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Chapter
3
IP Addressing
THE CCNP ROUTING EXAM TOPICS COVERED
IN THIS CHAPTER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Review the fundamental concepts of IP addressing
Gain an understanding of how IP addresses can be depleted if
used inefficiently
Understand the benefits of VLSM (Variable-Length
Subnet Mask)
Learn how to calculate VLSM
Explain how OSPF supports the use of VLSM
Explain how EIGRP supports the use of VLSM
Become familiar with CIDR (Classless Interdomain Routing)
Recognize the benefits of route summarization
Detail how to disable automatic route summarization for
classless routing protocols
Examine how to use IP unnumbered interfaces
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