Cisco routers form the backbone of both the Internet and most corporate networks. Mastering Cisco Routers takes a practical approach to what you need to know to use Cisco routers in the real world. Written by an internet-working expert, this book illustrates the business case for switching and routing, then shows you how hubs, bridges, and Layer 2 switches fit into a network, how routing protocols work, how to subnet effectively, and how to design and implement a network based on Cisco routers. Includes coverage of how to configure routers for frame relay and WAN needs.
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Newly revised and updated, Mastering Cisco Routers is the mostaffordable, effective way for you to get the information you need to install,configure, and manage Cisco Routers. Inside, step-by-step instructions andrealistic examples help you solve network challenges ranging from the everyday tothe extraordinary. And fresh information on new Cisco features, certificationchanges, and developments in network protocols helps you stay on top of yourgame.
Coverage Includes:
Coverage Includes:
- Understandingtopologies, connection types, data packaging, and the OSI model
- Choosing theappropriate LAN and WAN technologies
- Designing networks using bridges,switches, and routers
- Controlling and securing router traffic using standardand extended access lists
- Routing efficiently with IP, IPX, NetBIOS,AppleTalk, and the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol(EIGRP)
- Installing Cisco IOS with the appropriate feature set
- Controllingrouters using Cisco IOS in privileged and non-privileged modes
- Protecting thenetwork using a bastion host outside the firewall
- Monitoring network healthusing SNMP and Cisco Works 2000
- Understanding the Cisco certificationprogram
- Efficiently subnetting your network
- Implementing static, default,and dynamic routing
- Using Cisco's graphical tools to install, upgrade, andconfigure routers
- Providing secure remote access to your network using VPN
About the Author
Chris Brenton, CNE, MCSE, and CDS, is a network consultant specializing in implementing network security and troubleshooting multiprotocol environments.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the poorest books I've ever read. Its basically a 700 page "intro to basic routing concepts". it's extremely wordy -- explaining the most mundane concepts in excruciating detail, multiple times without ever getting to the detailed information that would actually be helpful in planning or debugging a WAN.
the book appears to have been written in a 'stream of consciousnesss' style, the author flits between one idea and the next, never stopping to fill in any bothersome detail such as why, where, when or how the concept could or should be used. dictionary style definitions although, are abundant with the same acronym defined multiple times throughout
i found myself consulting the index constantly, vainly trying to assemble information scattered across hundreds of pages into a coherent idea. (If you doubt this look up all the entries for NAT.)
in a nut shell, if you have any knowledge of routing at all, don't have a lot of time, or need detailed information on Cisco syntax or routing theory -- stay away form this book.
on the positive side, it's kind of entertaining.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Mastering Cisco Routers is a great book for understanding many aspects of Cisco routers not typically covered by CCNA books. The author has great information on how to secure your router, usefull information on creating access lists to block standard DoS attacks, and some great information on VPNs. The book also covers TFTP, Syslog, and SNMP setup for both the router, and UNIX and Windows hosts. The last 2 chapters present very useful scenarios for both large and small networks. The only things that were lacking was the chapters on routing (doesn't really go into any detail on setting up routing protocols), and the chapter on LAN protocols which barely touches on IPX, AppleTalk, and NetBEUI. Overall, if you already have a decent understanding of the Cisco IOS, and want to get some knowledge outside of the normal CCNA type information, this is the book for you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very good book for anyone willing to understand Cisco routing (CCNA/CCNP).Of course some people may find it "the poorest book ever written on Cisco Routing";It all depends on how you read books and what you are expecting from it.This book is an easy to understand way to handle complexity.
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Imagine WiFi LLC review
This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn more about Cisco Routers. It covers networking basics at the beginning of the book, so its not totally above a beginners head; but... Read more
Published on July 23, 2007 by Nathan D. Bryant
3.0 out of 5 stars
Easy reading for new users, some technical errors
This book will introduce you to the basics of LAN/WAN and Cisco router technology. You should not use this book as a single source for the CCNA test. Read more
Published on September 19, 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference
If you want real world knowledge buy this book. This is not a CCNA "how to pass the test" book; this is an "everyday usable" book. Read more
Published on May 21, 2002 by RealRoman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Book for CCNA / CCNP Candidates
I have just finished "reading" Mastering Cisco Routers. This book was VERY helpful and filled in some knowledge areas that were a little "Grey". Read more
Published on June 20, 2000 by Wayne D
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Mastering Cisco Routers
I picked this book up at a local store as almost an after thought to go with my collection of other Cisco books, including Sybex and Cisco press. Read more
Published on June 16, 2000 by gugnheim
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- Sun Microsystems by Vault Reports on page 94
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 1992-93 on page 470
- Network Management by William Stallings on page 352
- Occupational Outlook Handbook by U S Dept of Labor on page 470
- Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring by Jim McBee in Back Matter
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