chapter sets you up with the solid background you need on layer 2 switching, how switches perform address learning and make forwarding and filtering decisions. In addition, switch port security with MAC addresses is covered in detail. As always, go through the hands-on labs, written lab, and review questions to make sure you’ve really got layer 2 switching down!
Chapter 11: VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing Here I cover virtual VLANs and how to use them in your internetwork. This chapter covers the nitty-gritty of VLANs and the different concepts and protocols used with VLANs. I’ll also guide you through troubleshooting techniques in this all-important chapter. The hands-on labs, written lab, and review questions are there to reinforce the VLAN material.
Chapter 12: Security This chapter covers security and access lists, which are created on routers to filter the network. IP standard, extended, and named access lists are covered in detail. Written and hands-on labs, along with review questions, will help you study for the security and access-list portion of the Cisco exams.
Chapter 13: Network Address Translation (NAT) New information, commands, troubleshooting, and detailed written labs, review questions, hands-on labs will help you nail the NAT CCENT objectives.
Chapter 14: Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) This is a fun chapter chock-full of some great information. IPv6 is not the big, bad scary creature that most people think it is, and it’s a really important objective on the latest exam, so study this chapter carefully – don’t just skim it. And make sure you hit those two written labs, review questions, and hands-on labs hard!
Appendix A: Answers to Written Labs This appendix contains the answers to the book’s written labs.
Appendix B: Answers to Review Questions This appendix provides the answers to the end-of-chapter review questions.
Appendix C: Disabling and Configuring Network Services Appendix C takes a look at the basic services you should disable on your routers to make your network less of a target for denial of service (DoS) attacks and break-in attempts.
Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
I’ve worked hard to provide some really great tools to help you with your certification process. The interactive online learning environment that accompanies the CCENT ICND1 Study Guide, Exam 100-105, Third Edition, provides a test bank with study tools to help you prepare for the certification exam – and increase your chances of passing it the first time! The test bank includes the following:
Sample tests All of the questions in this book are provided, including the assessment test, which you’ll find at the end of this introduction, and the chapter tests that include the review questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, there is a practice exam with 50 questions. Use these questions to test your knowledge of the study guide material. The online test bank runs on multiple devices.
Flashcards The online text bank includes over 50 flashcards specifically written to hit you hard, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t ace your way through them at first! They’re there to ensure that you’re really ready for the exam. And no worries – armed with the review questions, practice exams, and flashcards, you’ll be more than prepared when exam day comes! Questions are provided in digital flashcard format (a question followed by a single correct answer). You can use the flashcards to reinforce your learning and provide last-minute test prep before the exam.
Glossary A glossary of key terms from this book and their definitions are available as a fully searchable PDF.
30 Days of Free Video Training from ITPro.TV and Sybex Take your exam prep to a new level! Through expert live and pre-recorded interactive learning, you will receive an additional 12 hours of expert CCENT ICND1 training from the subject-matter experts at ITPro.TV.
In addition to the online test bank, I have provided additional study material that’ll help you get the most out of your exam preparation:
Todd Lammle Bonus Material and Labs Be sure to check the www.lammle.com/ccna for directions on how to download all the latest bonus material created specifically to help you study for your CCENT ICND1 exam.
How to Use This Book
If you want a solid foundation for the serious effort of preparing for the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 exam, then look no further. I’ve spent hundreds of hours putting together this book with the sole intention of helping you to pass the Cisco exam, as well as really learn how to correctly configure Cisco routers and switches!
This book is loaded with valuable information, and you will get the most out of your study time if you understand why the book is organized the way it is.
So to maximize your benefit from this book, I recommend the following study method:
1. Take the assessment test that’s provided at the end of this introduction. (The answers are at the end of the test.) It’s okay if you don’t know any of the answers; that’s why you bought this book! Carefully read over the explanations for any questions you get wrong and note the chapters in which the material relevant to them is covered. This information should help you plan your study strategy.
2. Study each chapter carefully, making sure you fully understand the information and the test objectives listed at the beginning of each one. Pay extra-close attention to any chapter that includes material covered in questions you missed.
3. Complete the written labs at the end of each chapter. (Answers to these appear in Appendix A.) Do not skip these written exercises because they directly relate to the Cisco exams and what you must glean from the chapters in which they appear. Do not just skim these labs! Make sure you completely understand the reason for each correct answer.
4. Complete all hands-on labs in each chapter, referring to the text of the chapter so that you understand the reason for each step you take. Try to get your hands on some real equipment, but if you don’t have Cisco equipment available, try the LammleSim IOS version, which you can use for the hands-on labs found only in this book. These labs will equip you with everything you need for all your Cisco certification goals.
5. Answer all of the review questions related to each chapter. (The answers appear in Appendix B.) Note the questions that confuse you, and study the topics they cover again until the concepts are crystal clear. And again – do not just skim these questions! Make sure you fully comprehend the reason for each correct answer. Remember that these will not be the exact questions you will find on the exam, but they’re written to help you understand the chapter material and ultimately pass the exam!
6. Try your hand at the bonus practice questions that are exclusive to this book. The questions can be found only at http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep. And be sure to check out www.lammle.com/ccna
