The completely revised and only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 curriculum

• A portable reference that fully supports the topics covered in the Networking Academy CCNA 3 curriculum and aligns 1:1 with course modules
• Features enhanced readability through improved word usage, sentence structure, concise descriptions, real-world examples, and graphical presentations
• Written by well-respected CCNA instructor who brings real classroom experience to material

Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the CCNA 3 course of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Completely revised from the previous edition with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the author, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA 3 curriculum. Written by an experienced instructor and author who presents material in a comprehensive manner--using his own voice and examples--this new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. For example, chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter questions and summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, new features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and correlations to the CCNA exam in Chapter Objectives and Check Your Understanding questions.

The completely revised and only authorized Labs and Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 curriculum

• A portable classroom resource that supports the topics in the CCNA 3 curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Includes all the labs in the online curriculum as well as additional instructor-created challenge labs for extended learning and classroom exercises
• Written by leading Academy instructor Allan Johnson, who brings a fresh voice to the course material

The all-new Labs and Study Guide titles combine the best of the former Lab Companions and Engineering Journal and Workbooks with new features to improve the student's hands-on skills and reinforce the topics for each CCNA course. Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Labs and Study Guide is a complete collection of the lab exercises specifically written for the CCNA 3 course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, designed to give students hands-on experience in a particular concept or technology. Each lab contains an introductory overview, a preparation/tools required section, explanations of commands, and step-by-step instructions to reinforce the concepts introduced in the online course and covered in the Companion Guide. NEW: Challenge labs written by Academy instructors, tested in their classrooms will be included as additional or alternative labs. The Study Guide section is designed to provide additional exercises and activities to reinforce students' understanding of the course topics, preparing them for the course assessments. As a study guide it will also continue to provide ample writing opportunities to guide students into the habit of keeping notes on networking topics.

Please note - this product is out of date and no longer available. The new replacement simluator is the Pearson CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator, ISBN 1587202166.

Description of the old product:

Router simulation software for hands-on CCNA 640-801 skills enhancement

• Design a network with up to 200 routers and switches
• Choose from 45 different router and switch models
• Learn from more than 100 CCNA labs

Cisco CCNA Network Simulator helps you develop and practice hands-on skills without the investment in expensive lab hardware. This simulator software, reviewed by six CCIE® engineers, allows you to

• Design networks with the drag-and-drop Boson Network Designer that simulates up to 200 devices using 45 different device models–all with no upgrade required.
• Practice your networking skills with more than 100 structured labs, including 37 standalone labs, 20 sequential labs, 26 scenario labs, and 22 advanced labs.
• Experience actual network device response as each simulated routing and switching protocol maintains its own routing and bridging table for true-to-life routing and switching simulation.
• Reinforce your knowledge with excerpts from the best-selling CCNA INTRO and ICND Exam Certification Guides by Wendell Odom.

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.

Router Simulator engine and Network Designer both support 45 different Cisco device models, including the following families of routers and switches:

Cisco 800 Series Routers Cisco 1000 Series Routers Cisco 1600 Series Routers Cisco 1700 Series Routers Cisco 2500 Series Routers Cisco 2600 Series Routers

Cisco 3600 Series Routers Cisco 4500 Series Routers Cisco 1900 Series Switches Cisco 2950 Series Switches Slot-Based Devices with Capability to Change Modules Hosts with Friendly CLI and Integrated Help

Minimum Software Requirements:

• IBM-PC 100% Compatible at 500 MHz or faster
• Windows® 98 or Me with 64 MB RAM
• Windows 2000® or XP with 128 MB RAM
• NOT supported: Windows 95, NT, or Server
• CD-ROM disk drive 4x or faster
• 100 MB of free disk space
• TCP/IP installed
• Adobe® Acrobat® Reader version 5.0 or higher
• Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
• Video card capable of 800x600 resolution with 8-bit (256) colors
• Internet access for immediate registration