Cisco Networking For Dummies
Cisco Systems, Inc., is the largest manufacturer of networking systems in the world. It dominates the router and switch market to the extent that Cisco routers and switches are considered by many networking professionals to set the standard for all other companies.\ Cisco routers, switches, and other equipment keep running without problems, are readily upgraded, are easily adapted to new network configurations, and are compatible with virtually every transport or access method.\ Cisco...
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Your fun and easy guide to routing and switchingSubnet masks, OSI layers, and more - explained in plain English!Your road map for Cisco networking successCisco equipment is at the heart of most large networking systems. But how do you get up to speed on all those data protocols, hardware components, and IOS commands? Relax! With this thoroughly updated reference at your side, you'll be networking in no time, from routing and switching on LANs and WANs to setting up firewalls, proxies, and VPNs.The Dummies Way* Explanations in plain English* "Get in, get out" information* Icons and other navigational aids* Tear-out cheat sheet* Top ten lists* A dash of humor and funGet smart! @www.dummies.com* Find listings of all our books* Choose from many different subject categories* Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com
Introduction1Pt. ICisco Networking Basics7Ch. 1The Cisco Networking World9Ch. 2The OSI and Other Network Models17Ch. 3Taking It from the Topology43Ch. 4Stringing It All Together59Pt. IICisco and the Internetwork85Ch. 5Cisco and the OSI Layers87Ch. 6Transporting Data over the Internetwork97Ch. 7Working with Those Weird Numbers113Ch. 8The Curse of the Subnet Mask and Other Boolean Tales123Pt. IIIRouting and Switching: Inside and Out155Ch. 9Installing Routing and Switching157Ch. 10Switching Around the LAN173Ch. 11Working with Routers185Ch. 12Going the Full Route201Ch. 13Giving Voice to Your Network233Ch. 14Working with WAN Technologies247Ch. 15Designing Your Network275Pt. IVThe Softer Side of Cisco293Ch. 16Working with the IOS295Ch. 17Configuring a Router317Pt. VPrivacy, Security, and Other Secrets347Ch. 18Securing the Network through the Router349Ch. 19Working with Firewalls, Proxies, and Other Safety Measures367Ch. 20Implementing VPNs379Pt. VIThe Part of Tens389Ch. 21Ten Great Network Design Tips391Ch. 22Ten Network Installation Tips397Ch. 23Ten Things to Check When Configuring a Cisco Router405AppCisco IOS Commands411Index415
