CCNA Exam Cram 2

by Whitaker, Andrew; Valentine, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780789735027
• ISBN10: 0789735024
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

TheCCNA Exam Cram 2,Second Editionis a concise, comprehensive study aid that is perfect for anyone preparing for the CCNA exam. Some changes to the exam are expected in late 2005, and this updated edition to the popular Exam Cram will keep you up to date. This newest edition continues to provide you with specific, targeted explanations of the concepts and commands that you will find on the actual CCNA exam. You will be able to focus on exam objectives, without having to first wade through lots of extra information that you don't need for the test. You will also be able to gain specific skills to improve your testing ability, not only in CCNA knowledge, but with proven test-taking strategies designed to improve your score. TheCCNA Exam Cram 2,Second Edition'sfocus on objectives, exam alerts, and strategies will give you some of the best study preparation material available. It truly is "The Smartest Way to Get Certified!"

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xvii
Self-Assessment	p. xxvi
Networking Fundamentals	p. 1
Introduction	p. 2
Components and Terms	p. 2
Topologies	p. 2
LAN Technologies	p. 3
Ethernet	p. 3
WAN Technologies	p. 5
Dedicated Leased Line Connections	p. 6
Circuit-Switched Connections	p. 6
Packet-Switched Connections	p. 6
Cell-Switched Connections	p. 7
Wireless Networks	p. 7
Other Network Technologies	p. 7
Exam Prep Questions	p. 9
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 11
Network Models	p. 13
Introduction	p. 14
Cisco Hierarchical Model	p. 14
Access Layer	p. 15
Distribution Layer	p. 15
Core Layer	p. 15
Advantages of the Three-Layer Model	p. 16
OSI Model	p. 16
The Application Layer	p. 17
The Presentation Layer	p. 18
The Session Layer	p. 18
The Transport Layer	p. 19
The Network Layer	p. 25
The Data Link Layer	p. 27
The Physical Layer	p. 28
TCP/IP Model	p. 30
Exam Prep Questions	p. 32
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 35
Concepts in IP Addressing	p. 37
Introduction	p. 38
Binary	p. 38
Hexadecimal	p. 40
Conversion Between Binary, Hex, and Decimal	p. 41
Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversions	p. 42
Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversions	p. 42
IP Address Components	p. 43
Address Class	p. 43
Default Subnet Mask	p. 43
The Network Field	p. 44
The Host Field	p. 45
Non-default Masks	p. 45
The Subnet Field	p. 45
Subnetting	p. 46
Address Class and Default Mask	p. 46
The Increment	p. 47
Number of Hosts	p. 50
The Broadcast ID	p. 51
Number of Subnets	p. 53
Working with Subnetting Questions	p. 55
The Subnetting Chart	p. 56
Exam Prep Questions	p. 59
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 62
Working with Cisco Equipment	p. 65
Introduction	p. 66
Products	p. 66
External Connections	p. 66
Console	p. 66
Aux Port	p. 68
Ethernet Port	p. 68
Serial Port	p. 69
ISDN BRI	p. 69
Other Connections	p. 70
Connecting and Configuring Cisco Devices	p. 70
Device Memory Locations	p. 70
IOS Startup Process	p. 71
Setup Mode	p. 72
Configuration Register	p. 73
Password Recovery	p. 73
Command Line Modes	p. 74
Command Shortcuts	p. 76
Context-Sensitive Help	p. 77
Basic Switch Configuration	p. 78
Basic Router Configuration	p. 78
Securing Routers and Switches	p. 80
Exam Prep Questions	p. 82
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 84
Managing Your Router	p. 85
Introduction	p. 86
IOS Naming Conventions	p. 86
Back Up and Restore IOS	p. 88
Backup and Restore Configurations	p. 90
Troubleshooting and Remote Management	p. 90
Telnet	p. 90
CDP	p. 92
ICMP	p. 93
Exam Prep Questions	p. 95
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 97
Catalyst Switch Operations and Configuration	p. 99
Introduction	p. 100
Bridging and Switching	p. 100
Functions of Bridges and Switches	p. 100
The Differences Between Switches and Bridges	p. 104
Switching Modes	p. 106
STP	p. 109
Exam Prep Questions	p. 119
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 122
VLANs	p. 125
Introduction	p. 126
VLAN Concepts and Applications	p. 126
The Definition of a VLAN	p. 127
Benefits of VLANs	p. 127
Implementing VLANs	p. 129
VLAN Membership	p. 130
Trunking	p. 131
Configuring Switches for Trunking	p. 134
VTP	p. 136
VTP Switch Modes	p. 136
VTP Communication	p. 137
VTP Pruning	p. 137
Configuration	p. 137
Verification and Troubleshooting	p. 137
Inter-Vlan Routing	p. 138
Router-on-a-Stick	p. 138
L3 Switching	p. 140
Exam Prep Questions	p. 141
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 144
IP Access Lists	p. 147
Introduction	p. 148
Types of ACLs	p. 151
Standard ACLs	p. 152
Extended ACLs	p. 152
Named ACLs	p. 153
Configuring and Implementing	p. 153
Configuring Standard ACLs	p. 153
The Wildcard Mask	p. 154
Configuring Extended ACLs	p. 156
Filtering Telnet Access	p. 159
Advanced Options	p. 160
Configuring Named ACLs	p. 161
Troubleshooting and Verifying ACL Configurations	p. 162
Exam Prep Questions	p. 164
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 169
Routing	p. 171
Introduction	p. 172
Static Routes	p. 172
Default Routes	p. 173
Dynamic Routes	p. 174
RIP	p. 181
Characteristics of RIP	p. 181
Implementing RIP	p. 182
Verifying and Troubleshooting RIP	p. 184
IGRP	p. 187
Characteristics of IGRP	p. 187
Implementing IGRP	p. 188
Verifying and Troubleshooting IGRP	p. 189
EIGRP	p. 189
Characteristics of EIGRP	p. 189
Implementing EIGRP	p. 191
Verifying and Troubleshooting EIGRP	p. 191
OSPF	p. 192
Characteristics	p. 192
Implementing OSPF	p. 197
Verifying and Troubleshooting OSPF	p. 199
Exam Prep Questions	p. 201
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 206
Wide Area Networks	p. 209
Introduction	p. 210
Encapsulation Types	p. 210
Cisco HDLC	p. 211
PPP	p. 212
Components	p. 212
Configuration	p. 214
Verification and Troubleshooting	p. 216
Frame-Relay	p. 216
Concepts and Terminology	p. 216
The Split Horizon Problem	p. 220
Configuration	p. 222
Verification and Troubleshooting	p. 224
ISDN	p. 225
BRI	p. 226
PRI	p. 226
Reference Points and Functional Devices	p. 226
BRI Configuration	p. 227
Exam Prep Questions	p. 234
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 238
Advanced IP Concepts	p. 241
Introduction	p. 242
VLSM	p. 242
Route Summarization	p. 244
Summarization Guidelines	p. 245
Determining Summary Addresses	p. 247
The Routing Decision	p. 251
Administrative Distance	p. 251
Valid Next-Hop Address	p. 252
Best Metric	p. 252
Longest Match	p. 252
Network Address Translation	p. 254
NAT Terminology	p. 254
Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages of NAT	p. 255
Static NAT	p. 257
Dynamic NAT	p. 259
PAT	p. 260
Exam Prep Questions	p. 264
Answers to Exam Prep Questions	p. 266
CCNA Practice Labs	p. 269
Gear Requirements	p. 270
Switching	p. 271
Scenario	p. 271
IP Addressing, Static Routes, and Access Control Lists	p. 273
Scenario	p. 273
RIP and OSPF	p. 275
Tasks	p. 275
NAT	p. 275
Tasks	p. 276
Lab 1 Solution	p. 276
Lab 2 Solution	p. 277
Lab 3 Solution	p. 278
Lab 4 Solution	p. 280
Practice Exam #1	p. 281
Hints and Pointers	p. 281
Practice Exam #1	p. 283
Answer Key to Practice Test #1	p. 305
Practice Exam #2	p. 321
Answer Key to Practice Test #2	p. 339
CD Contents and Installation Instructions	p. 353
Multiple Test Modes	p. 353
Study Mode	p. 353
Certification Mode	p. 354
Custom Mode	p. 354
Adaptive Mode	p. 354
Missed Question Mode	p. 354
Non-Duplicate Mode	p. 354
Question Types	p. 354
Random Questions and Order of Answers	p. 355
Detailed Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers	p. 355
Attention to Exam Objectives	p. 355
Installing the CD	p. 355
Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests	p. 357
Technical Support	p. 357
Need to Know More?	p. 359
Glossary	p. 361
Index	p. 379
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