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Wayne Lewis is the Cisco Academy Manager for the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT), based at Honolulu Community College (HonCC), and the Legal Main Contact for the CCNA/CCNP/Network Security Cisco Academy Training Center at PCATT/HonCC.

The all-new and only authorized textbook for the new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless course A portable reference that supports the topics in the all-new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless cu... MORErriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all-new graphical presentations Written and Edited by leading Academy Instructor LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for this CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. Completely revised to match the new curriculum with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the authors, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA Exploration curriculum. This new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates recently improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. Chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter Check Your Understanding questions and Summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, key features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and Packet Tracer activities throughout.

LAN Switching and Wireless CCNA Exploration Companion Guide Wayne Lewis, Ph.D. LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guideis the official supplemental textbook for the LAN Switching and Wireless course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNAreg; Exploration curriculum version 4. This course provides a comprehensive approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. The Companion Guide, written and edited by a Networking Academy instructor, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The bookrs"s features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams. New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives: Review core concepts by answering the questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms: Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and turn to the highlighted terms in context in each chapter. Glossary: Consult the all-new comprehensive glossary with more than 190 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer key: Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge questions and activities: Strive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer. Wayne Lewis is the Cisco Academy Manager for the Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT), based at Honolulu Community College. How To: Look for this icon to study the steps that you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Packet Tracer Activities: Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM. Also available for the LAN Switching and Wireless course: LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide ISBN-10: 1-58713-202-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-202-5 Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: Packet Tracer Activity exercise files A Guide to Using a Networkerrs"s Journal booklet Taking Notes: A .txt file of the chapter objectives More IT Career Information Tips on Lifelong Learning in Networking This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Pressreg;. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking online curriculum.

LAN Design	p. 1
Objectives	p. 1
Key Terms	p. 1
Switched LAN Architecture	p. 2
The Hierarchical Network Model	p. 2
Access Layer	p. 2
Distribution Layer	p. 3
Core Layer	p. 3
A Hierarchical Network in a Medium-Sized Business	p. 4
Benefits of a Hierarchical Network	p. 4
Principles of Hier... MOREarchical Network Design	p. 6
Network Diameter	p. 7
Bandwidth Aggregation	p. 8
Redundancy	p. 9
What Is a Converged Network?	p. 10
Legacy Equipment	p. 10
Advanced Technology	p. 11
New Options	p. 12
Separate Voice, Video, and Data Networks	p. 13
Matching Switches to Specific LAN Functions	p. 15
Considerations for Hierarchical Network Switches	p. 15
Traffic Flow Analysis	p. 15
User Community Analysis	p. 17
Data Stores and Data Servers Analysis	p. 19
Topology Diagrams	p. 20
Switch Features	p. 22
Switch Form Factors	p. 22
Switch Performance	p. 24
Power over Ethernet and Layer 3 Functionality	p. 26
Switch Features in a Hierarchical Network	p. 28
Access Layer Switch Features	p. 28
Distribution Layer Switch Features	p. 30
Core Layer Switch Features	p. 31
Switches for Small and Medium Sized Business (SMB)	p. 33
Catalyst Express 500	p. 33
Catalyst 2960	p. 34
Catalyst 3560	p. 35
Catalyst 3750	p. 36
Catalyst 4500	p. 36
Catalyst 4900	p. 37
Catalyst 6500	p. 38
Comparing Switches	p. 39
Summary	p. 40
Labs	p. 40
Check Your Understanding	p. 41
Challenge Questions and Activities	p. 44
Basic Switch Concepts and Configuration	p. 45
Objectives	p. 45
Key Terms	p. 45
Introduction to Ethernet/802.3 LANs	p. 46
Key Elements of Ethernet/802.3 Networks	p. 46
CSMA/CD	p. 46
Ethernet Communications	p. 47
Duplex Settings	p. 49
Switch Port Settings	p. 50
Switch MAC Address Table	p. 51
Design Considerations for Ethernet/802.3 Networks	p. 52
Bandwidth and Throughput	p. 52
Collision Domains	p. 53
Broadcast Domains	p. 54
Network Latency	p. 54
Network Congestion	p. 55
LAN Segmentation	p. 55
LAN Design Considerations	p. 56
Forwarding Frames Using a Switch	p. 58
Switch Forwarding Methods	p. 59
Symmetric and Asymmetric Switching	p. 60
Memory Buffering	p. 60
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching	p. 62
Switch Management Configuration	p. 63
Navigating Command-Line Interface Modes	p. 63
GUI-Based Alternatives to the CLI	p. 65
Using the Help Facility	p. 68
Accessing the Command History	p. 70
Switch Boot Sequence	p. 71
Prepare to Configure the Switch	p. 72
Basic Switch Configuration	p. 72
Management Interface	p. 73
Default Gateway	p. 74
Duplex and Speed	p. 75
HTTP Access	p. 76
MAC Address Table Management	p. 77
Verifying Switch Configuration	p. 78
Basic Switch Management	p. 80
Backing Up and Restoring Switch Configuration Files	p. 80
Using a TFTP Server with Switch Configuration Files	p. 82
Clearing Switch Configuration Information	p. 84
Configuring Switch Security	p. 85
Configuring Password Options	p. 85
Securing Console Access	p. 85
Securing Virtual Terminal Access	p. 87
Securing Privileged EXEC Access	p. 88
Encrypting Switch Passwords	p. 89
Password Recovery	p. 90
Login Banners	p. 92
Configure Telnet and SSH	p. 93
Configuring Telnet	p. 93
Configuring SSH	p. 94
Common Security Attacks	p. 96
MAC Address Flooding	p. 96
Spoofing Attacks	p. 100
CDP Attacks	p. 101
Telnet Attacks	p. 102
Security Tools	p. 103
Configuring Port Security	p. 105
Securing Unused Ports	p. 110
Summary	p. 111
Labs	p. 111
Check Your Understanding	p. 112
Challenge Questions and Activities	p. 117
VLANs	p. 121
Objectives
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