CCNP: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Study Guide, 3/e (643-821)

Summary

Here's the book you need to prepare the latest Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam, 642-821. This Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on planning, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco remote access networks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, sample simulation questions, and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Providing remote access to a network with asynchronous dial-in, Frame Relay, ISDN, cable modem, and DSL
• Managing traffic flow on WAN links
• Using PPP as an access and encapsulation method
• Configuring access control to manage and limit remote access
• Configuring VPN operation using Cisco IOS
• Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Planning a Cisco ISDN solution for remote access or primary link back-up
• Design a Cisco frame relay infrastructure
• Troubleshooting non-functional remote access systems
• Troubleshooting traffic control problems on a WAN link

Table of Contents

Introduction
Assessment Test

Chapter 1: Cisco Solutions for Remote Access
Chapter 2: Asynchronous Connections
Chapter 3: Point-to-Point Protocol
Chapter 4: Using Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Chapter 5: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Chapter 6: Remote Access with Digital Subscriber Line
Chapter 7: Remote Access with Cable Modems and Virtual Private Networks
Chapter 8: Frame Relay
Chapter 9: Queuing and Compression
Chapter 10: Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
Chapter 11: Centralized Security in Remote Access Networks
Glossary

Index