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~ Ron Gilster (Author) "Regardless of the motives Cisco Systems, Inc. had in developing its Career Certifications, the certification exams included in this program have become desired, sought after,..." (more)
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What was that whizzing sound? It was you, passing the CCNA certification exam. After you've covered all of Cisco Systems' exam objectives in CCNA For Dummies, such tasks as following network protocols, routing, and maintaining network security will be new tools to add to your skill set.

First, expect to become familiar with the language of the exam with the expert guidance of your certified authors. Then, find your way around the workings of the OSI model and its layers: the data link, network, transport, and upper layers. Routers become manageable as you practice commands and algorithms. And when you're comfortable with network protocols, you'll move on to LAN and WAN switching.

The book's CD-ROM helps you assess your weak spots through a test engine and a variety of exam scenarios, and ten sites to boost your studying are also included. Remember: It's just a test, and at this point, it's open book!

Covers: Exam 640-507

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  • Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; Illustrated Edition edition (April 15, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764506900
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764506901
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #848,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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preceding filter statements, running configuration file, exec mode, global configuration mode, smaller collision domains, wildcard mask, routed protocol, startup configuration file, tftp server, standard access lists, ipx network, router commands, ipx routing, setup mode, valid subnets, autonomous system number, administrative distance, flow control method, layer routers, encapsulation type, subnet mask, nearest server, borrowing bits, data encapsulation, subnets number
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Enable Exec, Quick Assessment, Cisco Systems, Sylvan Prometric, Internet Protocol, Explicit Congestion Notification, Link Access Procedure, Routing Information Protocol, Transmission Control Protocol, Applying Three Methods, Service Advertising Protocol, Carrier Sense Multiple Access, Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Cisco Networking Academy, Cyclic Redundancy Check, Gain Switching Success, Presenting the Presentation Layer, Service Advertisement Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol, User Datagram Protocol, Banyan Vines, Boson Software, Core Protocol, Decimal Binary, Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for Test 640-507, September 27, 2000
By dan mayberry (san diego ca) - See all my reviews
Words of caution. Test #640-507 was released in Aug of 2000. This book came out in April of 2000. I found out "AFTER " I read the book, took the test, didn't pass, and searched for new study material. The book cover says that it is for test 640-507 but it misses the mark. I found the book to be generally useful. Lots of good info. Everything was explained clearly. Good book to have on your desk. For test preperation, look for a newer book.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Only a start, March 3, 2005
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This review is from: CCNA for Dummies, Second Edition (Paperback)
First of all, I would tell anyone studying for their CCNA exams to read this book first. Most of the other books on the subject are written by nerds for nerds. This book (as is true of most of the "for Dummies" series) demystifies a lot of the technology by describing it in clear language. But don't use it as your only study guide. It is NOT the only reference you're going to need to pass the exam. I also used Wendell Odom's books (published by Cisco Press). I recommend them for content but I found some of the explanations a little difficult and had to reread passages several times to get what he was saying. Also, the CCNA flash cards book (also published by Cisco Press) is a good resource. I used CCNA for Dummies, Wendell Odom's CCNA Intro and CCNA ICND, and the flash cards books to study for a recertification and did very well. If you are studying for a first time certification, I would add one more source (publsihed by Sybex or McGraw Hill--take your pick) because each author is going to emphasize different things and this is the only way to get the big picture. Regarding the quality of the practice testing software supplied with CCNA for Dummies, I ran into this with Boson (who supplied the practice tests for CCNA for Dummies and the practice tests and NetSim software to Cisco Press)--yes, some of the practice questions do have wrong answers. The QC, though, is the responsibility of the authors of the tests, not IDG, Cisco Press or Boson. The tests are buggy but the publisher is standing between you and the author. You'll beat up the publisher for selling you an inferior product but the actual responsibility lies with the author of the practice test. The only thing you can do here is know your subject so well that you know when the answers to the practice tests are wrong. As far as the practice simulators are concerned, go to Cisco's website to see what the test simulator is REALLY like. So, the bottom line on CCNA for Dummies is that this should definitely be in your arsenal but should not be the only book you use to study for the test(s). You're definitely going to need several books to do well on the exam.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars This book is incomplete and a disappointment, August 21, 2000
I am a big fan of the "Dummies" series, as I couldn't have passed my half dozen MCSE tests without their help. I was able to get some information from it, but if I had made it my primary study guide, I don't think I could have bested 55-60% on the exam. I have noticed that everyone else that reviewed this book took the 640-407 exam. This book is supposed to be for the new 507, which is the one I took. This book falls far short in covering the switching and Wan protocols on the new exam. Also, the outpost game on the CD does not function properly. I know two other people that purchase it, and none of us was able to load it. This book will help as a companion, but it should be only a minor player in your study efforts.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book is out of date
This book does NOT cover the current subject matter that's in the latest CCNA or CCENT exams. It is well written, and covers topics in a clearer language than many of the Cisco... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Dummies book
I am a fan of the Dummies books. When I want a quick summary or easy introduction to a technology/industry/genre, the dummies books are usually one of the first tools I reach... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Referance Guide
This book does a great job of reviewing what you should already know like the basics of networking and teaching you things you don't know like sub-netting. Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by Snow Crash

2.0 out of 5 stars Plentiful errors
Too many errors in the book, it can cause more frustration and confusion than it is worth.
Published on March 8, 2007 by Jason

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3.0 out of 5 stars Review for Dummies
I have not had the opportunity to use this textbook as of yet, but I have seen of it, it looks Very Good.
Published on August 25, 2006 by R. Dale Kocias

2.0 out of 5 stars Not geared for the CCNA exam
This book is good as a primer if you want consider achieving a CCNA. This book is not good as a study guide for the exam, due to its lack of granularity on most CCNA subjects.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for newbees
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Book and then the Cisco Book
As with all the 'For Dummies' books, this book is an excellent place to start. It's fast to read, and by the time you finish you will have a good overall view of the subject. Read more
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