Cisco Networking Essentials
Learn Cisco Networking Quickly and EasilyThis full-color guide gives networking newcomers a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Cisco technologies. Learn networking basics, then get quickly up to speed on how to configure Cisco routers and switches, manage the Cisco IOS, and much more. Whether you're an aspiring networking professional or just brushing up on the basics, it's the essential information you need to be successful in any computing environment.Learn these Cisco networking essentials—and more:Network basics—terms, components, architecturesThe ins-and-outs of the OSI model and its layersTCP/IP, protocols, and physical and logical topologiesUnderstanding classful and classless IP addressingCabling, network devices, and LAN operationsManaging the Cisco IOS effectivelyHow to configure routers and switchesConfiguring static and dynamic routingFull-color images of network configurationsHelpful illustrations to reinforce learning objectivesThis striking Essentials book maximizes skill acquisition and knowledge retention with:Chapter-opening learning topicsStep-by-step tutorialsFour-color screenshots and illustrationsEssentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercisesChapter review questions