31 Days Before your Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCST-Networking Certification Exam

by Allan Johnson

Overview

31 Days Before Your Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking 100-150 Exam is the friendliest, most practical way to understand the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification process, to commit to taking your CCST Networking 200-301 exam, and to finish your preparation using a variety of primary and supplemental study resources.

This portable guide offers a complete day-by-day plan for what and how to study. From the basics of standards and concepts, to addressing and subnet formats, infrastructure, and security, you’ll find it here.

Each day breaks down an exam topic into a short, easy-to-review summary, with daily Study Resources pointing to deeper treatments elsewhere. Sign up for your exam now, and use this day-by-day guide and checklist to organize, prepare, review, and succeed!

How this book helps you fit exam prep into your busy schedule:

• Daily calendar summarizes each day’s study topic, to help you get through everything
• Checklist offers expert advice on preparation activities leading up to your exam
• Descriptions of exam organization and sign-up processes help make sure nothing falls between the cracks
• Proven strategies help you prepare mentally, organizationally, and physically
• Conversational tone makes studying more enjoyable

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780138222918
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	04/19/2024
Series:	31 Days
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Allan Johnson entered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an MBA and an MEd in training and development. He taught CCNA courses at the high school level for seven years and has taught both CCNA and CCNP courses at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2003, Allan began to commit much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support Team, providing services to Networking Academy instructors worldwide and creating training materials. He now splits his time between working as a curriculum lead for Cisco Networking Academy and as an account lead for Unicon (unicon.net) supporting Cisco’s educational efforts.

Table of Contents

Day 31: Networking Models 1

CCST Networking Exam Topic 1

Key Topics 1

The OSI and TCP/IP Models 1

Study Resources 4

Day 30: TCP/IP Layer Functions 5

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 5

Key Topics 5

The TCP/IP Application Layer 5

The TCP/IP Transport Layer 5

The TCP/IP Internet Layer 6

The TCP/IP Network Access Layer 7

Study Resources 8

Day 29: Data Encapsulation 9

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 9

Key Topics 9

Data Encapsulation Summary 9

Encapsulating in Tunnels 10

Study Resources 11

Day 28: Measuring Network Performance 13

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 13

Key Topics 13

Bandwidth, Throughput, and Goodput 13

Sources of Delay 15

Speed Tests 16

Study Resources 20

Day 27: Network Topologies 21

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 21

Key Topics 21

LANs and WANs 21

Topology Variations 26

Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) 26

SOHO Routers 27

Hierarchical Campus Design 27

Study Resources 29

Day 26: Cloud Computing 31

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 31

Key Topics 31

On-Premises Computing 31

Cloud Computing 32

Cloud Computing Services 33

Server Virtualization 34

Study Resources 36

Day 25: Transport Protocols 37

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 37

Key Topics 37

TCP and UDP 37

Study Resources 42

Day 24: FTP, NTP, and ICMP 43

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 43

Key Topics 43

File Transfer Protocols 43

NTP 46

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) 48

Study Resources 53

Day 23: HTTP, DHCP, and DNS 55

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 55

Key Topics 55

HTTP 55

DHCP 57

DNS Operation 61

Study Resources 62

Day 22: Private Addressing and NAT 63

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 63

Key Topics 63

Private Addressing 63

Reserved Addresses 63

NAT Concepts 64

Study Resources 68

Day 21: IPv4 Addressing 69

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 69

Key Topics 69

IPv4 Addressing 69

Subnetting in Four Steps 72

Study Resources 76

Day 20: IPv6 Addressing 77

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 77

Key Topics 77

Overview and Benefits of IPv6 77

The IPv6 Protocol 78

IPv6 Address Types 79

Representing the IPv6 Address 88

Migration to IPv6 89

Study Resources 90

Day 19: Cables and Connectors 91

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 91

Key Topics 91

Network Media Forms and Standards 91

Copper Cabling 93

UTP Cabling Standards and Connectors 96

Fiber-Optic Cabling 98

Study Resources 104

Day 18: Wireless Technologies 105

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 105

Key Topics 105

Wi-Fi 105

Cellular Networks 110

Study Resources 112

Day 17: Endpoint Devices 113

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 113

Key Topics 113

Hosts 113

Mobile Devices 116

Internet of Things 117

Study Resources 119

Day 16: Configure PC and Mobile Access 121

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 121

Key Topics 121

Windows 121

Linux 129

Finding Your Public IP Address 132

macOS 132

Mobile Devices 134

Study Resources 138

Day 15: Device Status Lights 139

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 139

Key Topics 139

Cisco Device Link Lights 139

Study Resources 141

Day 14: Connecting Cables 143

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 143

Key Topics 143

Networking Icons 143

Switches 143

Physical and Logical Topologies 146

Topology Examples 147

Cable Management 149

Study Resources 150

Day 13: Device Ports 151

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 151

Key Topics 151

Cisco 4461 ISR Ports 151

Study Resources 154

Day 12: Routing Concepts 155

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 155

Key Topics 155

Packet Forwarding 155

Routing Methods 157

Classifying Dynamic Routing Protocols 158

Dynamic Routing Metrics 160

Administrative Distance 161

IGP Comparison Summary 163

Routing Loop Prevention 163

Link-State Routing Protocol Features 164

Study Resources 167

Day 11: Switching Concepts 169

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 169

Key Topics 169

Evolution to Switching 169

Switching Logic 170

Collision and Broadcast Domains 171

Frame Forwarding 171

VLAN Concepts 172

Study Resources 175

Day 10: Troubleshooting and Help Desks 177

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 177

Key Topics 177

Troubleshooting Methodology Overview 177

Help Desks 180

Study Resources 183

Day 9: Wireshark 185

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 185

Key Topics 185

Wireshark Overview 185

Wireshark Packet Capture 186

Save a Packet Capture 187

Open a Packet Capture 189

Study Resources 189

Day 8: Diagnostic Commands 191

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 191

Key Topics 191

IP Diagnostic Commands 191

The ping Command 197

The tracert Command 201

The nslookup Command 203

Study Resources 204

Day 7: Device Management 205

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 205

Key Topics 205

Remote Access 205

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 207

Terminal Emulators 208

Consoles 209

Network Management Systems 210

Network Cloud Management Using Meraki 211

Study Resources 213

Day 6: Show Commands 215

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 215

Key Topics 215

Cisco IOS Help Facility 215

Command Auto-Complete 216

Privilege Levels 216

Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) 218

Common show Commands 219

Study Resources 226

Day 5: Firewalls 227

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 227

Key Topics 227

Firewall Devices 227

Host-Based Firewalls 231

Study Resources 233

Day 4: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks 235

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 235

Key Topics 235

Security Fundamentals 235

Network Attacks 239

Study Resources 243

Day 3: Security Protocols and Practices 245

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 245

Key Topics 245

Security Fundamentals 245

Access Control 249

Identity Stores 251

Security Program 251

Study Resources 252

Day 2: Secure Wireless Access 253

CCST Networking 100-150 Exam Topic 253

Key Topics 253

Wireless Attacks and Security 253

Home Router Configuration 258

Study Resources 266

Day 1: Review and Practice 267

Configure a Home Network 267

Exam Day 269

Post-Exam Information 271

CCST Networking Countdown Calendar 273

Exam Checklist 275

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