Get exam-ready for the CCNA 200-301 v1.1 certification exam with Cisco experts Glen D. Singh and Neil Anderson using practical labs and focused strategies.
Includes mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and a free eBook PDF with your purchase.
Key Features
- Complete coverage of all CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam objectives aligned with Cisco’s official blueprint
- Build foundational skills in switching, routing, IP services, security, wireless, and automation
- Configure networks with through 30+ hands-on labs using Cisco Packet Tracer scenarios
- Test your exam readiness with 2 mocks, 170+ review questions, and detailed explanations
Book Description
Kickstart your networking career with confidence by acing the CCNA exam on your first try. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification opens doors to high-demand roles in networking and security. This fully updated second edition makes exam success achievable, even if you're just starting out. Aligned with the latest Cisco blueprint, this CCNA 200-301 exam guide combines real-world examples, step-by-step labs, and clear explanations to help you master all six exam domains.
You’ll build a solid foundation in switching, routing, IP addressing, network services, wireless technologies, security, and automation. Along the way, you'll sharpen your skills with hands-on configuration tasks, visual diagrams, and simulation exercises using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Each chapter includes review questions that reflect actual exam difficulty, helping you stay on track and gauge your readiness. You’ll also get access to online extras: over 170 practice questions, two full-length mock exams, interactive flashcards, exam tips from Cisco experts, and more than 30 practice labs.
From exam strategies to high-demand skills, this guide offers everything you need to get certified, hired, or grow in your network engineering and security administration roles.
What you will learn
- Understand how switching, routing, and IP addressing work in network environments
- Create VLANs and configure static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands
- Set up IP services including DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices
- Apply wireless settings, security features, and access control to secure networks
- Use Cisco Packet Tracer to build, test, and troubleshoot network configurations
- Solve realistic practice questions that mirror the actual CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam format
Who this book is for
This exam guide is for IT professionals looking to advance their network engineering and security administration careers. If you’re aiming to earn your Cisco CCNA certification and launch a career as a network security professional, this book is the perfect resource. While no prior knowledge of Cisco technologies is required, a basic understanding of industry-standard networking fundamentals will help you easily grasp the topics covered.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Networking
- Getting Started with Cisco IOS Devices
- Network Architectures and Physical Infrastructure
- IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
- Practical Subnetting
- Wireless Architectures and Virtualization
- Implementing VLANs and Interswitch Connectivity
- EtherChannels and Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
- Understanding and Configuring Spanning Tree
- Interpreting Routing Components
- Understanding Static and Dynamic Routing
- Network Address Translation
- Network Services and IP Operations
- Exploring Network Security
- Device Access Controls and VPNs
- Implementing Access Controls Lists (ACLs)
(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)
Glen D. Singh is a cybersecurity author, educator and SecOps professional. His areas of expertise are cybersecurity operations, offensive security tactics and techniques, and enterprise networking. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in cybersecurity and many industry certifications from top awarding bodies such as EC-Council, Cisco, and Check Point. Glen loves teaching and mentoring others while sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an author. He has written many books, which focus on vulnerability discovery and exploitation, threat detection, intrusion analysis, incident response, network security, and enterprise networking. As an aspiring game changer, Glen is passionate about increasing cybersecurity awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago.
Neil Anderson has been passionate about IT for over 20 years. Since 2007, Neil has specialized in developing and delivering technical training while also offering consultancy services and mentoring IT professionals. He has trained engineers responsible for designing and implementing some of the largest Cloud and Data Center deployments across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Neil's commitment to quality training and personalized support has earned him the trust of leading companies and countless IT professionals. He takes pride in hearing how his training has helped others advance their careers and achieve industry-recognized certifications. Having experienced the challenges of the IT industry firsthand, Neil understands what it takes to succeed. His mission is to empower IT professionals with the skills and confidence they need to reach the next level in their careers.
