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The only authorised Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks v7.0 (ITN) course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. This book provides an introduction to IT and Networking and is suitable for learners with an interest in IT. Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide sections offer exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all of the following types of exercises: Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Configuration Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises Troubleshooting Scenarios

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Author:   Allan Johnson ,  Cisco Networking Academy
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Cisco Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   1.044kg
ISBN:  

9780136634454

ISBN 10:   0136634451
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   12 October 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

    Introduction xxx Chapter 1 Networking Today 1     Networks Affect Our Lives 2     Network Components 2     Network Representations and Topologies 4     Common Types of Networks 5     Internet Connections 6     Reliable Networks 8     Network Trends 9     Network Security 11     The IT Professional 12     1.5.7 Packet Tracer—Network Representation 13     1.9.3 Lab—Research IT and Networking Job Opportunities 16 Chapter 2 Basic Switch and End Device Configuration 19     Cisco IOS Access 20     IOS Navigation 21     The Command Structure 23     Basic Device Configuration 25     Save Configurations 27     Ports and Addresses 27     Configure IP Addressing 28     Verify Connectivity 30     Command Reference 32     2.3.7 Packet Tracer—Navigate the IOS 33     2.3.8 Lab—Navigate the IOS by Using Tera Term for Console Connectivity 38     2.5.5 Packet Tracer—Configure Initial Switch Settings 45     2.7.6 Packet Tracer—Implement Basic Connectivity 50     2.9.1 Packet Tracer—Basic Switch and End Device Configuration 53     2.9.2 Lab—Basic Switch and End Device Configuration 55 Chapter 3 Protocols and Models 59     The Rules 60         Protocols 61     Protocol Suites 63     Standards Organizations 66     Reference Models 68     Data Encapsulation 69     Data Access 71     3.0.3 Class Activity—Design a Communications System 73     3.4.4 Lab—Research Networking Standards 74     3.5.5 Packet Tracer—Investigate the TCP/IP and OSI Models in Action 77     3.7.9 Lab—Install Wireshark 82     3.7.10 Lab—Use Wireshark to View Network Traffic 84 Chapter 4 Physical Layer 91     Purpose of the Physical Layer 92     Physical Layer Characteristics 92     Copper Cabling 94     UTP Cabling 96     Fiber-Optic Cabling 97     Wireless Media 99     4.6.5 Packet Tracer—Connect a Wired and Wireless LAN 101     4.6.6 Lab—View Wired and Wireless NIC Information 105     4.7.1 Packet Tracer—Connect the Physical Layer 109 Chapter 5 Number Systems 115     Binary Number System 116     Hexadecimal Number System 118 Chapter 6 Data Link Layer 123     Purpose of the Data Link Layer 124     Topologies 126     Data Link Frame 128 Chapter 7 Ethernet Switching 131     Ethernet Frames 132     Ethernet MAC Address 134     The MAC Address Table 135     Switch Speeds and Forwarding Methods 140     7.1.6 Lab—Use Wireshark to Examine Ethernet Frames 142     7.2.7 Lab—View Network Device MAC Addresses 149     7.3.7 Lab—View the Switch MAC Address Table 155 Chapter 8 Network Layer 159     Network Layer Characteristics 160     IPv4 Packet 161     IPv6 Packet 163     How a Host Routes 164     Introduction to Routing 166 Chapter 9 Address Resolution 171     MAC and IP 172     ARP 173     IPv6 Neighbor Discovery 175     9.1.3 Packet Tracer—Identify MAC and IP Addresses 177     9.2.9 Packet Tracer—Examine the ARP Table 181     9.3.4 Packet Tracer—IPv6 Neighbor Discovery 185 Chapter 10 Basic Router Configuration 191     Configure Initial Router Settings 192     Configure Interfaces 194     Configure the Default Gateway 196     Command Reference 197     10.1.4 Packet Tracer—Configure Initial Router Settings 198     10.3.4 Packet Tracer—Connect a Router to a LAN 202     10.3.5 Packet Tracer—Troubleshoot Default Gateway Issues 207     10.4.3 Packet Tracer—Basic Device Configuration 210     10.4.4 Lab—Build a Switch and Router Network 212 Chapter 11 IPv4 Addressing 219     IPv4 Address Structure 220     IPv4 Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast 224     Types of IPv4 Addresses 224     Network Segmentation 226     Subnet an IPv4 Network 227     VLSM Addressing Schemes 231     11.5.5 Packet Tracer—Subnet an IPv4 Network 236     11.6.6 Lab—Calculate IPv4 Subnets 241     11.7.5 Packet Tracer—Subnetting Scenario 245     11.9.3 Packet Tracer—VLSM Design and Implementation Practice 249     11.10.1 Packet Tracer—Design and Implement a VLSM Addressing Scheme 253     11.10.2 Lab—Design and Implement a VLSM Addressing Scheme 255 Chapter 12 IPv6 Addressing 261     IPv4 Issues 262     IPv6 Address Representation 263     IPv6 Address Types 263     GUA and LLA Static Configuration 265     Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 GUAs 267     Dynamic Addressing for IPv6 LLAs 272     IPv6 Multicast Addresses 272     Subnet an IPv6 Network 272     12.6.6 Packet Tracer—Configure IPv6 Addressing 276     12.7.4 Lab—Identify IPv6 Addresses 280     12.9.1 Packet Tracer—Implement a Subnetted IPv6 Addressing Scheme 284     12.9.2 Lab—Configure IPv6 Addresses on Network Devices 286 Chapter 13 ICMP 291     ICMP Messages 292     Ping and Traceroute Tests 296     Command Reference 297     13.2.6 Packet Tracer—Verify IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing 297     13.2.7 Packet Tracer—Use Ping and Traceroute to Test Network Connectivity 301     13.3.1 Packet Tracer—Use ICMP to Test and Correct Network Connectivity 305     13.3.2 Lab—Use Ping and Traceroute to Test Network Connectivity 307 Chapter 14 Transport Layer 319     Transportation of Data 320     TCP Overview 322     UDP Overview 325     Port Numbers 327     TCP Communication Process 329     Reliability and Flow Control 332     UDP Communication 334     Command Reference 336     14.8.1 Packet Tracer—TCP and UDP Communications 336 Chapter 15 Application Layer 343     Application, Presentation, and Session 344     Application Layer 344     Peer-to-Peer 346     Web and Email Protocols 347     IP Addressing Services 349     File Sharing Services 353     Command Reference 355     15.4.8 Lab—Observe DNS Resolution 355 Chapter 16 Network Security Fundamentals 359     Security Threats and Vulnerabilities 360     Network Attacks 361     Network Attack Mitigation 364     Device Security 366     Command Reference 368     16.2.6 Lab—Research Network Security Threats 368     16.4.6 Packet Tracer—Configure Secure Passwords and SSH 372     16.4.7 Lab—Configure Network Devices with SSH 375     16.5.1 Packet Tracer—Secure Network Devices 381     16.5.1 Lab—Secure Network Devices 383 Chapter 17 Build a Small Network 389     Devices in a Small Network 390     Small Network Applications and Protocols 392     Scale to Larger Networks 394     Verify Connectivity 395     Host and IOS Commands 397     Troubleshooting Methodologies 402     Troubleshooting Scenarios 403     Command Reference 405     17.4.6 Lab—Test Network Latency with Ping and Traceroute 406     17.5.9 Packet Tracer—Interpret show Command Output 411     17.7.6 Lab—Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues 413     17.7.7 Packet Tracer—Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues 418     17.8.1 Lab—Design and Build a Small Network 422     17.8.2 Packet Tracer—Skills Integration Challenge 423     17.8.3 Packet Tracer—Troubleshooting Challenge 426

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Allan Johnson entered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an MBA and an M.Ed in occupational training and development. He taught a variety of technology courses to high school students and is an adjunct instructor at Del Mar College. Since 2006, Allan has worked full time for Cisco Networking Academy in several roles. He is currently engaged as Curriculum Lead. Cisco Networking Academy isan innovative Cisco education initiative that delivers information andcommunication technology skills to improve career and economic opportunitiesaround the world. The Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, andlab activities to prepare individuals for information technology and networkingcareers in virtually every industry.

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