Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies
Need to network with the best of 'em? Get started with Cisco and this bookSo you're going to manage a Cisco network, and you're a little overwhelmed by all that entails? Fear not, brave network admin! Here's a practical, hands-on guide to each major aspect of a Cisco network. Learn all about TCP/IP, how to work with switches and routers, advice on laying out a wireless network, how to keep your network secure, and more.All for one — learn the network management basics that apply to all types of networksKnow the parts — get a complete overview of the products that make up a typical office networkTranslate alphabet soup — understand IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, LANs, and VLANsSwitch it on — examine the essentials of switches, make switch configurations, and establish fault toleranceThe route to success — see what routers do; configure the router, serial connections, and WAN links; and choose a routing protocolPlan your WLAN — understand wireless benefits, different wireless technologies, and Cisco wireless solutionsLock it down — secure your network with Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliances or with ACLs and NATDo it right — know the likely attacks and follow security best practicesOpen the book and find:A detailed look at network designBinary and hexadecimal essentialsHow to work with the Cisco IOSWhat you should know about network classesA guide to Cisco Discovery ProtocolTechnologies involved in creating a WANTips on wireless frequency managementHow to combat DDOS and sniffer attacks6 books in 1OverviewInternet ProtocolsSwitchingRoutingWirelessSecurity