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Chapter 1 Describe How a Network Works |
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Describe the Purpose and Functions of Various Network Devices |
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2 | (6) |
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Use the OSI and TCP/IP Models and Their Associated Protocols to Explain How Data Flows in a Network |
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8 | (2) |
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Describe Common Networked Applications, Including Web Applications |
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10 | (5) |
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Describe the Purpose and Basic Operation of the Protocols in the OSI and TCP Models |
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15 | (4) |
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Describe the Impact of Applications (Voice over IP and Video over IP) on a Network |
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19 | (4) |
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Interpret Network Diagrams |
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23 | (8) |
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Determine the Path between Two Hosts across a Network |
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31 | (4) |
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Describe the Components Required for Network and Internet Communications |
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35 | (4) |
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Identify and Correct Common Network Problems at Layers 1, 2, 3, and 7 Using a Layered Model Approach |
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39 | (3) |
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Differentiate between LAN/WAN Operation and Features |
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42 | (12) |
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54 | (2) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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56 | (1) |
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Chapter 2 Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot a Switch with VLANs and Interswitch Communications |
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Select the Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, and Connectors to Connect Switches to Other Network Devices and Hosts |
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59 | (3) |
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Explain the Technology and Media Access Control Method for Ethernet Networks |
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62 | (5) |
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Explain Network Segmentation and Basic Traffic Management Concepts |
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67 | (2) |
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Explain Basic Switching Concepts and the Operation of Cisco Switches |
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69 | (5) |
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Perform and Verify Initial Switch Configuration Tasks, Including Remote Access Management |
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74 | (3) |
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Verify Network Status and Switch Operation Using Basic Utilities (Including ping, traceroute, Telnet, SSH, arp, and ipconfig) and SHOW and DEBUG Commands |
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77 | (6) |
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Identify, Prescribe, and Resolve Common Switched Network Media Issues, Configuration Issues, Auto Negotiation, and Switch Hardware Failures |
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83 | (1) |
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Describe Enhanced Switching Technologies (Including VTP, RSTP, VLAN, PVSTP, and 802.1q) |
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84 | (4) |
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Describe How VLANs Create Logically Separate Networks and the Need for Routing between Them |
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88 | (4) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot VLANs |
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92 | (3) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Trunking on Cisco Switches |
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95 | (4) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot InterVLAN Routing |
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99 | (4) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot VTP |
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103 | (6) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot RSTP Operation |
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109 | (2) |
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Interpret the Output of Various SHOW and DEBUG Commands to Verify the Operational Status of a Cisco Switched Network |
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111 | (1) |
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Implement Basic Switch Security (Including Port Security, Trunk Access, Management VLAN Other Than VLAN 1, Etc.) |
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111 | (3) |
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114 | (4) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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118 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Implement an IP Addressing Scheme and IP Services to Meet Network Requirements in a Medium-Sized Enterprise Branch Office Network |
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119 | (34) |
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Describe the Operation and Benefits of Using Private and Public IP Addressing |
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121 | (3) |
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Explain the Operation and Benefits of Using DHCP and DNS |
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124 | (1) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot DHCP and DNS Operation on a Router (Including CLI/SDM) |
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124 | (3) |
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Implement Static and Dynamic Addressing Services for Hosts in a LAN Environment |
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127 | (5) |
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Calculate and Apply an Addressing Scheme, Including VLSM IP Addressing Design, to a Network |
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132 | (2) |
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Determine the Appropriate Classless Addressing Scheme Using VLSM and Summarization to Satisfy Addressing Requirements in a LAN/WAN Environment |
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134 | (8) |
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Describe the Technological Requirements for Running IPv6 in Conjunction with IPv4 (Including Protocols, Dual Stack, Tunneling, Etc.) |
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142 | (3) |
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145 | (4) |
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Identify and Correct Common Problems Associated with IP Addressing and Host Configurations |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (2) |
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Answer to Review Questions |
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152 | (1) |
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Chapter 4 Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Basic Router Operation and Routing on Cisco Devices |
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153 | (82) |
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Describe Basic Routing Concepts (Including Packet Forwarding and the Router Lookup Process) |
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155 | (3) |
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Describe the Operation of Cisco Routers (Including the Router Bootup Process, POST, and Router Components) |
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158 | (2) |
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Select the Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, and Connectors to Connect Routers to Other Network Devices and Hosts |
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160 | (2) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot RIPv2 |
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162 | (3) |
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Access and Utilize the Router to Set Basic Parameters (Including CLI/SDM) |
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165 | (10) |
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Connect, Configure, and Verify the Operational Status of a Device Interface |
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175 | (14) |
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Verify Device Configuration and Network Connectivity Using ping, traceroute, Telnet, SSH, or Other Utilities |
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189 | (1) |
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Perform and Verify Routing Configuration Tasks for a Static or Default Route Given Specific Routing Requirements |
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189 | (3) |
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Manage IOS Configuration Files (Including Save, Edit, Upgrade, and Restore) |
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192 | (4) |
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196 | (4) |
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Compare and Contrast Methods of Routing and Routing Protocols |
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200 | (2) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot OSPF |
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202 | (9) |
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Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot EIGRP |
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211 | (5) |
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Verify Network Connectivity (Including Using ping, traceroute, and Telnet or SSH) |
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216 | (1) |
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Troubleshoot Routing Issues |
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216 | (5) |
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Verify Router Hardware and Software Operation Using the show and debug Commands |
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221 | (6) |
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Implement Basic Router Security |
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227 | (4) |
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231 | (2) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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233 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Explain and Select the Appropriate Administrative Tasks Required for a WLAN |
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235 | (20) |
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Describe Standards Associated with Wireless Media (Including IEEE, Wi-Fi Alliance, and ITU/FCC) |
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236 | (7) |
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Identify and Describe the Purpose of the Components in a Small Wireless Network (Including SSID, BSS, and ESS) |
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243 | (3) |
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Identify the Basic Parameters to Configure on a Wireless Network to Ensure That Devices Connect to the Correct Access Point |
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246 | (2) |
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Compare and Contrast Wireless Security Features and Capabilities of WPA Security (Including Open, WEP, and WPA-1/2) |
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248 | (3) |
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Identify Common Issues with Implementing Wireless Networks (Including Interfaces and Misconfigurations) |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (2) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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254 | (1) |
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Chapter 6 Identify Security Threats to a Network and Describe General Methods to Mitigate Those Threats |
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255 | (14) |
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Describe Today's Increasing Network Security Threats and Explain the Need to Implement a Comprehensive Security Policy to Mitigate the Threats |
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256 | (4) |
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Explain General Methods to Mitigate Common Security Threats to Network Devices, Hosts, and Applications |
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260 | (1) |
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Describe the Functions of Common Security Appliances and Applications |
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261 | (3) |
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Describe Security Recommended Practices, Including Initial Steps to Secure Network Devices |
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264 | (2) |
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266 | (2) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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268 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Implement, Verify, and Troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a Medium-Sized Enterprise Branch Office Network |
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269 | (30) |
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Describe the Purpose and Types of ACLs |
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270 | (1) |
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Configure and Apply ACLs Based on Network Filtering Requirements (Including CLI/SDM) |
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270 | (13) |
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Configure and Apply ACLs to Limit Telnet and SSH Access to the Router Using (Including SDM/CLI) |
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283 | (2) |
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Verify and Monitor ACLs in a Network Environment |
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285 | (3) |
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288 | (1) |
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Explain the Basic Operation of NAT |
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288 | (2) |
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Configure NAT for Given Network Requirements Using (Including CLI/SDM) |
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290 | (3) |
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293 | (2) |
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295 | (2) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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297 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Implement and Verify WAN Links |
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299 | (26) |
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Describe Different Methods for Connecting to a WAN |
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300 | (1) |
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Configure and Verify a Basic WAN Serial Connection |
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301 | (3) |
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Configure and Verify Frame Relay on Cisco Routers |
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304 | (6) |
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Troubleshoot WAN Implementation Issues |
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310 | (4) |
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Describe VPN Technology (Including Importance, Benefits, Role, Impact, and Components) |
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314 | (1) |
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Configure and Verify a PPP Connection between Cisco Routers |
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315 | (4) |
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319 | (4) |
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Answers to Review Questions |
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323 | (2) |
| Appendix About the Companion CD |
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325 | (4) |
| Index |
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