LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide [Paperback]

Allan Johnson (Author)

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Product Description

LAN Switching and Wireless

CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide

 

Allan Johnson

 

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide is designed to help you learn about and apply your knowledge of the LAN switching and wireless topics from Version 4 of the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Exploration curriculum. Each chapter contains a Study Guide section and a Labs and Activities section.

 

Study Guide

The dozens of exercises in this book help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes matching, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions designed to help you

• Review vocabulary
• Strengthen troubleshooting skills
• Boost configuration skills
• Reinforce concepts
• Research topics

 

Packet Tracer Activities—This icon identifies exercises interspersed throughout the Study Guide section where you can practice or visualize a specific task using Packet Tracer, a powerful network simulation program developed by Cisco.

 

Labs and Activities

The Labs and Activities sections begin with a Command Reference table and include all the online curriculum labs to ensure that you have mastered the practical skills needed to succeed in this course.

 

Hands-On Labs—This icon identifies the hands-on labs created for each chapter. Work through all the Basic, Challenge, and Troubleshooting labs as provided to gain a deep understanding of CCNA knowledge and skills to ultimately succeed on the CCNA Certification Exam.

 

Packet Tracer Companion—This icon identifies the companion activities that correspond to each hands-on lab. You use Packet Tracer to complete a simulation of the hands-on lab.

 

Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge—Each chapter concludes with a culminating activity called the Packet Tracer Skills Integration Challenge. These challenging activities require you to pull together several skills learned from the chapter—as well as previous chapters and courses—to successfully complete one comprehensive exercise.

 

Allan Johnson works full time developing curriculum for Cisco Networking Academy. Allan also is a part-time instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas.

 

Use this book with:

LAN Switching and Wireless,

CCNA Exploration Companion Guide

ISBN-10: 1-58713-207-9

ISBN-13: 978-158713-207-0

 

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM provides all the Packet Tracer Activity, Packet Tracer Companion, and Packet Tracer Challenge files that are referenced throughout the book as indicated by the icons. These files work with Packet Tracer v4.1 software, which is available through the Academy Connection website. Ask your instructor for access to the Packet Tracer software.

 

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.

 

About the Author

Allan Johnsonentered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an MBA and an M.Ed. in occupational training and development. He is an information technology instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2003, Allan began to commit much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support Team providing services to Networking Academy instructors worldwide and creating training materials. He now works full time for the Academy in Learning Systems Development.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; Pap/Cdr edition (May 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587132028
• ISBN-13: 978-1587132025
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #17,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #2 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Networks, Protocols & APIs > LAN
  #9 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Certification Central > Cisco
  #8 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Certification Central > CCNA

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great study guide., March 7, 2010

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I found this guide to be a great addition to the textbook it is partnered with. If I needed extra practice at solidifying my newly learned skills, this was a great aid and help.

5.0 out of 5 stars CCNA, November 30, 2009

By	B. Jones (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Down and dirty information and I mean nuts and bolts, one should consider buying the workbook and Packet Tracer 5.0 (or later) to fully benefit from the text. A great prep tool for a portion of the CCNA exam.

5.0 out of 5 stars CCNA Switching Lab Workbook, October 3, 2009

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Brand new book - used in conjucntion with a community college class with the same title. Much better value than buying at the college bookstore. Very happy and satisfied with this purchase - thank you.