Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part1(2nd Edition)

Do you have one to three years of internetworking experience, are familiar with basic internetworking concepts, and have basic experience with TCP/IP? If you do, then this book is for you. Author Stephen McQuerry, has done an outstanding job of writing a self-study book for those who are pursuing the CCNA certification.McQuerry, begins by describing the principles on which basic networks operate. Then, the author explores the operation and configuration of LANs. The author also describes how to extend the boundaries of network connectivity through wireless connectivity.

He continues by looking at how a router provides connectivity between the different networks in an internetwork. Then, the author discusses the connectivity required for sites that are across wide geographic areas. Finally, the author discusses how to use Cisco IOS commands to determine the layout of a Cisco network topology.

Chapter 1, “Building a Simple Network,” describes the principles on which basic networks operate. This chapter helps build a foundational understanding that is used throughout the other chapters of the book.
Chapter 2, “Ethernet LANs,” explores the operation and configuration of LANs, including the challenges associated with these networks, and describes how network devices are used to eliminate these problems focusing on Layer 2 switching.
Chapter 3, “Wireless LANs,” describes how to extend the boundaries of network connectivity through wireless connectivity. It describes the business drivers and standards that affect wireless LAN implementation. It also discusses WLAN security issues and threat mitigation.
Chapter 4, “LAN Connections,” looks at how a router provides connectivity between the different networks in an internetwork. This chapter also describes IP addressing number conversion and basic routing configuration skills.
Chapter 5, “WAN Connections,” discusses the connectivity required for sites that are across wide geographic areas. It discusses interconnectivity using point-to-point links as well as DSL and cable services. The chapter also discusses how to configure Network Address Translation (NAT).
Chapter 6, “Network Environment Management,” discusses how to use Cisco IOS commands to determine the layout of a Cisco network topology. It also describes how to manage the router startup as well as how to work with IOS configuration files and Cisco IOS images.
Appendix, “Answers to Chapter Review Questions,” provides answers to the review questions at the end of each chapter.