Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Introduction to Networking
Chapter 1. Networks
Chapter 2. OSI Reference Model
Chapter 3. Layer 2 LAN Technologies
Chapter 4. Bridges and Switches
Chapter 5. Wireless
Part II: TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Chapter 6. TCP/IP and the Internet Layer
Chapter 7. IP Addressing and Subnetting
Chapter 8. VLSM
Chapter 9. TCP/IP and the Transport Layer
Chapter 10. Sending and Receiving TCP/IP Packets
Part III: Cisco Catalyst Switches
Chapter 11. Cisco IOS Software
Chapter 12. Initial Switch Configuration
Chapter 13. VLANs and Trunks
Chapter 14. Switches and Redundancy
Part IV: Cisco Routers and LANs
Chapter 15. Routers and Routing
Chapter 16. Initial Router Configuration
Chapter 17. IOS Device Management
Chapter 18. Security Device Manager
Part V: Basic Routing
Chapter 19. Basic Routing
Chapter 20. OSPF Routing
Chapter 21. RIGRP Routing
Part VI: Advanced Cisco Router Features
Chapter 22. Access Control Lists
Chapter 23. Address Translation
Chapter 24. IPv6
Part VII: Cisco Routers and WANs
Chapter 25. WAN Introduction
Chapter 26. Frame Relay
Part VIII: Appendixes
Appendix A. About the CD
Appendix B: Exam Readiness Checklist
Index

About the Author

Richard A. Deal operates his own company, The Deal Group Inc., recently relocated to Orlando, FL. He has almost 15 years experience in the computing and networking industry including networking, training, systems administration, and programming. In addition to a BS in Mathematics and Literature from Grove City College, Richard has certifications from Cisco: Cisco instructor, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP). As a Cisco instructor, Richard teaches 9 different Cisco classes.