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Cisco Systems, Inc., is the largest manufacturer of networking systems in the world. It dominates the router and switch market to the extent that Cisco routers and switches are considered by many networking professionals to set the standard for all other companies.

Cisco routers, switches, and other equipment keep running without problems, are readily upgraded, are easily adapted to new network configurations, and are compatible with virtually every transport or access method.

Cisco Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, presents the facts, concepts, processes, and applications that Cisco network administrators need to know in step–by–step lists, tables, figures, and text – without long explanations. This easy–to–understand guide covers

Layering a Cisco network
Transporting data over the Internetwork
Routing and switching: inside and out
Working with WAN technologies
Designing your own network
Working with firewalls, proxies, and other safety measures
Implementing VPNs

Certification candidates may find Cisco Networking For Dummies, 2nd Edition, to be an excellent study aid for preparing for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) or the CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) exams. This thoroughly updated reference gets down to the serious business of

Transporting on Layer 4 interface
Wiring up a personal area network
Flying fast with UDP
Converting hexadecimal numbers
Subnetting a Class A network
Virtually segmenting the LAN
Mapping IPs to DLCIs
Working with IPX access lists
Tunneling across the Internet

Expert author (and natural comic) Ron Gilster (CCNA, A+, Network+, i–Net+, MBA, and AAGG) boasts decades of computing experience. He is the bestselling author of a number of career certification books, including A+ Certification For Dummies, Network+ Certification For Dummies, i–Net+ Certification For Dummies, Server+ Certification For Dummies, and CCNA For Dummies, plus several books on networking, the Internet, computer and information literacy, and programming.

From the Back Cover

Your fun and easy guide to routing and switching

Subnet masks, OSI layers, and more – explained in plain English!

Your road map for Cisco networking success

Cisco equipment is at the heart of most large networking systems. But how do you get up to speed on all those data protocols, hardware components, and IOS commands? Relax! With this thoroughly updated reference at your side, you′ll be networking in no time, from routing and switching on LANs and WANs to setting up firewalls, proxies, and VPNs.

The Dummies Way
∗ Explanations in plain English
∗ "Get in, get out" information
∗ Icons and other navigational aids
∗ Tear–out cheat sheet
∗ Top ten lists
∗ A dash of humor and fun

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

It's Cisco ... but not just for Dummies !! 20 Nov 2000

By Paul Murphy

Format:Paperback

This is my first purchase from the Dummies range, and it certainly won't be the last. I work with computers every day and was looking of a way to get a good grasp on Cisco, whilst also hoping to improve my networking skills - this book has it all! Unlike most other computer 'bibles' this is actually quite entertaining to read, avoiding the countless diagrams and masses of technical jargon used elsewhere. If you are looking to get involved with Cisco, then this is for you (just don't be too embarrassed when caught reading a 'dummies' book!).

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Recommended 2 Oct 2000

By A Customer

I read this book as an introduction to cisco, and it did the trick, it allows people with basic or little knowledge to get a grip with cisco, it has excellent diagrams which explain the various ideas of cisco.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Read this book and be a Dummy no more 19 April 2004

By David Moule

Having worked with PABX's for many years the world of networking and VOIP seemed very daunting, but this book has been a Godsend. It explains what I had previously considered unfathomable subjects such as subnets and VLAN's in a concise, easy to understand way. It can't be considered as the only book You'll ever need to configure networks, but it's a great introduction - and no more will I be fobbed off by nitwits telling me if I can't ping it, it must be my fault!!