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 indust