Anthony Sequeira (CCIE No. 15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion: teaching and writing about Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Anthony has lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. He has never been happier in his career than he is now as a senior technical instructor at ACI Learning. ACI is a leader in audit, cybersecurity, and IT pro training in self-paced and instructor-led formats. Follow Anthony today on X @compsolv or Facebook at facebook.com/compsolv.  Ronald Wong is the Director of Content Development for ACI Learning. He leads teams that are responsible for developing learning content for ACI. They develop courseware, labs, assessments, and ITPRO training. Previously Ronald has led Cisco, Microsoft Windows, CompTIA, and IT security training for the U.S. Army 7th SFG, the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Group, and the DoD at Ft. Lee. Most recently, Ronald was an Edutainer at ACI Learning and loved it. He takes a special interest in Networking Technology, especially Cisco, and tries his best to work as a good generalist in the IT field.

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• Introduction xxiiPart I Packet Tracer Fundamentals 1Chapter 1 Introducing Packet Tracer 3Accessing and Installing Cisco Packet Tracer 4Exploring Packet Tracer 9Chapter Review 13Chapter 2 Building Your First Simulation 15Building the Lab Topology 15Lab 2.1: Building a Sample Lab 16Configuring and Verifying IP Reachability 19Lab 2.2: Configuring IP Reachability 19Chapter Review 22Chapter 3 Customizing Packet Tracer 23Customizing Packet Tracer 23Lab 3.1: Customizing Packet Tracer 23Customizing Your First Simulation 27Lab 3.2: Customizing Your First Simulation 27Chapter Review 30Part II Network Fundamentals 31Chapter 4 Cisco IOS Basics 33Chapter Pretest 34Answers 34The Cisco IOS CLI 35Lab 4.1: The Cisco IOS CLI 37Configuring Cisco IOS 40Lab 4.2: Configuring Cisco IOS 42Lab 4.3: Chapter Review 44Review Questions 45Answers to Review Questions 46Chapter 5 Physical Interfaces and Cabling Types 47Chapter Pretest 48Answers 48Single-Mode Fiber, Multimode Fiber, and Copper 49Troubleshoot Interface and Cable Issues (Collisions, Errors, Duplex, Speed) 52Lab 5.1: Working with Interfaces and Cable Types 56Lab 5.2: Chapter Review 57Review Questions 58Answers to Review Questions 60Chapter 6 Configure and Verify IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting 61Chapter Pretest 62Answers 63Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting 64Lab 6.1: IPv4 Address Configuration and Verification 68Compare and Contrast IPv4 Address Types 71Lab 6.2: IPv4 Address Types 72Describe the Need for Private IPv4 Addressing 74Verify IP Parameters for Client OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) 76Lab 6.3: Verify IPv4 on a Client OS 77Lab 6.4: Chapter Review 79Review Questions 80Answers to Review Questions 81Chapter 7 Configure IPv6 83Chapter Pretest 84Answers 85Compare and Contrast IPv6 Address Types 85Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv6 Addressing 89Lab 7.1: IPv6 Address Configuration and Verification 90Lab 7.2: IPv6 EUI-64 Address Configuration and Verification 92Verify IPv6 Parameters for the Client OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) 95Lab 7.3: IPv6 on a Client OS 96Topic Quiz 97Topic Quiz Answers 97Lab 7.4: Chapter Review 97Review Questions 98Answers to Review Questions 99Chapter 8 Describe Wireless Principles 101Chapter Pretest 101Answers 102Wireless Principles 102Lab 8.1: Chapter Review 104Review Questions 104Answers to Review Questions 105Chapter 9 Configure Switching Basics 107Chapter Pretest 108Answers 108Describe Switching Concepts 109Interpret Ethernet Frame Format 113Lab 9.1: Chapter Review 114Review Questions 115Answers to Review Questions 116Part III Network Access 117Chapter 10 Configure and Verify VLANs and Interswitch Connectivity 119Chapter Pretest 120Answers 120Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot VLANs (Normal Range) Spanning Multiple Switches 121Lab 10.1: Configuring VLANs 125Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Interswitch Connectivity 128Lab 10.2: Configuring Interswitch Connectivity 130Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel 132Lab 10.3: Configuring EtherChannel 137Lab 10.4: Chapter Review 139Review Questions 140Answers to Review Questions 141Chapter 11 Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols 143Chapter Pretest 143Answers 144Configure and Verify Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 144Configure and Verify Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) 145Lab 11.1: Chapter Review 147Review Questions 148Answers to Review Questions 149Chapter 12 Configure Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 151Chapter Pretest 152Answers 152Understand Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 152Lab 12.1: Chapter Review 161Review Questions 162Answers to Review Questions 163Chapter 13 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes 165Chapter Pretest 166Answers 166Using Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes 166Lab 13.1: Chapter Review 170Review Questions 171Answers to Review Questions 171Part IV IP Connectivity 173Chapter 14 Interpret the Components of a Routing Table 175Chapter Pretest 176Answers 176Describe Routing Concepts 177Interpret the Components of a Routing Table 179Lab 14.1: Interpret a Routing Table 182Describe How a Routing Table Is Populated by Different RoutingInformation Sources 183Lab 14.2: Chapter Review 185Review Questions 186Answers to Review Questions 187Chapter 15 Configure and Verify IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routing 189Chapter Pretest 190Answers 190Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routing 190Lab 15.1: IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes 192Lab 15.2: Chapter Review 194Review Questions 195Answers to Review Questions 196Chapter 16 Configure and Verify Single Area OSPFv2 197Chapter Pretest 198Answers 198Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Single Area OSPFv2 for IPv4 198Lab 16.1: OSPFv2 203Lab 16.2: Chapter Review 204Review Questions 205Answers to Review Questions 206Part V IP Services 207Chapter 17 Configure and Verify Inside Source NAT 209Chapter Pretest 210Answers 211Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Inside Source NAT 211Lab 17.1: NAT 216Lab 17.2: Chapter Review 217Review Questions 218Answers to Review Questions 219Chapter 18 Configure and Verify NTP 221Chapter Pretest 222Answers 222Configure and Verify NTP Operating in Client/Server Mode 222Lab 18.1: NTP 224Lab 18.2: Chapter Review 226Review Questions 227Answers to Review Questions 228Chapter 19 Configure DNS and DHCP 229Chapter Pretest 230Answers 230Describe DNS Lookup Operation 231Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Issues Involving DNS 233Configure and Verify DHCP on a Router 236Lab 19.1: Configuring DHCP 240Troubleshoot Client and Router-Based DHCP Connectivity Issues 241Lab 19.2: Chapter Review 244Review Questions 245Answers to Review Questions 245Chapter 20 Configure Other Networking Services 247Chapter Pretest 248Answers 248Describe the Use of Syslog and SNMP Features 249Lab 20.1: Configuring Syslog 252Explain the Forwarding Per-Hop Behavior (PHB) for QoS 253Using SSH and FTP/TFTP in a Network 256Lab 20.2: Configuring SSH 256Lab 20.3: Chapter Review 258Review Questions 259Answers to Review Questions 260Part VI Security Fundamentals 261Chapter 21 Configure Device Access Control 263Chapter Pretest 264Answers 266Configuring Device Access Controls 266Lab 21.1: Configuring Device Access Controls 274Lab 21.2: Chapter Review 276Review Questions 277Answers to Review Questions 278Chapter 22 Configure and Verify Access Control Lists 279Chapter Pretest 280Answers 283Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 Standard Numbered and Named Access Lists for Routed Interfaces 283Lab 22.1: Configuring Access Control Lists 287Lab 22.2: Chapter Review 289Review Questions 290Answers to Review Questions 291Chapter 23 Configure Layer 2 Security Features 293Chapter Pretest 294Answers 294Configure Layer 2 Security Features 294Lab 23.1: Configuring Layer 2 Security Features 299Lab 23.2: Chapter Review 301Review Questions 302Answers to Review Questions 303Chapter 24 Configure Wireless Security Protocols 305Chapter Pretest 306Answers 306Describe WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 306Lab 24.1: Configuring Wireless Security 307Lab 24.2: Chapter Review 309Review Questions 310Answers to Review Questions 310Part VII Appendices 311Appendix A Other CCNA Topics 313Appendix B Practice Exams 379Glossary 429  9780135313091, TOC, 10/3/2024

Anthony Sequeira (CCIE No. 15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion: teaching and writing about Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Anthony has lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. He has never been happier in his career than he is now as a senior technical instructor at ACI Learning. ACI is a leader in audit, cybersecurity, and IT pro training in self-paced and instructor-led formats. Follow Anthony today on X @compsolv or Facebook at facebook.com/compsolv.  Ronald Wong is the Director of Content Development for ACI Learning. He leads teams that are responsible for developing learning content for ACI. They develop courseware, labs, assessments, and ITPRO training. Previously Ronald has led Cisco, Microsoft Windows, CompTIA, and IT security training for the U.S. Army 7th SFG, the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Group, and the DoD at Ft. Lee. Most recently, Ronald was an Edutainer at ACI Learning and loved it. He takes a special interest in Networking Technology, especially Cisco, and tries his best to work as a good generalist in the IT field.

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• Introduction xxiiPart I Packet Tracer Fundamentals 1Chapter 1 Introducing Packet Tracer 3Accessing and Installing Cisco Packet Tracer 4Exploring Packet Tracer 9Chapter Review 13Chapter 2 Building Your First Simulation 15Building the Lab Topology 15Lab 2.1: Building a Sample Lab 16Configuring and Verifying IP Reachability 19Lab 2.2: Configuring IP Reachability 19Chapter Review 22Chapter 3 Customizing Packet Tracer 23Customizing Packet Tracer 23Lab 3.1: Customizing Packet Tracer 23Customizing Your First Simulation 27Lab 3.2: Customizing Your First Simulation 27Chapter Review 30Part II Network Fundamentals 31Chapter 4 Cisco IOS Basics 33Chapter Pretest 34Answers 34The Cisco IOS CLI 35Lab 4.1: The Cisco IOS CLI 37Configuring Cisco IOS 40Lab 4.2: Configuring Cisco IOS 42Lab 4.3: Chapter Review 44Review Questions 45Answers to Review Questions 46Chapter 5 Physical Interfaces and Cabling Types 47Chapter Pretest 48Answers 48Single-Mode Fiber, Multimode Fiber, and Copper 49Troubleshoot Interface and Cable Issues (Collisions, Errors, Duplex, Speed) 52Lab 5.1: Working with Interfaces and Cable Types 56Lab 5.2: Chapter Review 57Review Questions 58Answers to Review Questions 60Chapter 6 Configure and Verify IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting 61Chapter Pretest 62Answers 63Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 Addressing and Subnetting 64Lab 6.1: IPv4 Address Configuration and Verification 68Compare and Contrast IPv4 Address Types 71Lab 6.2: IPv4 Address Types 72Describe the Need for Private IPv4 Addressing 74Verify IP Parameters for Client OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) 76Lab 6.3: Verify IPv4 on a Client OS 77Lab 6.4: Chapter Review 79Review Questions 80Answers to Review Questions 81Chapter 7 Configure IPv6 83Chapter Pretest 84Answers 85Compare and Contrast IPv6 Address Types 85Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv6 Addressing 89Lab 7.1: IPv6 Address Configuration and Verification 90Lab 7.2: IPv6 EUI-64 Address Configuration and Verification 92Verify IPv6 Parameters for the Client OS (Windows, macOS, Linux) 95Lab 7.3: IPv6 on a Client OS 96Topic Quiz 97Topic Quiz Answers 97Lab 7.4: Chapter Review 97Review Questions 98Answers to Review Questions 99Chapter 8 Describe Wireless Principles 101Chapter Pretest 101Answers 102Wireless Principles 102Lab 8.1: Chapter Review 104Review Questions 104Answers to Review Questions 105Chapter 9 Configure Switching Basics 107Chapter Pretest 108Answers 108Describe Switching Concepts 109Interpret Ethernet Frame Format 113Lab 9.1: Chapter Review 114Review Questions 115Answers to Review Questions 116Part III Network Access 117Chapter 10 Configure and Verify VLANs and Interswitch Connectivity 119Chapter Pretest 120Answers 120Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot VLANs (Normal Range) Spanning Multiple Switches 121Lab 10.1: Configuring VLANs 125Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Interswitch Connectivity 128Lab 10.2: Configuring Interswitch Connectivity 130Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel 132Lab 10.3: Configuring EtherChannel 137Lab 10.4: Chapter Review 139Review Questions 140Answers to Review Questions 141Chapter 11 Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols 143Chapter Pretest 143Answers 144Configure and Verify Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 144Configure and Verify Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) 145Lab 11.1: Chapter Review 147Review Questions 148Answers to Review Questions 149Chapter 12 Configure Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 151Chapter Pretest 152Answers 152Understand Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol 152Lab 12.1: Chapter Review 161Review Questions 162Answers to Review Questions 163Chapter 13 Compare Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes 165Chapter Pretest 166Answers 166Using Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP Modes 166Lab 13.1: Chapter Review 170Review Questions 171Answers to Review Questions 171Part IV IP Connectivity 173Chapter 14 Interpret the Components of a Routing Table 175Chapter Pretest 176Answers 176Describe Routing Concepts 177Interpret the Components of a Routing Table 179Lab 14.1: Interpret a Routing Table 182Describe How a Routing Table Is Populated by Different RoutingInformation Sources 183Lab 14.2: Chapter Review 185Review Questions 186Answers to Review Questions 187Chapter 15 Configure and Verify IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routing 189Chapter Pretest 190Answers 190Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routing 190Lab 15.1: IPv4 and IPv6 Static Routes 192Lab 15.2: Chapter Review 194Review Questions 195Answers to Review Questions 196Chapter 16 Configure and Verify Single Area OSPFv2 197Chapter Pretest 198Answers 198Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Single Area OSPFv2 for IPv4 198Lab 16.1: OSPFv2 203Lab 16.2: Chapter Review 204Review Questions 205Answers to Review Questions 206Part V IP Services 207Chapter 17 Configure and Verify Inside Source NAT 209Chapter Pretest 210Answers 211Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Inside Source NAT 211Lab 17.1: NAT 216Lab 17.2: Chapter Review 217Review Questions 218Answers to Review Questions 219Chapter 18 Configure and Verify NTP 221Chapter Pretest 222Answers 222Configure and Verify NTP Operating in Client/Server Mode 222Lab 18.1: NTP 224Lab 18.2: Chapter Review 226Review Questions 227Answers to Review Questions 228Chapter 19 Configure DNS and DHCP 229Chapter Pretest 230Answers 230Describe DNS Lookup Operation 231Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Issues Involving DNS 233Configure and Verify DHCP on a Router 236Lab 19.1: Configuring DHCP 240Troubleshoot Client and Router-Based DHCP Connectivity Issues 241Lab 19.2: Chapter Review 244Review Questions 245Answers to Review Questions 245Chapter 20 Configure Other Networking Services 247Chapter Pretest 248Answers 248Describe the Use of Syslog and SNMP Features 249Lab 20.1: Configuring Syslog 252Explain the Forwarding Per-Hop Behavior (PHB) for QoS 253Using SSH and FTP/TFTP in a Network 256Lab 20.2: Configuring SSH 256Lab 20.3: Chapter Review 258Review Questions 259Answers to Review Questions 260Part VI Security Fundamentals 261Chapter 21 Configure Device Access Control 263Chapter Pretest 264Answers 266Configuring Device Access Controls 266Lab 21.1: Configuring Device Access Controls 274Lab 21.2: Chapter Review 276Review Questions 277Answers to Review Questions 278Chapter 22 Configure and Verify Access Control Lists 279Chapter Pretest 280Answers 283Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot IPv4 Standard Numbered and Named Access Lists for Routed Interfaces 283Lab 22.1: Configuring Access Control Lists 287Lab 22.2: Chapter Review 289Review Questions 290Answers to Review Questions 291Chapter 23 Configure Layer 2 Security Features 293Chapter Pretest 294Answers 294Configure Layer 2 Security Features 294Lab 23.1: Configuring Layer 2 Security Features 299Lab 23.2: Chapter Review 301Review Questions 302Answers to Review Questions 303Chapter 24 Configure Wireless Security Protocols 305Chapter Pretest 306Answers 306Describe WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 306Lab 24.1: Configuring Wireless Security 307Lab 24.2: Chapter Review 309Review Questions 310Answers to Review Questions 310Part VII Appendices 311Appendix A Other CCNA Topics 313Appendix B Practice Exams 379Glossary 429  9780135313091, TOC, 10/3/2024