Cisco networking essentials

450 Pages·2012·44.59 MB·English

by  Troy McMillan

Table o f Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Publisher's Note
Dedication
Acknowled ments
About the Author
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book
Whats Inside
How to Contact the Author
Chapter 1: Networks
Describing Network Components
Classifying Networks by Function
Defining Network Architectures
Chapter 2: The OS/ Model
Using Reference Models
Introducing the Layers of the OSI Model
Describing the OSI Encapsulation Process
Chapter 3: TCP/IP
Understanding the TCPIIP Model
Describing the TCPIIP Encapsulation Process
Describing the Functions at the Transport Layer
Describing the Functions at the Internet Layer
Describing the Functions ofARP
Chapter 4: Protocols
Understanding the Function ofProtocols
Exploring Application Layer Protocols
Exploring Transport Layer Protocols
Exploring Internet Layer Protocols
Exploring Network Access Layer Protocols
Chapter 5: Physical and Logical Topologies
Designing the Physical Topology
Designing the Logical Topology
Chapter 6: Numbering Systems
Exploring Binary Numbering
Exploring Hexadecimal Numbering
Applying Conversions
Chapter 7: Class[ul IP Addressing
Describing the Function ofiP Addresses
Identifying IP Address Types
Utilizing Diagnostic Tools
Understanding DHCP
Introducing IPv6
Chapter 8: Classless IP Addressing
Understanding the Limitations of Classful Networking
Understanding the Benefits ofSubnetting
Describing the Components o._{ CIDR
Chapter 9: Media
Selecting the Proper Media Type
Understanding Cabling
Describing Wireless Standards
Chapter 10: Network Devices
Describing Device Functions
Understanding Device Placement Principles
Chapter 11: LAN Operations
Understanding the Routing Process
Describing the Switching Process
Describing End-to-End Communications
Describing Components
Describing lOS Navigation
Understanding and Managing the Boot Process
Chapter 13: Configuring Routers
Cabling the Router
Creating a Console Session
Configuring Passwords
Configuring Interfaces
Saving Configuration Changes
Chapter 14: Configuring Switches
Cabling the Switch
Creating a Session with the Switch
Configuring Passwords
Configuring Interfaces
Understanding Advanced Switch Functions
Ch ter 15: Con urin Static Routin
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Populating the Routing Table
Configuring Inter- VLAN Routing
Understanding Routing Protocols
Configuring Routing Protocols
Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Index
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