Chapter 1 Cisco Career Certification Exams
The exam Situation
Exam Layout and Design
Using Cisco’s Exam Software Effectively
Exam-Taking Basics
Question-Handling Strategies
Mastering the Inner Game
Additional Resources
Chapter 2 Internetworking Concepts Overview
Networking Fundamentals
Transmission Media
Media Access Methods
Data Transmission Methods
Network Standards
The OSI Model
Problems Associated with the Expanding Network
Latency
Collisions
Broadcasts
Network Hardware Roles
Hubs
Bridges
Switches
Routers
Increasing Throughput in an Ethernet Network
Fast Ethernet
Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Ethernet
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Chapter 3 The OSI Model:Upper Layers
The OSI Model
A Layered Network Model
Peer-to-Peer Communication
Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Application Layer
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
Transport Layer
Segment Upper-Layer Applications
Establish End-to-End Connections
Send Segments from One Host to Another
Ensure Reliable Data Transport
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Chapter 4 The OSI Model:Lower Layers
Network Layer
Path Determination
Routing Protocol Algorithms and Metrics
Packet Switching
Data Link Layer
LAN Protocols
WAN Protocols
Media Access Control Sublayer
Framing
Physical Layer
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Chapter 5 Working with Cisco Devices
Cisco’s Operating System
Starting a Cisco Device
User Interface
User Mode
Privileged Mode
Context-Sensitive Help
Command History
Editing Commands
Cisco Discovery Protocol
CDP Configuration
CDP Information
Testing Other Devices
Telnet
Ping
Traceroute
Show Interfaces
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Chapter 6 LAN Switching
Layer 2 Switching Technology
Discovering MAC Addresses
Filtering and Forwarding
Preventing Loops
Spanning Tree Protocol
Cisco Switching Methods
Cisco Switches
Switch Startup
Configuring the Switch
Default configuration
Using the Menu-Driven Interface
using the CLI
Using the Web Interface
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Chapter 7 Extending Switch Functionality
VLANs
Frame Tagging
Trunk Connections
ISL
VTP
Configuring VLANs
Enabling VTP
Enabling Trunking
Creating VLANs
Assigning VLAN to Ports
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Chapter 8 Router Configuration and Software Management
Router Elements
Router Modes
Router Components
Router Status
Managing Configuration Files
Types of Configuration Files
Displaying the Running and Startup Configuration
Configuring the Running and Startup Configuration Files
Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Files
Router Passwords
enable password and enable secret Password Commands
console and auxiliary Password Commands
virtual terminal Password Command
Router Identification and Banner
Initial Configuration of a Cisco Router
Upgrading Cisco IOS Software
Back Up Current IOS
Upgrade IOS
Reloading The Router
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Chapter 9 TCP/IP
Background and History of TCP/IP
TCP/IP Stack and the OSI Model
Application Layer
Transport Layer
TCP Header Format
Network Layer
Network Interface Layer
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Chapter 10 IP Addressing and Subnetting
IP Addressing
Dotted Decimal Notation
Classful Addressing
Subnetting
Configure and Verify IP Addresses
IP Host Names
Verifying IP Addresses
Monitoring IP
Show IP Interface
Show IP Protocol
Show IP Route
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Chapter 11 Routing Protocols
Routing Activities
Routing Algorithms and Protocols
Goals of Routing Protocols
Types of Routing Protocols
Routing Metrics
Distance Vector vs.Link State
Distance Vector Overview
Link State Overview
Network Discovery
Topology Changes
Distance Vector Problems
Distance Vector Remedies
Link State Problems
Link state Remedies
Routing Protocol Configuration and Review
RIP
IGRP
Advanced Distance Vector Protocol
Integrated Multiprotocol Routing
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Chapter 12 Internet Package Exchange(IPX)
NetWare Protocol Suite
Upper Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Data Link and Physical Layers
IPX Addressing
IPX Encapsulation
IPX Routing
IPX Service Advertisement
Configuring IPX
Monitoring IPX
Troubleshooting IPX
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Chapter 13 IP and IPX Access Lists
IP Access Lists
IP Standard Access Lists
IP Extended Access Lists
IPX Access Lists
IPX Standard Access Lists
IPX Extended Access Lists
Monitor and Verify Access Lists
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Chapter 14 Wide Area Networking:Point-to-Point
WAN Services
HDLC Overview
PPP Overview
PPP Physical Layer
PPP connections
PPP Authentication
LCP Configuration Options
Configuring PPP
Monitoring PPP
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Chapter 15 Wide Area Networking:Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN)
ISDN Overview
Basic Rate Interface and Primary Rate Interface
ISDN Protocols
Functions and Reference Points
DDR
Configuring ISDN
Monitoring ISDN
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Chapter 16 Wide Area Networking:Frame Relay
Frame Relay
Virtual Circuits
DLCI
LMI
Configuring Frame Relay
Nonbroadcast Multiaccess
Subinterfaces
Monitoring Frame Relay
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Chapter 17 Sample Test
Questions,Questions,Questions
Picking Proper Answers
Decoding Ambiguity
Working within the Framework
Deciding What to Memorize
Preparing for the Test
Taking the Test
Sample Test
Chapter 18 Answer Key
Glossary
Index