Cisco Router Configuration Second Edition

A Practical Introduction to Cisco IOS 12.0 Configuration Written by senior managers of Digital Island, the e-Business solutions company that counts AOL, MSNBC, CNBC, Mastercard International, the LA Times, and National Semiconductor among its customersExtensive case study of an entire internetwork complete with Cisco IOS configurations Practical examples explaining the basics of Cisco router configuration get readers up-to-speed quicklyCisco IOS output is detailed with numerous examples and clear explanations "Cisco Router Configuration, Second Edition helps novice Cisco users with the basic administration of their internetworking devices. Using straightforward case studies and practical examples, this book teaches IOS software fundamentals for configuring, operating, and maintaining internetworking devices."Cisco Router Configuration, Second Edition provides an overview of Cisco IOS software. It describes basic information on Cisco devices and device interfaces (Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, Frame Relay, ATM). The basics of IP, IPX, and AppleTalk are explained, and the book shows how to use Cisco IOS software to configure addresses, routes, and routing protocols within these three protocols. Additionally, the book provides an elaborate example of an entire network setup with complete Cisco IOS configurations. All information in this second edition contains IOS 12.0 syntax.

Fast answers and reliable solutions for all widely-used Cisco router features - all in one time-saving guide Organized for maximum efficiency: describes actual commands and options in the sequence they should be used Helps network pros eliminate time-consuming documentation searches Extensive updates: IPv6, MPLS, AutoQoS, SIP, MGCP, voice troubleshooting, VPNs, security, and more "At-a-glance" illustrations offer fast answers and easy double-checking Locating reliable Cisco router configuration command information can require extensive, time-consuming research. Cisco Router Configuration Handbook, 2/e, is the solution: a day-to-day reference to the most widely used Cisco router features and configurations. Straight from Cisco experts, it covers every facet of router configuration, including fundamentals, network protocols, packet processing, voice/telephony, security, and more. This book is organized for maximum efficiency. Related features are covered together, and features and options are covered in the sequence in which they are typically used. Shaded tabs mark each section for quick reference. Information on each feature, technology, or protocol is presented in a concise one- or two-page format, with sections presenting quick facts, configuration information, and step-by-step examples, including both required and optional commands. Simply put, this book brings together all the Cisco routing configuration information most network professionals will ever need - and organizes it more efficiently than any other resource.

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this second edition adds sections on MPLS, Security, IPv6, and IP Mobility and presents solutions to the most common configuration problems.

This work provides a guide to the configuration of Cisco routers, from tasks for beginners to advanced operations. A collection of detailed "how-to" instructions are presented, which will be of use to all professionals and students who engage with Cisco routers in the field or in the lab. The guide starts with the simple step-by-step task of connecting the router and performing basic configuration, before building up to complex and sensitive operations such as router IOS upgrade and Site-to-Site VPNs.

Cisco Router Configuration and Troubleshooting, 2nd Edition is a reference for you, the network and system administrator who finds yourself having to configure and maintain existing Cisco routers as well as get new hardware up and running. The authors begins by touching on the foundation behind routing technology: networks, protocols and hardware. Then they jump right into router configuration, discussing setup, local and wide area networking, security and monitoring. The troubleshooting section uses a fictitious company to illustrate the differenct scenarios and administrator might encounter. It includes situations that deal with Cisco routers and well as hardware from other companies, mimicking the heterogeneous environment most administrators face. The author also introduces a troubleshooting methodology to help you implement the suggested practices in the book. This section covers the physical and network layer, as well as the protocols involved in routing technologies.

CCNA Portable Command Guide Second Edition All the CCNA 640-802 commands in one compact, portable resource Preparing for the CCNA® exam? Here are all the CCNA-level commands you need in one condensed, portable resource. The CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition, is filled with valuable, easy-to-access information and is portable enough for use whether you’re in the server room or the equipment closet. This book has been completely updated to cover topics in the ICND1 640-822, ICND2 640-816, and CCNA 640-802 exams. Use this quick reference resource to help you memorize commands and concepts as you work to pass the CCNA exam. The guide summarizes all CCNA certification-level Cisco IOS® Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, providing you with tips and examples of how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios. Configuration examples throughout the book provide you with a better understanding of how these commands are used in simple network designs. The ten topics covered are TCP/IP An Introduction to Cisco Devices Configuring a Router Routing Switching Implementing a Wireless LAN Network Administration and Troubleshooting Managing IP Services WANs Network Security Scott Empson is currently the associate chair of the bachelor of applied information systems technology degree program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, teaching Cisco® routing, switching, and network design courses in certificate, diploma, and applied degree programs at the post-secondary level. He is also the program coordinator of the Cisco Networking Academy® Program at NAIT, a Regional Academy covering central and northern Alberta. He has earned three undergraduate degrees and currently holds several industry certifications, including CCNP®, CCDA®, CCAI, and Network+®. Access all CCNA commands–use as a quick, offline resource for research and solutions Logical how-to topic groupings provide one-stop research Great for review before CCNA certification exams Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go “Create Your Own Journal” section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs “What Do You Want to Do?” chart inside back cover helps you to quickly reference specific tasks This book is part of the Cisco Press® Certification Self-Study Product Family, which offers readers a self-paced study routine for Cisco® certification exams. Titles in the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family are part of a recommended learning program from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification Covers: CCNA Exam (640-822 ICND1, 640-816 ICND2, and 640-802 CCNA)

Cisco routers and switches are the cornerstones of many networks. But when things break, repairs can intimidate even the most competent administrator. Luckily, just knowing the "in case of emergency" basics will take you far. Just like the original, this second edition of the highly acclaimed Cisco Routers for the Desperate is written for the administrator in crisis mode. Updated to cover switches and the latest Cisco terminology, with a tighter focus on the needs of the small network administrator, this second edition gives you what you need to know to provide reliable network services and fix problems fast. You'll find coverage of: –Installation—how to get your router and network connections up and running right the first time –Troubleshooting routers and switches, so that you can determine whether your hardware or the Internet is broken –Security concerns, like how to keep your network equipment safe from hackers and install a private network between two offices –How to implement basic network redundancy to reduce the risk of network downtime Cisco Routers for the Desperate, 2nd Edition is designed to be read once and left alone until something breaks. When it does, you'll have everything you need to know in one easy-to-follow guidebook.