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

Author: Cisco Systems, Inc. / Cisco Networking Academy
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Cisco Networking Academy program is a major training initiative launched by Cisco Systems globally, primarily aimed at junior network engineering technicians. Its training content is similar to that of the CCNA. This book is the for the Cisco Networking Academy, covering the first and second semesters, with main content including: Introduction to Networking, Networking Fundamentals, Network Media, Cable Testing and LAN/WAN Wiring, Ethernet Basics, Ethernet Technology, 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 Local and Remote Devices, Managing Cisco IOS Software, Routing and Routing Protocols, Distance Vector Routing Protocols, TCP/IP Error Control Messages, Basic Router Troubleshooting, Intermediate TCP Protocol, and Access Control Lists. Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendix A introduces structured cabling, Appendix B contains answers to the review questions at the end of each chapter, and Appendix C includes a glossary of all key terms used in this book. This book is the for the new Cisco Networking Academy teaching plan, covering the first and second semesters. The purpose of writing this book is to help students prepare for the CCNA certification exam and master the necessary networking knowledge.