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LAN Switching and Wireless CCNA Exploration Companion Guide   Wayne Lewis, Ph.D.   LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the LAN Switching and Wireless course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA® Exploration curriculum version 4. This course provides a comprehensive approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. The Companion Guide, written and edited by a Networking Academy instructor, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The book’s features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams.   New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives: Review core concepts by answering the questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms: Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and turn to the highlighted terms in context in each chapter. Glossary: Consult the all-new comprehensive glossary with more than 190 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer key: Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge questions and activities: Strive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer.   Wayne Lewis is the Cisco Academy Manager for the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT), based at Honolulu Community College.   How To: Look for this icon to study the steps that you need to learn to perform certain tasks.   Packet Tracer Activities: Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM.   Also available for the LAN Switching and Wireless course: LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide ISBN-10: 1-58713-202-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-202-5   Companion CD-ROM **See instructions within the ebook on how to get access to the files from the CD-ROM that accompanies this print book.** The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: Packet Tracer Activity exercise files A Guide to Using a Networker’s Journal booklet Taking Notes: A .txt file of the chapter objectives More IT Career Information Tips on Lifelong Learning in Networking   This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking online curriculum.  

Table of Contents:
&atext-align=left align=left>Chapter 1 LAN Design 1 Objectives 1 Key Terms 1 Switched LAN Architecture 2     The Hierarchical Network Model 2         Access Layer 2         Distribution Layer 3         Core Layer 3         A Hierarchical Network in a Medium-Sized Business 4         Benefits of a Hierarchical Network 4         Principles of Hierarchical Network Design 6         Network Diameter 7         Bandwidth Aggregation 8         Redundancy 9     What Is a Converged Network? 10         Legacy Equipment 10         Advanced Technology 11         New Options 12         Separate Voice, Video, and Data Networks 13 Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions 15     Considerations for Hierarchical Network Switches 15         Traffic Flow Analysis 15         User Community Analysis 17         Data Stores and Data Servers Analysis 19         Topology Diagrams 20         Switch Features 22         Switch Form Factors 22         Switch Performance 24         Power over Ethernet and Layer 3 Functionality 26         Switch Features in a Hierarchical Network 28         Access Layer Switch Features 28         Distribution Layer Switch Features 30         Core Layer Switch Features 31         Switches for Small and Medium Sized Business (SMB) 33         Catalyst Express 500 33         Catalyst 2960 34         Catalyst 3560 35         Catalyst 3750 36         Catalyst 4500 36         Catalyst 4900 37         Catalyst 6500 38         Comparing Switches 39 Summary 40 Labs 40 Check Your Understanding 41 Challenge Questions and Activities 44   Chapter 2 Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration 45 Objectives 45 Key Terms 45 Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs 46     Key Elements of Ethernet/802.3 Networks 46         CSMA/CD 46         Ethernet Communications 47         Duplex Settings 49         Switch Port Settings 50         Switch MAC Address Table 51 Design Considerations for Ethernet/802.3 Networks 52         Bandwidth and Throughput 52         Collision Domains 53         Broadcast Domains 54         Network Latency 54         Network Congestion 55         LAN Segmentation 55     LAN Design Considerations 56 Forwarding Frames Using a Switch 58     Switch Forwarding Methods 59     Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching 60     Memory Buffering 60     Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching 62 Switch Management Configuration 63     Navigating Command-Line Interface Modes 63         GUI-Based Alternatives to the CLI 65     Using the Help Facility 68     Accessing the Command History 70     Switch Boot Sequence 71     Prepare to Configure the Switch 72     Basic Switch Configuration 72         Management Interface 73         Default Gateway 74         Duplex and Speed 75         HTTP Access 76         MAC Address Table Management 77     Verifying Switch Configuration 78     Basic Switch Management 80         Backing Up and Restoring Switch Configuration Files 80         Using a TFTP Server with Switch Configuration Files 82         Clearing Switch Configuration Information 84 Configuring Switch Security 85     Configuring Password Options 85         Securing Console Access 85         Securing Virtual Terminal Access 87         Securing Privileged EXEC Access 88         Encrypting Switch Passwords 89         Password Recovery 90     Login Banners 92         Configure Telnet and SSH 93         Configuring Telnet 93         Configuring SSH 94     Common Security Attacks 96         MAC Address Flooding 96         Spoofing Attacks 100         CDP Attacks 101         Telnet Attacks 102     Security Tools 103     Configuring Port Security 105     Securing Unused Ports 110 Summary 111 Labs 111 Check Your Understanding 112 Challenge Questions and Activities 117   Chapter 3 VLANs 121 Objectives 121 Key Terms 121 Introducing VLANs 122     Defining VLANs 122     Benefits of VLANs 124     VLAN ID Ranges 126     Types of VLANs 126     Voice VLANs 131         Network Application Traffic Types 133         Switch Port Membership Modes 136     Controlling Broadcast Domains with VLANs 138 VLAN Trunking 143     VLAN Trunks 144         IEEE 802.1Q Frame Tagging 145         Native VLANs 147         Trunking Operation 148         Trunking Modes 149 Configure VLANs and Trunks 151     Configure a VLAN 152     Managing VLANs 155         Managing VLAN Memberships 158         Configure a Trunk 160 Troubleshooting VLANs and Trunks 164     Common Problems with Trunks 165     A Common Problem with VLAN Configurations 171 Summary 173 Labs 173 Check Your Understanding 174 Challenge Questions and Activities 178   Chapter 4 VTP 181 Objectives 181 Key Terms 181 VTP Concepts 182     What Is VTP? 182         Benefits of VTP 184         VTP Components 184 VTP Operation 186     Default VTP Configuration 186     VTP Domains 188     VTP Advertising 190         VTP Configuration Revision Number 192         VTP Advertisement Types 193     VTP Modes 197         VTP Server-to-Client Behavior 198         VTP Server-to-Transparent-to-Client Behavior 199     VTP Pruning 201         VTP Pruning in Action 202 Configure VTP 204     Configuring VTP 204         Steps to Configuring VTP 206         Troubleshooting VTP Configurations 212         Incompatible VTP Versions 212         VTP Password Issues 212         Incorrect VTP Domain Name 213         All Switches Set to VTP Client Mode 214         VTP Troubleshooting Example 215     Managing VLANs on a VTP Server 217 Summary 219 Labs 219 Check Your Understanding 220 Challenge Questions and Activities 224   Chapter 5 STP 227 Objectives 227 Key Terms 227 Redundant Layer 2 Topologies 229     Redundancy 229     Issues with Redundancy 234         Broadcast Storms 238         Duplicate Unicast Frames 240         Real-World Redundancy Issues 241         Loops in the Wiring Closet 242         Loops in Cubicles 243 Introduction to STP 244     Spanning-Tree Algorithm (STA) 244         STP Topology 245         Port Types in the Spanning-Tree Algorithm 247         Root Bridge 248         Best Paths 249     STP BPDU 252         BPDU Process 253 Bridge ID 258         Configure and Verify the BID 261     Port Roles 263         Configure Port Priority 265         Port Role Decisions 266     STP Port States and BPDU Timers 268         Cisco PortFast 271 STP Convergence 273     Step 1. Elect a Root Bridge 273         Verify Root Bridge Election 274     Step 2. Elect Root Ports 276         Verify Root Port Election 278     Step 3. Elect Designated and Nondesignated Ports 279         Verify Designated and Nondesignated Port Election 283     STP Topology Change 285 PVST+, RSTP, and Rapid PVST+ 286     Cisco and IEEE STP Variants 287         Per-VLAN Spanning-Tree (PVST) Overview 287         Per-VLAN Spanning-Tree Plus (PVST+) Overview 287         Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol (RSTP) Overview 288         Multiple Spanning-Tree Protocol (MSTP) Overview 288     PVST+ 288         Configure PVST+ 291     RSTP 294         RSTP BPDU 295     Edge Ports 296     Link Types 297     RSTP Port States and Port Roles 298         RSTP Proposal and Agreement Process 301     Configuring Rapid PVST+ 309     Design STP for Trouble Avoidance 312         Minimize the Number of Blocked Ports 313         Use Layer 3 Switching 314         Keep STP Even if It Is Unnecessary 316         Keep Traffic off of the Management VLAN 316     Troubleshoot STP Operation 316         PortFast Configuration Error 317         Network Diameter Issues 318 Summary 320 Labs 320 Check Your Understanding 321 Challenge Questions and Activities 327   Chapter 6 Inter-VLAN Routing 331 Objectives 331 Key Terms 331 Inter-VLAN Routing 332     Introducing Inter-VLAN Routing 332         One-Router-Interface-per-VLAN 332         Router-on-a-Stick 334         Layer 3 Switch 336         Interfaces and Subinterfaces 337         One-Router-Interface-per-VLAN 338         Router-on-a-Stick 341         Considerations for Inter-VLAN Routing Methods 345 Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing 347     Configure Inter-VLAN Routing 347     Configure Router-on-a-Stick Inter-VLAN Routing 351 Troubleshooting Inter-VLAN Routing 356     Switch Configuration Issues 356         Switch Cisco IOS Commands for Troubleshooting 359     Router Configuration Issues 360         Router Cisco IOS Commands for Troubleshooting 361     IP Addressing Issues 362         IP Addressing Cisco IOS Verification Commands 364 Summary 366 Labs 366 Check Your Understanding 367 Challenge Questions and Activities 373   Chapter 7 Basic Wireless Concepts and Configuration 377 Objectives 377 Key Terms 377 The Wireless LAN 379     Why Use Wireless? 379         Wireless LANs 380         Comparing a WLAN to a LAN 381         Wireless LAN Components 383     Wireless LAN Standards 383         Wi-Fi Certification 386     Wireless Infrastructure Components 387         Wireless NICs 387         Wireless Access Points 388         Wireless Routers 390     Wireless Operation 391         Configurable Wireless Parameters 391         Wireless Topologies 393         Wireless Association 396     Planning the Wireless LAN 399 Wireless LAN Security 402     Threats to Wireless Security 402         Rogue Access Points 402         Man-in-the-Middle Attacks 403         Denial of Service 404     Wireless Security Protocols 405         Authenticating the Wireless LAN 407         Wireless Encryption 408         Controlling Access to the WLAN 409 Configure Wireless LAN Access 410     Configuring the Wireless Access Point 410         Configuring Basic Wireless Settings 413         Configuring Wireless Security 415         Configuring a Wireless NIC 418         Scan for SSIDs 418         Select the Wireless Security Protocol 420         Verify Connectivity to the WLAN 423 Troubleshooting Simple WLAN Problems 424     A Systematic Approach to WLAN Troubleshooting 424     Solve Access Point Radio and Firmware Issues 426     Channel Settings 426     RF Interference 429     Access Point Placement 431     Authentication and Encryption 434 Summary 436 Labs 436 Check Your Understanding 437 Challenge Questions and Activities 441   Appendix Check Your Understanding and Challenge Questions   Answer Key 445   Glossary 461


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780132877466
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Cisco Press
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Companion Guide
  • ISBN-10: 0132877465
  • Publisher Date: 28 Apr 2008
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 525
  • Weight: 1 gr


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