This chapter covers the following topics that you will need to master as a CCNA:
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TCP/IP Protocols
The TCP/IP protocol suite is very important in networks today.
This section covers several portions of the protocol suite, including TCP, UDP, ARP,
ICMP, FTP, and TFTP.
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IP Addressing and Subnetting
IP addressing is absolutely the most important
topic on the CCNA exam. This section takes a detailed look at IP addressing and
outlines five different types of questions the CCNA exam uses to test your knowledge.
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IP Configuration
This section covers the configuration commands required for IP
addressing and name resolution on a Cisco router.
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IPX Addressing and Routing
The Novell NetWare protocol suite is the other
major protocol suite covered in detail on the CCNA exam. This section covers IPX
addressing and routing and also discusses the concepts and parameters used for the
varied IPX encapsulation options.
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IPX Configuration
This section covers the IOS commands used for configuration
of IPX features.
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