Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies

Need to network with the best of 'em? Get started with Cisco and this book So you're going to manage a Cisco network, and you're a little overwhelmed by all that entails? Fear not, brave network admin! Here's a practical, hands-on guide to each major aspect of a Cisco network. Learn all about TCP/IP, how to work with switches and routers, advice on laying out a wireless network, how to keep your network secure, and more. All for one - learn the network management basics that apply to all types of networks Know the parts - get a complete overview of the products that make up a typical office network Translate alphabet soup - understand IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ARP, LANs, and VLANs Switch it on - examine the essentials of switches, make switch configurations, and establish fault tolerance The route to success - see what routers do; configure the router, serial connections, and WAN links; and choose a routing protocol Plan your WLAN - understand wireless benefits, different wireless technologies, and Cisco wireless solutions Lock it down - secure your network with Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliances or with ACLs and NAT Do it right - know the likely attacks and follow security best practices Open the book and find: A detailed look at network design Binary and hexadecimal essentials How to work with the Cisco IOS What you should know about network classes A guide to Cisco Discovery Protocol Technologies involved in creating a WAN Tips on wireless frequency management How to combat DDOS and sniffer attacks 6 books in 1 Overview Internet Protocols Switching Routing Wireless Security