CCNA Routing and Switching Exam Cram, Second Edition (Exam: 640-507) [Paperback]

Jason Waters (Author), Waters (Author), Jeffrey T. Coe (Author), Matthew J. Rees (Author), Matt Waters (Author)

Book Description

Series: Exam Cram (Coriolis Books) | Publication Date: June 30, 2000

Covers the installation, configuration, and operation of simple-routed LAN, WAN, and switched LAN networks. Discusses remote access and integrating dial-up connectivity with traditional, remote LAN to LAN access, as well as supporting the high levels of performance required for new applications such as Internet commerce and multimedia. Demonstrates ways to optimize WAN through Internet solutions that reduce bandwidth and WAN cost.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jason Waters, CCNA, MCSE, MCP+I, A+, is a network consultant working in the Chicago area. He has designed and administered networks utilizing a wide variety of platforms and architectures. Specific projects include network design and support for TDK Corporation, ComplanNET ISP, and several Chicago-area schools.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books; 2nd edition (June 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576106284
• ISBN-13: 978-1576106280
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #655,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars CCNA Routing and Switching Exam Cram, April 10, 2000

By 

M. kury "Strat Player X" (USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: CCNA Routing and Switching Exam Cram: Exam: 640-407 (Paperback)

Put simply, this book is full of errors and unlike the real test. I agree with some of the other reviews in that this book's questions were too easy and lacked quality and coverage. I have lost a lot of faith in Exam Cram books although they are usually pretty good. With a serious and popular exam like the CCNA though, you would definitely expect better quality from Coriolis.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars In need of editing!, August 24, 1999

By 

J. Dyson (Milwaukee) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: CCNA Routing and Switching Exam Cram: Exam: 640-407 (Paperback)

I used the Exam Cram books to study for my MCSE and found them invaluable. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for this book. There are FAR too many elementary errors for a reader to have confidence in what the authors are actually saying. [Although I did feel more confident about knowing the subject matter by realising the mistakes - an unintended benefit I think!].

The format is good, although the actual IOS commands need more attention in terms of examples of use [confusing].

I studied for the exam using the Sybex Lammle Paperback Study guide, the exam cram book and the CCNA Fastrack on ccprep.com , as well as taking the ICRC course.

I'd recommend the Sybex book [better written] over the ExamCram book, although if they could edit the ExamCram book it would be better due to it's slightly more in depth format.

I was going to wait until the ExamCram book came out before I start studying for my CCDA, but on the strength of this book, I'm going to start straight away!

For what it's worth, I passed the CCNA today with 88%. I had a few more switching questions than I was expecting. As everyone says, know your OSI, and your IOS. Not as much TCP/IP as I was expecting, with quite a bit of focus on IPX!!! A fair share of ISDN and frame relay....

Cheers, Justin Dyson, MCSE, CCNA [e-mail]

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Huge disappointment, December 14, 2000

By 

IT Guy in AZ (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNA Routing and Switching Exam Cram, Second Edition (Exam: 640-507) (Paperback)

I took the practice test at the back of the book the night before my exam and only missed 4 questions out of 65. The next morning at the Prometric center, I needed to answer only 5 questions before I realized I would probably not pass the test. I scored 806 while 822 is a passing grade.

At least 20% of the questions on the real 640-507 exam were not covered in the book at all or were covered in an extremely superficial manner.

Add to that the frequent typos in the book, including a very serious one involving the NONEGOTIATE option in trunking (a table in the book shows the option as NEGOTIATE), and this book is a waste of money.

I'm very disappointed that I wasted $30 on this book and another $100 taking a test for which I was inadequately prepared, thanks to this book.

Everyone tells me the Sybex book by Todd Lammie is the best. I only wish I'd done adequate research before buying the ExamCram book. Beware! Spend your money on a good book.