Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Certification Guide

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, is a senior instructor with Skyline Computer. Currently, he is project leader for Skylabs, a service offering access to lab gear and exercises for Cisco certification exam practice (www.skylinecomputer.com/sky labs.htm). Wendell has over 19 years experience in the networking industry as a consultant, trainer, and course developer.

1. All About the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification. Overview of Cisco Certifications. What's on the CCNA Exam. Cross-Reference Between Exam Topics and Book Chapters. Cross-Reference Between Chapter and Exam Topics. Recommended Training Paths for CCNA. How to Use This Book to Pass the Exam. Conclusion. 2. Cisco IOS Software Fundamentals. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192>. The Cisco IOS Software Command-Line Interface. Configuring Cisco IOS Software. Upgrading Cisco IOS Software and the Cisco IOS Software Boot Process. Scenario 2-1. Scenario 2-2. Scenario 2-1 Answers. Scenario 2-2 Answers. 3. OSI Reference Model and Layered Communication. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already<192> Quiz. OSI: Cocepts, Layers, and Encapsulation. OSI Transport Layer Functions. OSI Data Link Layer Functions. OSI Network Layer Functions. Scenario 3-1. 4. LANs, Bridges, and Switches. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I know This Already?<192> Quiz. LAN Overview. LAN Switch Configuration. Scenario 4-1: LAN Switch Configuration. Scenario 4-1: LAN Switch Configuration. Scenario 4-2: LAN Switch Concepts. Answers to Scenario 4-1: LAN Switch Configuration. Answers to Scenario 4-2: LAN Switch Concepts. 5. Intermediate LANs: Spanning Tree, VLANs, and Trunking. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Spanning-Tree Protocol. Virtual LANs. VLAN and Trunking Configuration. Scenario 5-1: LAN Switch Configuration. Answers to Scenario 5-1: LAN Switch Configuration. 6. TCP/IP and IP Routing. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. TCP/IP Protocols. IP Addressing and Subnetting. IP Configuration. Scenario 6-1: IP Addressing and Subnet Calculation. Scenario 6-2: IP Subnet Design with a Class B Network. Scenario 6-3: IP Subnet Design with a Class C Network. Answers to Scenario 6-1: IP Addressing and Subnet Calculation. Answers to Scenario 6-2: IP Subnet Design with a Class B Network. Answers to Scenario 6-3: IP Subnet Design with a Class C Network. 7. Routing and Routing Protocols. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Distance Vector Routing Protocols. Configuring RIP and IGRP. Scenario 7-1: IP Configuration 1. Scenario 7-2: IP Configuration 2. Scenario 7-3: IP Addressing and Subnet Derivation. Answers to Scenario 7-1: IP Configuration 1. Answers to Scenario 7-2: IP Configuration 2. Answers to Scenario 7-3: IP Addressing and Subnet Derivation. 8. Understanding Access List Security. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Standard IP Access Lists. Extended IP Access Lists. Named IP Access Lists. Scenario 8-1: IP Filtering Sample 1. Scenario 8-2: IP Filtering Sample 2. Answers to Scenario 8-3: IP Filtering Sample 3. Exam Topics in This Chapter. 9. WAN Protocols and Design. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Point-to-Point Leased Lines. ISDN Protocols and Design. Typical ISDN Configurations. Comparison of WAN Options. Scenario 9-1: Point-to-Point Verification. Scenario 9-2: Point-to-Point Configuration. Answers to Scenario 9-1: Point-to-Point Verification. Answers to Scenario 9-2: Point-to-Point Configuration. 10. Frame Relay Concepts and Configuration. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Frame Relay Protocols. Frame Relay Configuration. Scenario 10-1: Frame Relay Verification. Scenario 10-2: Frame Relay Configuration. Scenario 10-3: Frame Relay Configuration Dissection. Answers to Scenario 10-1: Frame Relay Verification. Answers to Scenario 10-2: Frame Relay Configuration. Answers to Scenario 10-3: Frame Relay Configuration Dissection. 11. Novell IPX. How to Best Use This Chapter. <192>Do I Know Thisw Already?<192> Quiz. Novell IPX Concepts. IPX Configuration. Filtering IPX Traffic and SAPs. Scenario 11-1: IPX Examination. Scenario 11-2: IPX Configuration. Scenario 11-3: IPX Filtering. Answers to Scenario 11-1: IPX Examination. Answers to Scenario 11-2: IPX Configuration. Answers to Scenario 11-4: IPX Filtering. 12. Scenarios for Final Preparation. How to Best Use This Chapter. Scenario 12-1. Scenario 12-2. Scenario 12-3. 13. Hands-on Lab Exercises. Options for Gaining Hands-on Skills. About the Labs in This Chapter. Equipment List. List of Labs. Lab 1: Router Command-Line Interface Familiarization. Lab 2: 1900 Series Switch Command-Line Interface Familiarization. Lab 3: 1900 Series Switch VLANs, Trunks, and Spanning Tree. Lab 4: Basic Router IP Configuration and Management Navigation. Lab 5: IP Routing Configuration. Lab 6: IP Access List Configuration. Lab 7: WAN Configuration. Lab 8: Novell IPX Configuration. Appendix A. Answers to the "Do I Know This Already?" Quizzes and Q&A Sections. Answers to the Chapter 2 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 2 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 3 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 3 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 4 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 4 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 5 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 5 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 6 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 6 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 7 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 7 Q&A Section. Answers to Chapter 8 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 8 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 9 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 9 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 10 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 10 Q&A Section. Answers to the Chapter 11 <192>Do I Know This Already?<192> Quiz. Answers to the Chapter 11 Q&A Section. Appendix B. Decimal to Hexadecimal and Binary Conversion Table. Appendix C. Subnetting Practice: 25 Subnetting Questions. 25 Subnetting Questions. Appendix D. Hands-on Lab Exercises: Solutions (included in PDF format on the CD for this book). Lab 1: Router Command Line Interface Familiarization. Lab 2: 1900 Series Switch Command Line Interface Familiarization. Lab 4: Basic Router IP Configuration and Management Navigation. Index.