CCNA Exam Cram (Exam 640-802) (Exam Cram (Pearson))

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CCNA® Exam Cram Third Edition   Michael Valentine Andrew Whitaker   Exam 640-802   The Smart Way to Study™   “The CCNA exam is difficult and I would not have passed it if I did not have this book with me. The CCNA Exam Cram is an indispensable resource that guided me from the introduction of networking fundamentals to the application of networking theories. Whether you need to learn from scratch or just need a quick reference, this book is an excellent guide that will definitely reinforce your knowledge of Cisco networking and prepare you for the CCNA.”  –Vincent Gov, CCNA   In this book, you learn how to: Develop perfect fluency in subnetting Connect Cisco® equipment, make initial configurations, and connect to other devices to build a network Configure Cisco routers and back up and restore your Cisco IOS® Software configurations Explain the functions of Ethernet switching and the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Configure PPP and Frame Relay for WAN connectivity Understand and apply wireless LAN concepts Mitigate network security threats and secure network devices Build scalable routed systems using dynamic routing protocols including RIPv2, EIGRP, and OSPF Create VLANs and distribute VLAN information using the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) Filter traffic from one network to another with access control lists (ACL) Understand and implement IPv6 Deploy Network Address Translation (NAT)   WRITTEN BY CCNA Experts! Mike Valentine has been in the IT field for 12 years, focusing on network design and implementation. He is currently a Cisco trainer with Skyline Advanced Technology Services and specializes in Cisco Unified Communications instruction as well as CCNA® and CCNP® courses.   Andrew Whitaker is the director of enterprise InfoSec and networking and senior training instructor for Training Camp. He has achieved several Cisco certifications and has written on several Cisco topics.   CD features new simulation questions! This book includes a CD-ROM that features: Complete coverage of CCNA exam objectives Realistic exam questions for effective practice Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple exam modes Flash Card format An electronic copy of the book       Cover Contents Introduction Taking a Certification Exam Tracking Your Certification Status How to Prepare for an Exam What This Book Will Not Do What This Book Is Designed To Do About This Book Chapter Formats Contacting the Authors Self-Assessment CCNA in the Real World The Ideal CCNA Candidate Put Yourself to the Test Chapter 1: Networking Fundamentals Introduction Components and Terms Topologies LAN Technologies Ethernet WAN Technologies Dedicated Leased Line Connections Circuit-Switched Connections Packet-Switched Connections Cell-Switched Connections Wireless Networks Other Network Technologies Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 2: Network Models Introduction Cisco Hierarchical Model Access Layer Distribution Layer Core Layer Advantages of the Three-Layer Model OSI Model Layer 7: The Application Layer Layer 6: The Presentation Layer Layer 5: The Session Layer Layer 4: The Transport Layer Layer 3: The Network Layer Layer 2: The Data Link Layer Layer 1: The Physical Layer TCP/IP Model Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 3: Concepts in IP Addressing Introduction Binary Hexadecimal Conversion Between Binary, Hex, and Decimal Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversions Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversions IP Address Components Address Class Default Subnet Mask The Network Field The Host Field Non-Default Masks The Subnet Field Subnetting Address Class and Default Mask The Increment Number of Hosts The Broadcast ID Number of Subnets Working with Subnetting Questions The Subnetting Chart Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 4: Working with Cisco Equipment Introduction Products External Connections Console Aux Port Ethernet Port Serial Port Other Connections Connecting and Configuring Cisco Devices Device Memory Locations IOS Startup Process Setup Mode Configuration Register Password Recovery Command Line Modes Command Shortcuts Context-Sensitive Help Basic Switch Configuration Basic Router Configuration Securing Routers and Switches Configuring SSH Access to Your Router Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 5: Managing Your Router Introduction IOS Naming Conventions Back Up and Restore IOS Backup and Restore Configurations Troubleshooting and Remote Management Telnet Secure Shell (SSH) CDP ICMP Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 6: Basic Catalyst Switch Operations and Configuration Introduction Bridging and Switching Functions of Bridges and Switches The Differences Between Switches and Bridges Switching Modes STP Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 7: Introduction to Wide-Area Networks Introduction Encapsulation Types Cisco HDLC PPP Components Configuration Verification and Troubleshooting Frame Relay Concepts and Terminology The Split Horizon Problem Configuration Verification and Troubleshooting Network Address Translation NAT Terminology Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages of NAT Static NAT Dynamic NAT PAT Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 8: Wireless LANs Introduction WLAN Standards Unlicensed Radio Bands 802.11 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n WLAN Operational Modes Ad Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode Basic Service Set and Extended Service Set BSS ESS WLAN Security WLAN Security Threats WLAN Security Methods WLAN Security Standards Basic WLAN Configuration Steps Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 9: Basic Network Security Introduction The Need for Security Mitigation Steps Reconnaissance Attacks Access Attacks Denial of Service Attacks Common Security Appliances Best Practices Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 10: Basic Routing Introduction Static Routes Default Routes Dynamic Routes RIP Characteristics of RIP Implementing RIP Verifying and Troubleshooting RIP Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 11: Small-Office Internet Connection Introduction Basic Configuration Using the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Setting Hostname, Domain, and Login Credentials Configuring IP Addressing Using SDM Express Configuring the DHCP Server Using SDM Express Setting Up the Wan Interface in SDM Express Configuring NAT Using SDM Express Firewall Option Security Configuration Checklist SDM Express Configuration Summary Configuring a Default Route in SDM Testing Connectivity Using the SDM Interface Basic Switch Configuration Using the CLI Securing the Switch Configuring a Management IP and Default Gateway Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 12: Advanced Catalyst Switch Operations and Configuration Introduction Spanning Tree Protocol Root Election STP Communication with BPDUs Port Types Port Type Selection Convergence RSTP Enhancements VLAN Concepts and Applications The Definition of a VLAN Benefits of VLANs Implementing VLANs VLAN Membership Trunking ISL 802.1Q Configuring Switches for Trunking VTP VTP Switch Modes VTP Communication VTP Pruning VTP Configuration VTP Verification and Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing Router-on-a-Stick L3 Switching Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 13: IP Access Lists Introduction Types of ACLs Standard ACLs Extended ACLs Named ACLs Configuring and Implementing Configuring Standard ACLs The Wildcard Mask Configuring Extended ACLs Filtering Telnet and SSH Access Advanced Options Configuring Named ACLs Using the SDM to Configure ACLs Troubleshooting and Verifying ACL Configurations Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 14: Routing Introduction EIGRP Characteristics of EIGRP Implementing EIGRP Verifying and Troubleshooting EIGRP OSPF Characteristics Implementing OSPF Verifying and Troubleshooting OSPF Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 15: Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Introduction VPNs IPSec VPNs SSL VPNs Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 16: Advanced IP Concepts Introduction VLSM Route Summarization Summarization Guidelines Determining Summary Addresses The Routing Decision Administrative Distance Valid Next-Hop Address Best Metric Longest Match IPv6 IPv6 Address Allocation IPv6 Address Notation Types of IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Address Configuration IPv6 Router Configuration IPv6 Features The IPv6 Header IPv6 Transition Strategies Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Chapter 17: Blueprint for Connecting and Securing a Branch Office Introduction Switch Configuration Requirements VAN-SW-A Solution Router Configuration Requirements Router Solution Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Practice Exam #1 Hints and Pointers Practice Exam #1 Answer Key to Practice Test #1 Answers at a Glance to Practice Exam 1 Answers with Explanations Practice Exam #2 Answer Key to Practice Test #2 Answers at a Glance to Practice Exam 2 Answers with Explanations Appendix A: What's on the CD-ROM Appendix B: Need to Know More? Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W Index A B C D E F G H I J-K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X-Y-Z