Introduction

Introduction to TCP/IP Networking

Fundamentals of Ethernet LANs

Fundamentals of WANs and IP Routing

Using the Command-Line Interface

Analyzing Ethernet LAN Switching

Configuring Basic Switch Management

Configuring and Verifying Switch Interfaces

Implementing Ethernet Virtual LANs

Spanning Tree Protocol Concepts

RSTP and EtherChannel Configuration

Perspectives on IPv4 Subnetting

Analyzing Classful IPv4 Networks

Analyzing Subnet Masks

Analyzing Existing Subnets

Operating Cisco Routers

Configuring IPv4 Addresses and Static Routes

IP Routing in the LAN

Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing

Understanding OSPF Concepts

Implementing OSPF

OSPF Network Types and Neighbors

Fundamentals of IP Version 6

IPv6 Addressing and Subnetting

Implementing IPv6 Addressing on Routers

Implementing IPv6 Routing

Fundamentals of Wireless Networks

Analyzing Cisco Wireless Architectures

Securing Wireless Networks

Building a Wireless LAN

Appendix A: Numeric Reference Tables

Appendix B: Study Planner

Appendix C: Topics from Previous Editions

Appendix D: Analyzing Ethernet LAN Designs

Appendix E: Subnet Design

Appendix F: Practice for Appendix E: Subnet Design

Appendix G: Variable-Length Subnet Masks

Appendix H: Spanning Tree Protocol Implementation

Appendix I: LAN Troubleshooting

Appendix J: Troubleshooting IPv4 Routing Protocols

Appendix K: Exam Topics Cross Reference

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age must be 18 years or above

English Proficiency

Entry-level network engineer

Network support technician

Help desk technician