CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Deluxe Edition

From the Publisher: The CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide has always been the most affordable, effective way to prepare for the CCNA exam. But now you also have to be ready for Cisco's new simulation question format found in the new version of the exam, 640-607. This Deluxe Edition provides you with the information and skills you need, offering updated content and two CDs packed with invaluable software tools. Written by a Cisco Internetworking expert who knows exactly what it takes to pass the test, this study guide provides: Preliminary assessment testing that helps direct your preparation Focused coverage of critical CCNA issues Written and hands-on labs that reinforce your knowledge More than 700 challenging review questions, with answers and explanations Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Understanding the OSI reference model Using Cisco IOS commands Adding RIP and IGRP routing protocols Working with TCP/IP Configuring Frame Relay, LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces Understanding WAN configurations and services Configuring and verifying IP addresses Working with ISDN protocols, function groups, reference points, and channels Controlling router passwords Creating and managing standard and extended access lists Logging into a router Backing up and loading a Cisco IOS software image Featured on the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for the new CCNA exam, 640-607. To help you prepare for Cisco's simulation questions, we've included the best-selling CCNA Virtual Lab, which simulates a network consisting of three routers and a switch. You'll also find an advanced testing engine loaded with hundreds of practice questions, including simulation questions, and 10 bonus exams--it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter or according to objective areas. Finally, we've added over 300 electronic flashcards for your PC, Pocket PC and Palm handhelds, as well as an electronic version of the entire book. About the Author Todd Lammle is a world-renowned Cisco authority with over twenty years experience working with LANs and WANs. He is president of GlobalNet Training Inc., a networking training firm based in Dallas, and of RouterSim LLC, a Colorado software company.