Cisco Network Technology Tutorial

Author: Wei Daixin Li Yulong
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is suitable for readers who want to learn the basic knowledge of networks, the basic usage of network devices, and simple network planning and design. It is also suitable as a learning guide or self-study material for those studying Cisco network technology and preparing to obtain the CCNA certification. Additionally, it can serve as a reference manual for professionals engaged in network engineering. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a CCNA simulation exam question bank and teacher teaching materials. As a tutorial for the entry-level certification in the Cisco certification system—CCNA—this book provides a general overview of the structure of the Cisco certification system and the methods for obtaining the CCNA. It systematically introduces network fundamentals, including the OSI reference model, Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, types of network transmission media, and interfaces. It also provides basic commands for Cisco routers and switches, elaborates on routing principles and switching principles, and offers an in-depth explanation of remote access technologies such as ISDN and frame relay. At the end of the book, a sample network engineering project is provided.