This Cisco-authorized, self-paced foundation learning tool for both the
CCENT 100-101 and CCNA(R) 200-120 exams offers a comprehensive overview
of the diverse technologies found in modern internetworks. From routing
and switching concepts to practical configuration and security, it
teaches with numerous examples, illustrations, and real-world scenarios,
helping you rapidly gain both expertise and confidence.
This book provides you with all the knowledge you need to install,
operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including
basic network security. Whether you are preparing for certification or
simply want to understand basic Cisco networking, you'll find this guide
exceptionally valuable. Topics covered include: TCP/IP models and
protocols; LANs and Ethernet; running Cisco IOS; VLANs and trunks; IP
addressing and subnetting; packet delivery; static and dynamic routing;
DHCP and NAT; network security; WANs, IPv6, and more.
This edition has been fully updated to reflect the new Cisco ICND1
100-101 exam blueprint. Content has been reorganized, simplified, and
expanded to help you learn even more efficiently. New Production Network
Simulation questions offer more real-world review, and new web video
resources in each chapter walks you through many key tasks.
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) Foundation
Learning Guide, Fourth Edition is part of a recommended learning path
from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from
authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco
Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and
hands-on instruction from authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide,
please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.
- Network functions, components, models, layers, topologies, and
applications
- LAN, Ethernet, switching, routing, and packet delivery concepts
- Network management with Cisco IOS software and its command-line
interface
- VLANs and segmentation: techniques for optimizing performance and
flexibility
- Easy ways to create efficient IP addressing and subnetting schemes
- Cisco router configuration, including static and dynamic routing
- DHCP and NAT: dynamically providing IP addresses and handling limited
address availability
- Essential network security techniques
- Traffic management with Access Control Lists
- WAN concepts, technologies, and options
- IPv6 configuration in dynamically routed network environments
