1 Networking Technologies
Networks
Components
Locations
Topologies
Physical Versus Logical Topologies
Meshing
Network Types
Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
Metropolitan Area Networks
Storage Area Networks
Content Networks
Intranets, Extranets, and Internets
Virtual Private Networks
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
2 Networking Concepts
OSI Reference Model
Advantages
Layer Definitions
Devices
Data Link Layer
Data Link Layer Addressing
Ethernet
Data Link Devices: Bridges
Data Link Devices: Switches
Network Layer
Layer-3 Addressing
Routing Tables
Advantages of Routers
Transport Layer
Reliable Connections
Unreliable Connections
Connection Multiplexing
Flow Control
Transferring Information Between Computers
Going Down the Protocol Stack
Going Up the Protocol Stack
Two Segment Example
Hierarchical Network Model
Core. Layer
Distribution Layer
Access Layer
Connections
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
3 IP Addressing
TCP/IP Protocol Stack
Application Layer
Transport Layer
Internet Layer
IP Addressing Introduction
Bit Values
Hexadecimal Conversion
Classes of Addresses
IP Address Components
Subnetting
Subnet Masks
Subnet Masks Values
Planning IP Addressing
Step 1: Figure Out Network and Host Requirements
Step 2: Satisfy Host and Network Requirements
Step 3: Figure Out the Subnet Mask
Step 4: Figure Out the Network Addresses
Step 5: Figure Out the Directed Broadcast Addresses
Step 6; Figure Out the Host Addresses
Exercise 3-1: Planning IP Addressing Exercise
Figuring Out IP Address Components
Six Step Approach For Figuring Out IP Address Components
Example #1 For Figuring Out IP Address Components
Example #2 For Figuring Out IP Address Components
Example #3 For Figuring Out IP Address Components
Exercise 3-2: Determining Network, Directed Broadcast,
and Host Components
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
4 Preparing Network Connections
Cisco's Networking Products
Hubs
Switches
Routers
Chassis Information
Catalyst 1.900 Switch
Catalyst 2950 Switch
Routers
Connections
Console Port
Hardware Interfaces
Cabling
Ethernet Cabling
WAN Cabling
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
5 Basic Switch and Router Configuration
IOS Introduction
Device Startup
Accessing the Command-Line Interface (CLI)
EXEC Modes
IOS Basics
Command Abbreviation and Completion
Context-Sensitive Help
Command Output
Entering Commands
IOS Feature Example
Exercise 5-1: Using IOS Features
Basic Switch Configuration
Accessing the CLI
EXEC Modes
Accessing Configuration Mode
Configuration Files
Verifying Switch Operation
Exercise 5-2: Configuring the 1900 Switch
Exercise 5-3: Configuring the 2950 Switches
Basic Router Configuration
Setup Mode
Configuration Mode
Verifying a Router's Operation
Router Configuration Files
Exercise 5-4: Using the CLI to Set Up a Basic
Router Configuration
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
6 Managing Your Network Device
Router Hardware Components
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Other Components
Router Bootup Process
Bootstrap Program
Configuration Register
Router Configuration Files
Saving Configuration Files
Restoring Configuration Files
Creating and Deleting Configuration Files
Configuration File Nomenclature
Review of Configuration Files
Exercise 6-1: Manipulating Your Router's
Configuration Files
Changes in Your Network
Adding Devices
Changing Devices
Router IOS Image Files
Naming Conventions for IOS Images
Before Upgrading the IOS Image
Backing Up an IOS Image
Loading an IOS Image
IOS Troubleshooting
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Layer-3 Connectivity Testing
Layer-7 Connectivity Testing
Debug Overview
Exercise 6-2: Using the Router's Troubleshooting Tools
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
7 Bridging and Switching
Bridges and Switches
Bridging vs. Switching
Methods of Switching
Switch Connections
Functions of Bridging and Switching
Learning Function
Forwarding Function
Loops
The Spanning Tree Protocol
Bridge Protocol Data Units
Root Bridge
Root Port
Designated Port
Port States
Layer-2 Convergence
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Simple STP Example
1900 and 2950 Configuration
Default Configuration
Quick Review
Basic Interface Configuration
Exercise 7-1: Basic Interface Configuration
MAC Addresses and Port Security
Exercise 7-2: CAM Tables
Backing Up and Restoring Your 1900's Configuration
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
8 Virtual LANs
Virtual LAN Overview
Subnets and VLANs
Scalability
VLAN Membership
VLAN Connections
Access-Link Connections
Trunk Connections
Per-VLAN STP
VLAN Trunk Protocol
VTP Modes
VTP Messages
VTP Pruning
1900 and 2950 VLAN Configuration
Configuring VTP
Configuring Trunks
Exercise 8-1: Configuring Trunks on Your Switches
Creating VLANs
Basic Troubleshooting of VLANs and Trunks
Exercise 8-2: Configuring VLANs on Your Switches
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
9 Routing Introduction
Types of Routes
Autonomous Systems
Administrative Distance
Static Routes
Static Route Configuration
Default Route Configuration
Default Routes and Distance Vector Protocols
Verifying Static Route Configuration
Exercise 9-1: Static Route Configuration
Router-on-a-Stick
Subinterface Configuration
Interface Encapsulation
Example Configuration
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Routing Metrics
Distance Vector Protocols
Link State Protocols
Hybrid Protocols
Problems with Distance Vector Protocols
Problem: Convergence
Problem: Routing Loops
Exercise 9-2: Basic IP and Routing Troubleshooting
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
10 Configuring Distance Vector Protocols
IP Routing Protocol Basics
The router Command
The network Command
IP RIP
Characteristics of RIPv1 and RIPv2
Configuring IP RIP
Troubleshooting IP RIP
Exercise 10-1: Configuring RIP
Exercise 10-2: Basic RIP Troubleshooting
IP IGRP
Configuring IP IGRP
Troubleshooting IP IGRP
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
11 Configuring Advanced Routing Protocols
OSPF
Characteristics of OSPF
Configuring OSPF
Troubleshooting OSPF
Exercise 11-1: Configuring OSPF
Exercise 11-2: Troubleshooting OSPF
EIGRP
Characteristics of EIGRP
Configuring EIGRP
Troubleshooting EIGRP
Two-Minute Drill
SelfTest
Self Test Answers
12 Advanced IP Addressing
VLSM
Features of VLSM
Addressing with VLSM
VLSM Example 1
VLSM Example 2
Route Summarization
Advantages of Summarization
Classless Interdomain Routing
Hierarchical Addressing
Routing and Subnet Masks
The Routing Table
Performing Summarization
Exercise 12-1: Performing Route Summarization
Two-Minute Drill
SelfTest
Self Test Answers
13 IP Access Lists
ACL Overview
Definition
Types
Processing
Basic ACL Configuration
Activating an ACL
Editing Entries
Wildcard Masks
Special Wildcard-Masks
Examples
Types of ACLs
Standard Numbered ACLs
Exercise 13-1: Configunng Standard Numbered ACLs
Extended Numbered ACLs
Named ACLs
Access List Verification
Placement of ACLs
Standard ACLs
Extended ACLs
Two-Minute Drill
SelfTest
Self Test Answers
14 Advanced IP Features
Address Translation Overview
Running Out of Addresses
Types of Address Translation
Advantages of Address Translation
Disadvantages of Address Translation
Address Translation Configuration
NAT Configuration
PAT Configuration
Load Distribution Configuration
Address Translation Verification
Exercise 14-1: Configuring Address Translation
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP Devices and Operation
DHCP Server Configuration
DHCP Client Configuration
DHCP Verification
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
15 WAN Introduction
Wide Area Networking Overview
Equipment and Components
Connection Types
WAN Interfaces on Cisco Routers
Encapsulation Methods
HDLC
Frame Type
Configuring HDLC
PPP
PPP Components
Configuring PPP
Troubleshooting PPP
PPP Authentication
Exercise 15-1: Configuring PPP
Exercise 15-2: Basic PPP Troubleshooting
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
16 Frame Relay
Virtual Circuits (VCs)
Full-Meshed Design
Advantages of VCs
Types of VCs
Supported Serial Connections
Terminology and Operation
LMI
DLCIs
VC Circuit Data Rates
Congestion Control
Frame Relay Configuration
LMI Configuration
Troubleshooting LMI
PVC Configuration
Exercise 16-1: Configuring Frame Relay
Nonbroadcast Multiaccess
Topology Types
Split Horizon Issues
Solutions to Split Horizon Problems
Subinterfaces
Exercise 16-2: Configuring Frame Relay with Subinterfaces
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
17 ISDN
ISDN Introduction
ISDN Connections
ISDN Standards
Functional Groups and Reference Points
ISDN Interface Configuration
Switch Types
ISDN SPIDs
PRI Commands
Verifying Connections
Exercise 17-1: Configuring ISDN Switch Connectivity
Legacy Dial-on-Demand Routing
DDR Process
Legacy DDR Configuration
Legacy DDR Verification
Using debug for Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Steps
Dialer Profiles and DDR
Dialer Profile Components
Configuring Dialer Profiles
Dialer Profile Example
Two-Minute Drill
Self Test
Self Test Answers
A About the CD
System Requirements
Electronic Book
CertCams
Flashcard Software
Boson Utilities and Boson Test Demos
B Exam Readiness Checklist
Glossary
Index