<P style="MARGIN: 0px">In this book, you learn how to:</P> <UL> <LI>Develop perfect fluency in subnetting</LI> <LI>Understand the OSI model and the Cisco three-layer hierarchical model</LI> <LI>Connect Cisco equipment, make initial configurations, and connect to other devices to build a network</LI> <LI>Configure Cisco routers and back up and restore your Cisco IOS Software configurations</LI> <LI>Implement, verify, and troubleshoot a small, switched network</LI> <LI>Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection</LI> <LI>Understand and apply wireless LAN (WLAN) concepts</LI> <LI>Mitigate network security threats and secure network devices</LI> <LI>Configure static routes and RIPv2</LI> <LI>Connect a small office to the Internet</LI></UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">WRITTEN BY CCNA/CCENT Experts!</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Michael Valentine has been in the IT field for 12 years, focusing on network design and implementation. He is currently a Cisco trainer with Skyline Advanced Technology Services and specializes in Cisco Unified Communications instruction as well as CCNA and CCNP courses.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Andrew Whitaker is the director of enterprise InfoSec and networking and senior training instructor for Training Camp. He has achieved several Cisco certifications and has written on several Cisco topics.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">This book includes a CD-ROM that features:</P> <UL> <LI>Complete coverage of CCENT exam objectives</LI> <LI>Realistic exam questions for effective practice</LI> <LI>Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers</LI> <LI>Multiple exam modes</LI> <LI>Flash Card format</LI> <LI>An electronic copy of the book</LI></UL>