Take the direct route to timely mastery of the CCNA exam! This compact, no-nonsense test prep manual covers the "must know" information readers need to pass the new Cisco CCNA exam 640-801 - in fewer than 300 pages. Succinct, user-friendly coverage strengthens readers' knowledge of networking technologies and Cisco-specific products, with twenty questions per chapter that relate directly to the objectives on the exam. Practical "Test Tips" help readers focus on specific areas of concern, while essential skills-based questions build their knowledge of how to work on the equipment featured on the exam.

Features:

• a newly updated chapter on IP Routing provides added information on using OSPF and EIGRP
• modernized switching content includes the commands necessary to configure a 2900 series switch
• 20 questions per chapter thoroughly prepare readers for the CCNA exam, with detailed answers that include why an answer is correct for more effective learning and studying
• easy-to-understand diagrams, rich screen chapters, and comprehensive tables that accompany many router and switch commands

• Internetworking Models and Communication Standards
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
• Configuring and managing a Cisco Router
• IP Routing
• IP Routing (OSPF and EIGRP)
• Access Lists
• Routing in a Wide Area Network
• Layer 2 Switching in a Local Area Network
• Appendix A Abbreviated CLI Commands
• Appendix B CCNA 640-801 Exam Preparation
• Appendix C Answers to Knowledge Test Questions
• Appendix D Password Recovery Procedures
• Glossary