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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? Chapter 7 Extending Switch Functionality VLANs Frame Tagging Trunk Connections ISL VTP Configuring VLANs Enabling VTP Enabling Trunking Creating VLANs Assigning VLAN to Ports Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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 Practice Questions Need to Know More? Chapter 16 Wide Area Networking:Frame Relay Frame Relay Virtual Circuits DLCI LMI Configuring Frame Relay Nonbroadcast Multiaccess Subinterfaces Monitoring Frame Relay Practice Questions Need to Know More? 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