Cisco Networking Academy Tutorial. Semesters 1 and 2: 3rd Edition (Semesters 1 and 2, 3rd Edition)

Author: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Cisco Networking Academy program (CiscoNetworkingAcademy) is a training initiative launched by Cisco Systems globally, primarily aimed at entry-level network engineering technicians. Its training content is similar to that of CCNA. This book serves as the for the Cisco Networking Academy's and semesters, covering the following main topics: Introduction to Networks, Network Fundamentals, Network Media, Cable Testing and LAN/WAN Wiring, Ethernet Basics, Ethernet Technologies, and Ethernet Switching, TCP/IP Protocol Suite and IP Addressing, Routing Fundamentals and Subnetting, TCP/IP Transport and Application Layers, Wide Area Networks and Routers, Router Basics, Router Configuration, Understanding Adjacent and Remote Devices, Managing Cisco IOS Software, Routing and Routing Protocols, Distance Vector Routing Protocols, TCP/IP Error Control Messages, Router Troubleshooting Basics, Intermediate TCP Protocol, and Access Control Lists. Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendix A describes the aspects of structured cabling; Appendix B's glossary explains the network terms and abbreviations used in the book; and Appendix C provides answers to the review questions at the end of each chapter. This book is the for the Cisco Networking Academy's and semesters and is suitable for readers preparing for the CCNA certification exam. Additionally, it is also a valuable reference for various network technicians.