| The Cisco Networking for Dummies, Second Edition | 
| Author: Ron Gilster
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 53658
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 408
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 076451668X
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.6
UPC: 785555110748
EAN: 9780764516689
ASIN: 076451668X
Publication Date: July 10, 2002
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Product Description
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.
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 My honest opinion of Cisco Networking for Dummies July 10, 2006
What a fantastic book with a lot of detail, written in an easy, understandable everyday language. Surprisingly, book was very comprehensive: Covered information about routers, of course, but also switches, bridges and hubs. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is serious about getting a good grasp on Cisco networking.
Just the right book for us beginners March 28, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Like many others working in small businesses, I assumed the duty of overseeing our network, which has a Cisco router. I was totally lost and the cost (and technical level) of the training available was much too high. So, on the chance it could help me, I purchased this book. I must say that Mr. Gilster has the knack for writing about very technical information at a very non-technical way. Not that I understand all of what he's telling me, but I assume that in time, given more study, I'll soon be able to speak intelligently with our Cisco and network service technicians. Truly Great Job, Mr. Gilster and Thanks!
 I'm sorry but Vanilla is right July 19, 2001
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
I purchased a copy of this book before reading the reviews - it was so bad I thought I'd come here and see what others thought. I know Networking for Dummies implies that the absolute basics are par for the course but the "basics" stuff is really stale material for a recently written book. If one is a beginner, they should be treated to modern information & new advances in technology that make networking simpler & accessable to the "beginner".The cisco product info is weak, the Cisco site offering way more information on each and every product mentioned in this book. If you want a good Cisco book, my all time favorite is Cisco: A Beginner's Guide (It's a beginners guide but not for dummies !) To be fair, I have read quite a few networking guides and several beginners guides and may very well be beyond the beginner level so perhaps I'm expecting too much. However, I can't say I'm happy spending the money - the info is old, too basic, and often I was able to get better information on the cisco site. Oh well...
No CD with book. December 19, 2000
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book Cisco Networking for Dummies does not have a CD as the 'See Larger Photo' of the book cover shows. The book is published without a CD.Another book published by Hungry Minds, CCNA for Dummies also authored by Ron Gilster, Jeff Bienvenu, and Kevin Ulsted does have a CD. ...
Vanilla November 2, 2000
27 out of 31 found this review helpful
If you've got any sort of experience with networking Chapter 1, 3, 5, and 8 are worthless "basics" stuff (thin-net, thick-net, 10-Base-T, etc.). Except for some limited information on doing a little router programming, this isn't a Cisco book at all. It's just a vanilla overview of network topologies, protocols, switching, and routing.I bought it based largely on the statement in the book description above that "This friendly guide offers easy-to-follow explanations of everything from different Cisco router models..." These "explanations" are the same little blurbs you can find on Cisco's Web site. I was hoping for a guide that showed you how to select the proper device, modules, WICs, flash memory options, etc. from the baffling array offered by Cisco and was very disappointed. If you're looking for a guide on using Cisco equipment to set up a network, look somewhere else.
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