Introduction to Networks Companion Guide v6 is the official
supplemental textbook for the Introduction to Networks course in the
Cisco(R) Networking Academy(R) CCNA(R) Routing and Switching curriculum.
The course introduces the architecture, structure, functions,
components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. The
principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts,
media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the
curriculum. By the end of the course, you will be able to build simple
LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and
implement IP addressing schemes.
The Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to use
anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize
your time.
The book's features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in
this course:
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Chapter Objectives-Review core concepts by answering the focus
questions listed at the beginning of each chapter
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Key Terms-Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced
and highlighted in context in each chapter.
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Glossary-Consult the comprehensive Glossary with more than 250
terms.
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Summary of Activities and Labs-Maximize your study time with this
complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each
chapter.
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Check Your Understanding-Evaluate your readiness with the
end-ofchapter questions that match the style of questions you see in
the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer.
How To-Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to
perform certain tasks.
Interactive Activities-Reinforce your understanding of topics with
dozens of exercises from the online course identified throughout the
book with this icon.
Videos-Watch the videos embedded within the online course.
Packet Tracer Activities-Explore and visualize networking concepts
using Packet Tracer. There are 40 exercises interspersed throughout the
chapters and provided in the accompanying Labs & Study Guide book.
