Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies
Published on 24. August 2011
720 pages
978-1-118-13783-3 (ISBN)
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A helpful guide on all things Cisco
Do you wish that the complex topics of routers, switches, andnetworking could be presented in a simple, understandablepresentation? With Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies,they are! This expansive reference is packed with all theinformation you need to learn to use Cisco routers and switches todevelop and manage secure Cisco networks. Thisstraightforward-by-fun guide offers expansive coverage of Cisco andbreaks down intricate subjects such as networking, virtualization,and database technologies into easily digestible pieces.
* Drills down complex subjects concerning Cisco networking intoeasy-to-understand, straightforward coverage
* Shares best practices for utilizing Cisco switches and routersto implement, secure, and optimize Cisco networks
* Reviews Cisco networking solutions and products, securing Cisconetworks, and optimizing Cisco networks
* Details how to design and implement Cisco networks
Whether you're new to Cisco networking products and services oran experienced professional looking to refresh your knowledge aboutCisco, this For Dummies guide provides you with thecoverage, solutions, and best practices you need.
Do you wish that the complex topics of routers, switches, andnetworking could be presented in a simple, understandablepresentation? With Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies,they are! This expansive reference is packed with all theinformation you need to learn to use Cisco routers and switches todevelop and manage secure Cisco networks. Thisstraightforward-by-fun guide offers expansive coverage of Cisco andbreaks down intricate subjects such as networking, virtualization,and database technologies into easily digestible pieces.
* Drills down complex subjects concerning Cisco networking intoeasy-to-understand, straightforward coverage
* Shares best practices for utilizing Cisco switches and routersto implement, secure, and optimize Cisco networks
* Reviews Cisco networking solutions and products, securing Cisconetworks, and optimizing Cisco networks
* Details how to design and implement Cisco networks
Whether you're new to Cisco networking products and services oran experienced professional looking to refresh your knowledge aboutCisco, this For Dummies guide provides you with thecoverage, solutions, and best practices you need.
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Edward Tetz has worked with computers as a sales associate, support tech, trainer, and consultant. He holds the Cisco CCNA and numerous other certifications, and has provided system and LAN support to both large and small organizations. Ed is coauthor of CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One For Dummies.
Content
Introduction 1
Book I: Overview 5
Chapter 1: Looking at the Cisco Network World 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Cisco Network Design 23
Chapter 3: Knowing as Little as Possible about Math 47
Chapter 4: Testing Your Core Networking Knowledge 59
Chapter 5: Getting into the Cisco Internetwork Operating System95
Book II: Internet Protocols 131
Chapter 1: Making the Most of IPv4 133
Chapter 2: Choosing between Protocols: TCP and UDP 159
Chapter 3: Working with ARP, the IP Communication Model, andData Link Layer Troubleshooting 177
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Advent of IPv6 203
Book III: Switching 211
Chapter 1: Reviewing the Enterprise LAN 213
Chapter 2: Switching Basics 225
Chapter 3: Confi guring Switches 237
Chapter 4: Easing Device Discovery with CDP 265
Chapter 5: Virtualizing Networks with VLANs and VTP 277
Chapter 6: Adding Fault Tolerance with STP 295
Chapter 7: Adding Fault Tolerance with EtherChannel 315
Chapter 8: Speeding Confi guration with Smartport Macros 327
Book IV: Routing 337
Chapter 1: Making the Wide Area Network (WAN) Wide 339
Chapter 2: Cozying Up to Routing Basics 351
Chapter 3: Router Confi guration 365
Chapter 4: Setting Up Static Routes 385
Chapter 5: Confi guring Serial Connections and WAN Links 395
Chapter 6: Meeting the Routing Protocols 407
Chapter 7: Checking Out RIP and EIGRP Characteristics and Design419
Chapter 8: Getting Comfortable with the OSPF and IS-IS Protocols433
Chapter 9: Routing with BGP and IP Multicast 451
Book V: Wireless 471
Chapter 1: Getting Wise to Wireless LANs473
Chapter 2: Planning Your WLAN 491
Chapter 3: Securing Your WLAN 519
Chapter 4: Building a Cisco Wireless Network 535
Book VI: Security 555
Chapter 1: Defending against Common Attacks with Basic SecurityTools 557
Chapter 2: Securing Networks with Cisco's Adaptive SecurityAppliance 579
Chapter 3: Securing Networks with ACLs and NAT 611
Chapter 4: Cisco Security Best Practices 633
Index 655
Book I: Overview 5
Chapter 1: Looking at the Cisco Network World 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Cisco Network Design 23
Chapter 3: Knowing as Little as Possible about Math 47
Chapter 4: Testing Your Core Networking Knowledge 59
Chapter 5: Getting into the Cisco Internetwork Operating System95
Book II: Internet Protocols 131
Chapter 1: Making the Most of IPv4 133
Chapter 2: Choosing between Protocols: TCP and UDP 159
Chapter 3: Working with ARP, the IP Communication Model, andData Link Layer Troubleshooting 177
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Advent of IPv6 203
Book III: Switching 211
Chapter 1: Reviewing the Enterprise LAN 213
Chapter 2: Switching Basics 225
Chapter 3: Confi guring Switches 237
Chapter 4: Easing Device Discovery with CDP 265
Chapter 5: Virtualizing Networks with VLANs and VTP 277
Chapter 6: Adding Fault Tolerance with STP 295
Chapter 7: Adding Fault Tolerance with EtherChannel 315
Chapter 8: Speeding Confi guration with Smartport Macros 327
Book IV: Routing 337
Chapter 1: Making the Wide Area Network (WAN) Wide 339
Chapter 2: Cozying Up to Routing Basics 351
Chapter 3: Router Confi guration 365
Chapter 4: Setting Up Static Routes 385
Chapter 5: Confi guring Serial Connections and WAN Links 395
Chapter 6: Meeting the Routing Protocols 407
Chapter 7: Checking Out RIP and EIGRP Characteristics and Design419
Chapter 8: Getting Comfortable with the OSPF and IS-IS Protocols433
Chapter 9: Routing with BGP and IP Multicast 451
Book V: Wireless 471
Chapter 1: Getting Wise to Wireless LANs473
Chapter 2: Planning Your WLAN 491
Chapter 3: Securing Your WLAN 519
Chapter 4: Building a Cisco Wireless Network 535
Book VI: Security 555
Chapter 1: Defending against Common Attacks with Basic SecurityTools 557
Chapter 2: Securing Networks with Cisco's Adaptive SecurityAppliance 579
Chapter 3: Securing Networks with ACLs and NAT 611
Chapter 4: Cisco Security Best Practices 633
Index 655
