CCNA Certification Kit

The CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide is the most affordable, effective way to prepare for the latest version of the CCNA exam (640-507). Written by a Cisco internetworking expert who knows exactly what it takes to pass the test, this study guide provides:

• Preliminary assessment test that helps direct your preparation
  
• Focused coverage of CCNA issues
  
• Written and hands-on labs that enhance and consolidate your knowledge
  
• More than 300 challenging review questions with explanations, in the book and on the CD
  
• Two practice exams—one in the book; one on the CD
  
• Electronic flashcards for PCs and Palm devices
  

Authoritative Coverage of CCNA Exam Topics, Including:

• Using Cisco IOS commands for router start-up
  
• Using the RIP and IGRP routing protocols
  
• Configuring Frame Relay LMIs, maps, and subinterfaces
  
• Monitoring Frame Relay operation in the router
  
• Understanding WAN configurations and services: Frame Relay, HDLC, X.25, DDR, ISDN/LAPD, and PPP
  
• IP and dynamic IP routing
  
• IP addressing and subnetting
  
• LAN segmentation using bridges, switches, and routers
  
• Working with TCP/IP
  
• Backing up and restoring the Cisco IOS and router configuration
  
• Configuring Cisco routers and switches
  
• Understanding the Spanning-Tree Protocol
  
• Creating and implementing access lists
  

The enclosed CD includes the EdgeTest Testing Engine for the CCNA exam. Loaded with more than 300 sample questions, it lets you check your knowledge of the material and review areas according to objective or chapter. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm and a bonus practice exam exclusive to the CD that will help you ready yourself for the test. The CD also includes the complete CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide in PDF, utilities from Boson Software, and a demo of the CCNA Virtual Lab e-trainer.