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Introduction

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Test yourself using all the flashcards on the CD. There are brand new
and updated flashcard programs on the CD to help you prepare com-
pletely for the CCNA exam. These are a great study tool!

The electronic flashcards can be used on your Windows computer, Pocket PC,

or on your Palm device.

10.

Make sure you read the "Key Terms" and "Commands Used in This
Chapter" lists at the end of the chapters. Appendix C lists all the com-
mands used in the book, including an explanation for each command.

To learn every bit of the material covered in this book, you'll have to

apply yourself regularly, and with discipline. Try to set aside the same time
period every day to study, and select a comfortable and quiet place to do so.
If you work hard, you will be surprised at how quickly you learn this
material.

If you follow the steps listed above, and really study and practice the

review questions, CD exams, electronic flashcards, and written and hands-
on labs, it would be hard to fail the CCNA exam.

What's on the CD?

We worked hard to provide some really great tools to help you with your
certification process. All of the following tools should be loaded on your
workstation when studying for the test.

Router Fundamentals Simulator

The companion CD contains the Router Fundamentals Simulator, a "mini"
version of Sybex's best-selling CCNA Virtual Lab e-trainer. The Virtual Lab
is a stand-alone product that allows readers to gain hands-on experience
without buying expensive Cisco gear. This practical experience is a must-
have for anyone hoping to pass the CCNA exam. Its smaller counterpart, the
Router Fundamentals Simulator bundled with this book's CD, covers the
absolute essentials for the exam, represented by the 14 hands-on labs con-
tained in Appendix A. (The Router Fundamental Simulator requires Real-
Player, which is also included on the CD.) You can find more router
simulator software available for purchase at

www.routersim.com

www.sybex.com