Chapter 1 Cisco Career Certification Exams\r\n\r\nThe exam Situation\r\nExam Layout and Design\r\nUsing Cisco’s Exam Software Effectively\r\nExam-Taking Basics\r\nQuestion-Handling Strategies\r\nMastering the Inner Game\r\nAdditional Resources\r\n\r\nChapter 2 Internetworking Concepts Overview\r\n\r\nNetworking Fundamentals\r\nTransmission Media\r\nMedia Access Methods\r\nData Transmission Methods\r\nNetwork Standards\r\nThe OSI Model\r\nProblems Associated with the Expanding Network\r\nLatency\r\nCollisions\r\nBroadcasts\r\nNetwork Hardware Roles\r\nHubs\r\nBridges\r\nSwitches\r\nRouters\r\nIncreasing Throughput in an Ethernet Network\r\nFast Ethernet\r\nFull-Duplex and Half-Duplex Ethernet\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 3 The OSI Model:Upper Layers\r\n\r\nThe OSI Model\r\nA Layered Network Model\r\nPeer-to-Peer Communication\r\nEncapsulation and De-Encapsulation\r\nApplication Layer\r\nPresentation Layer\r\nSession Layer\r\nTransport Layer\r\nSegment Upper-Layer Applications\r\nEstablish End-to-End Connections\r\nSend Segments from One Host to Another\r\nEnsure Reliable Data Transport\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 4 The OSI Model:Lower Layers\r\n\r\nNetwork Layer\r\nPath Determination\r\nRouting Protocol Algorithms and Metrics\r\nPacket Switching\r\nData Link Layer\r\nLAN Protocols\r\nWAN Protocols\r\nMedia Access Control Sublayer\r\nFraming\r\nPhysical Layer\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 5 Working with Cisco Devices\r\n\r\nCisco’s Operating System\r\nStarting a Cisco Device\r\nUser Interface\r\nUser Mode\r\nPrivileged Mode\r\nContext-Sensitive Help\r\nCommand History\r\nEditing Commands\r\nCisco Discovery Protocol\r\nCDP Configuration\r\nCDP Information\r\nTesting Other Devices\r\nTelnet\r\nPing\r\nTraceroute\r\nShow Interfaces\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 6 LAN Switching\r\n\r\nLayer 2 Switching Technology\r\nDiscovering MAC Addresses\r\nFiltering and Forwarding\r\nPreventing Loops\r\nSpanning Tree Protocol\r\nCisco Switching Methods\r\nCisco Switches\r\nSwitch Startup\r\nConfiguring the Switch\r\nDefault configuration\r\nUsing the Menu-Driven Interface\r\nusing the CLI\r\nUsing the Web Interface\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 7 Extending Switch Functionality\r\n\r\nVLANs \r\nFrame Tagging\r\nTrunk Connections\r\nISL\r\nVTP\r\nConfiguring VLANs\r\nEnabling VTP\r\nEnabling Trunking\r\nCreating VLANs\r\nAssigning VLAN to Ports\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 8 Router Configuration and Software Management\r\n\r\nRouter Elements\r\nRouter Modes\r\nRouter Components\r\nRouter Status\r\nManaging Configuration Files\r\nTypes of Configuration Files\r\nDisplaying the Running and Startup Configuration\r\nConfiguring the Running and Startup Configuration Files\r\nBacking Up and Restoring Configuration Files\r\nRouter Passwords\r\nenable password and enable secret Password Commands\r\nconsole and auxiliary Password Commands\r\nvirtual terminal Password Command\r\nRouter Identification and Banner\r\nInitial Configuration of a Cisco Router\r\nUpgrading Cisco IOS Software\r\nBack Up Current IOS\r\nUpgrade IOS\r\nReloading The Router\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 9 TCP/IP\r\n\r\nBackground and History of TCP/IP\r\nTCP/IP Stack and the OSI Model\r\nApplication Layer\r\nTransport Layer\r\nTCP Header Format\r\nNetwork Layer\r\nNetwork Interface Layer\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 10 IP Addressing and Subnetting\r\n\r\nIP Addressing\r\nDotted Decimal Notation\r\nClassful Addressing\r\nSubnetting\r\nConfigure and Verify IP Addresses\r\nIP Host Names\r\nVerifying IP Addresses\r\nMonitoring IP\r\nShow IP Interface\r\nShow IP Protocol\r\nShow IP Route\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 11 Routing Protocols\r\n\r\nRouting Activities\r\nRouting Algorithms and Protocols\r\nGoals of Routing Protocols\r\nTypes of Routing Protocols\r\nRouting Metrics\r\nDistance Vector vs.Link State\r\nDistance Vector Overview\r\nLink State Overview\r\nNetwork Discovery\r\nTopology Changes\r\nDistance Vector Problems\r\nDistance Vector Remedies\r\nLink State Problems\r\nLink state Remedies\r\nRouting Protocol Configuration and Review\r\nRIP\r\nIGRP\r\nAdvanced Distance Vector Protocol\r\nIntegrated Multiprotocol Routing\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 12 Internet Package Exchange(IPX)\r\n\r\nNetWare Protocol Suite\r\nUpper Layer\r\nTransport Layer\r\nNetwork Layer\r\nData Link and Physical Layers\r\nIPX Addressing\r\nIPX Encapsulation\r\nIPX Routing\r\nIPX Service Advertisement\r\nConfiguring IPX\r\nMonitoring IPX\r\nTroubleshooting IPX\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 13 IP and IPX Access Lists\r\n\r\nIP Access Lists\r\nIP Standard Access Lists\r\nIP Extended Access Lists\r\nIPX Access Lists\r\nIPX Standard Access Lists\r\nIPX Extended Access Lists\r\nMonitor and Verify Access Lists\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 14 Wide Area Networking:Point-to-Point\r\n\r\nWAN Services\r\nHDLC Overview\r\nPPP Overview\r\nPPP Physical Layer\r\nPPP connections\r\nPPP Authentication\r\nLCP Configuration Options\r\nConfiguring PPP\r\nMonitoring PPP\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 15 Wide Area Networking:Integrated Services Digital Network(ISDN)\r\n\r\nISDN Overview\r\nBasic Rate Interface and Primary Rate Interface\r\nISDN Protocols\r\nFunctions and Reference Points\r\nDDR\r\nConfiguring ISDN\r\nMonitoring ISDN\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 16 Wide Area Networking:Frame Relay\r\n\r\nFrame Relay\r\nVirtual Circuits\r\nDLCI\r\nLMI\r\nConfiguring Frame Relay\r\nNonbroadcast Multiaccess\r\nSubinterfaces\r\nMonitoring Frame Relay\r\nPractice Questions\r\nNeed to Know More?\r\n\r\nChapter 17 Sample Test\r\n\r\nQuestions,Questions,Questions\r\nPicking Proper Answers\r\nDecoding Ambiguity\r\nWorking within the Framework\r\nDeciding What to Memorize\r\nPreparing for the Test\r\nTaking the Test\r\nSample Test\r\n\r\nChapter 18 Answer Key \r\n\r\nGlossary\r\nIndex\r\n