CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, 3rd Edition

New Edition of Best Selling Official Cert Guide: Updated Content, New Exercises, and Expanded Coverage -- PLUS includes CCNA Network Simulator Lite Edition.

The new edition of bestselling CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide by Wendell Odom has been updated to refresh the content, add new exercises, and enhance certain topics that are key to understanding for success on the CCENT and CCNA exams. The IP addressing topics have been rewritten and re-organized to mirror proven techniques to learn both the concepts and the specific pieces of the subnetting puzzle. In addition, the TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models chapter was also completely updated and rewritten.

Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success

• Master CCENT/CCNA ICND1exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD
• Learn from 60 minutes of Video mentoring
• Apply concepts within Network Simulator lab exercises

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, Third Edition is a best of breed Cisco exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The book presents you with an organized test preparation  routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. The master table of exam topics makes referencing easy. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. A final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. This new edition also includes a free copy of the CCNA ICND1 640-822 Network Simulator, Lite Edition, complete with meaningful lab exercises, which help you hone your hands-on skills with the Cisco user interface for routers and switches. The DVD also contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused on subnetting.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, Third Edition is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, is the most respected author of Cisco networking books in the world. His past titles include books on the entry-level Cisco certifi

Table of Contents

Introduction xxvii

Part I: Networking Fundamentals 3

Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Networking 5

    Perspectives on Networking 5

        The Flintstones Network: The First Computer Network? 8

Chapter 2 The TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models 17

    “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 17

    Foundation Topics 21

    TCP/IP Networking Model 21

        History Leading to TCP/IP 21

        Overview of the TCP/IP Networking Model 23

        TCP/IP Application Layer 24

        TCP/IP Transport Layer 26

        TCP/IP Internet Layer 29

        TCP/IP Network Access Layer 33

        TCP/IP Model and Terminology 34

    OSI Networking Model 37

        Comparing OSI and TCP/IP 37

        Describing Protocols by Referencing the OSI Layers 38

        OSI Layers and Their Functions 39

        OSI Layering Concepts and Benefits 41

        OSI Encapsulation Terminology 42

    Exam Preparation Tasks 43

        Review All the Key Topics 43

        Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 43

        Definitions of Key Terms 43

        OSI Reference 44

Chapter 3 Fundamentals of LANs 47

    “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 47

    Foundation Topics 51

    An Overview of Modern Ethernet LANs 51

    A Brief History of Ethernet 54

        The Original Ethernet Standards: 10BASE2 and 10BASE5 54

        Repeaters 56

        Building 10BASE-T Networks with Hubs 57

    Ethernet UTP Cabling 58

        UTP Cables and RJ-45 Connectors 58

        Transmitting Data Using Twisted Pairs 60

        UTP Cabling Pinouts for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX 61

        1000BASE-T Cabling 64

    Improving Performance by Using Switches Instead of Hubs 64

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