Chapter Organization | CCNA Practical Studies (Cisco Certification & Training)

The seventeen chapters and four appendixes are divided into four parts .

Part I, "Basic Router Configuration," reviews Cisco router components and navigating within the Cisco IOS. The lab environment then is introduced with specific lab objectives that will be accomplished for each chapter within the book. Next, we review how to gain access to routers and switches and how a terminal server is configured to access each lab router. We then review bridging and switching and how these are configured in the lab. In addition, some general router configuration steps, such as configuring a host name or setting passwords, are covered. Finally, router interfaces such as Ethernet, Token Ring, loopback, and serial are configured per the objectives given to connect your network. Finally, the configuration of Frame Relay is explored.

Part II, "Configuring Routing Protocols, ISDN, and IPX," explores the configuration of multiple routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP, as well as how basic route redistribution can be configured to share routing information between routing domains. Following this, ISDN dial-on-demand is configured to connect a remote office to the main network. Finally, IPX is introduced into the network and the configuration of IPX routing is covered.

Part III, "Access Lists, IOS Operations, and Troubleshooting," introduces the configuration of standard and extended access lists to accomplish a defined set of access rules within the network. Next, fundamental concepts of backing up the IOS and router configuration files are introduced. Finally, faults are introduced into the network, with the aim of resolving each of these issues through a logical troubleshooting process.

Part IV, "Appendixes," includes four appendixes with resources that allow you to check your work:

Appendix A, "Master Lab Configurations and Lab Diagrams," includes router configurations on a per-chapter basis to allow you to check your router configurations for accuracy. It also includes as a master lab diagram showing all IP addressing and routing protocols.
Appendix B contains the Frame Relay switch diagram and configuration.
Appendix C is a self-study lab scenario that you can accomplish on an independent basis.
Appendix D contains information on how the ISDN simulator is configured for use in the lab.

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