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CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Self Study Guide
The official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CCNP BCRAN exam 642-821
This best-selling study guide helps you master all the topics on the new BCRAN exam, including:
* Queuing strategies and optimizing traffic with data compression
* Using and troubleshooting ISDN (BRI and PRI)
* Frame Relay technologies,
including Frame Relay Traffic Shaping
* TACACS+ and RADIUS authentication services for AAA implementations
* VPN network security options
* Snapshot routing for dynamic routing in DDR environments
* Determining site requirements for central, branch, and remote site offices
* Network Address Translation (NAT) definitions and configuration
* PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) and PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
* Implementing broadband technologies, including DSL
CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best-of-breed Cisco(r) exam study guide that has been completely updated to focus specifically on the objectives for the new BCRAN exam. Inside, you find preparation hints and test-taking tips to help you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual and hands-on knowledge of virtual private networking (VPN) and broadband technologies, with special emphasis on issues such as security and quality of service (QoS).
CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter subject lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it. Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts. An entire chapter of scenarios helps you think about exam objectives in real-world situations, thus increasing recall during exam time. The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful new testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take a complete, timed exam. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback and remediation to the text.
Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, challenging review questions, and hands-on exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.
CCNP BCRAN Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems(r) that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.
Brian Morgan, CCIE(r) No. 4865, is a certified Cisco Systems instructor teaching the ICND, BSCI, CVOICE, BCRAN, CBCR, CIT, and CATM courses, among others. He is currently providing consulting services for Paranet Solutions, a premier, nationwide consulting firm.
Craig Dennis is an independent consultant for LANS UnLimited, specializing in small business solutions, primarily SDSL and ADSL installations. Craig is a certified Cisco Systems instructor and is certified to teach ICND, BSCI, BCRAN, CID, and BCMSN. Craig holds the CCDP(r) certification.
CONTENTS:
I. IDENTIFYING REMOTE ACCESS NEEDS.
1. Remote Access Solutions.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Discussion of Remote Access Products. WAN Connections. Determining the Site Requirements. Introduction to QoS. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
2. Identifying Site Requirements.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Determining Site Requirements. Guidelines for Equipment Selection. WAN Access Methods for Remote Access. Technology Assessment. Foundation Summary. Q&A. Scenarios. Scenario 2-1. Scenario 2-2. Scenario Answers. Scenario 2-1 Answers. Scenario 2-2 Answers.
3. Network Overview.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Choosing WAN Equipment. Assembling and Cabling the Equipment. Verifying the Installation. Foundation Summary. Q&A. Scenarios. Scenario 3-1. Scenario Answers. Scenario 3-1 Answers.
II. ENABLING ON-DEMAND CONNECTIONS TO THE CENTRAL SITE.
4. Configuring Asynchronous Connections with Modems.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Modem Signaling. Modem Configuration Using Reverse Telnet. Router Line Numbering. Basic Asynchronous Configuration. Configuration of the Attached Modem. Chat Scripts to Control Modem Connections. Foundation Summary. Q&A. Scenarios.
5. Configuring PPP and Controlling Network Access.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. PPP Background. PPP Options. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
6. PPP Link Control Protocol Options.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. PPP LCP. PPP Options. PPP Troubleshooting. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
III. USING ISDN AND DDR TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE REMOTE CONNECTIVITY.
7. Using ISDN and DDR Technologies.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Basic Rate Interface. Implementing Basic DDR. Additional Options Beyond Basic DDR Configuration. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
8. Advanced DDR Options.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Basic DDR Review. Enhancing DDR Functionality. Advanced DDR Operations. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
9. Using ISDN Primary Rate Interface.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Primary Rate Interface. Troubleshooting Multilink PPP and ISDN. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
IV. BROADBAND ACCESS METHODS TO THE CENTRAL SITE.
10. Broadband Options to Access a Central Site.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Broadband Background. Cable Options. Satellite Options. Wireless Options. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
11. Using DSL to Access a Central Site.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. DSL Technology Background. DSL Implementations. PPP over Ethernet. PPP over ATM. Cisco 827 Series Routers. Troubleshooting DSL. Troubleshooting at the Physical and Data Link Layers. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
V. ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED FRAME RELAY CONNECTION AND CONTROL TRAFFIC FLOW.
12. Establishing a Frame Relay Connection.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Understanding Frame Relay. Frame Relay Topologies. Frame Relay Configuration. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
13. Frame Relay Traffic Shaping.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Frame Relay Traffic Shaping Fundamentals. Frame Relay Traffic Shaping Configuration. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
VI. BACKUP AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT METHODS.
14. Enabling a Backup to the Permanent Connection.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Dial Backup. Alternative Redundancy Strategies. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
15. Managing Network Performance with Queuing and Compression.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Queuing Overview. Introduction to Queuing. Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing. Low-Latency Queuing. Compression Techniques. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
VII. SCALING REMOTE ACCESS NETWORKS.
16. Scaling IP Addresses with NAT.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Characteristics of NAT. Simple NAT Translation. Overloading. Overlapping Networks. TCP Load Distribution. NAT Definitions. NAT Configurations. Verification of NAT Translation. Port Address Translation. Foundation Summary. Q&A. Scenarios. Scenario 16-1. Scenario 16-2. Scenario 16-3. Scenario Answers. Scenario 16-1 Answers. Scenario 16-2 Answers. Scenario 16-3 Answers.
17. Using AAA to Scale Access Control in an Expanding Network.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. Using AAA to Secure and Scale Access Control in an Expanding Network. AAA Overview. AAA Definitions. Security Protocols Used for AAA Services. Router Access Modes and Interface Types. Security Servers and Options. Cisco Secure Access Control Server (CS-ACS) Overview. Enabling AAA Globally on the Device. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
VIII. SECURING REMOTE ACCESS NETWORKS.
18. Securing Remote Access Network Connections.
??Do I Know This Already?? Quiz. Foundation Topics. VPN Overview. Encryption Algorithms. IPSec Overview. Preparing for IKE and IPSec. Testing and Verifying Configuration. Foundation Summary. Q&A.
Appendix A: Answers to the ??Do I Know This Already?? Quizzes and Q&A Sections.
Index.
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