CCNA Exam Prep 2 (Exam 640-801)

by Minutella, David; Stevenson, Heather; Cioara, Jeremy

• ISBN13: 9780789735195
• ISBN10: 0789735199
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Que Pub

Summary

Master an in-depth knowledge of the topics on the new CCNA 640-801 certification while preparing for exam success.

Table of Contents

Exam preparation
Standard Internetworking models	p. 9
Physical layer networking concepts	p. 53
Data link networking concepts	p. 81
IP at the network layer	p. 119
Introduction to Cisco routers and switches	p. 165
Initial Cisco IOS operations	p. 185
Basic Cisco configurations	p. 215
Bridging and switching operations	p. 269
Virtual LANs	p. 301
Introduction to routing and routing protocols	p. 333
Distance vector routing protocols	p. 367
Link-state and hybrid routing protocols	p. 405
Access lists	p. 447
Network address translation	p. 495
Wide area networks	p. 531
ISDN	p. 565
Frame relay	p. 611
Final review
Appendixes
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Excerpts

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