This official certification guide equips you to succeed on the CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-101 exam. Best-selling author and expert instructor Wendell Odom provides essential preparation hints and test-taking strategies to help you identify weaknesses and enhance both conceptual knowledge and practical skills. The study package includes a proven test-preparation routine, "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes for assessing your readiness, and chapter-ending exercises to drill key concepts. Troubleshooting sections prepare you for complex exam scenarios, while the Pearson IT Certification Practice Test software offers hundreds of realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports. You'll also receive the CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-101 Network Simulator Lite software with meaningful lab exercises for router and switch command-line interface practice, over 90 minutes of video mentoring from the author, and a final preparation chapter to refine your review and test strategies. Study plan suggestions and templates help optimize your study time. This guide covers all exam topics, including networking fundamentals, Ethernet LANs, IPv4 addressing, Cisco router operations, OSPF configuration, ACLs, NAT, and IPv6 fundamentals. Wendell Odom, a highly respected author in Cisco networking, brings extensive experience as a network engineer, consultant, and instructor, ensuring a comprehensive and effective study resource.
