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This isnot a comprehensive document containing all the secrets of the CCNA, nor is it a “braindump” of questions and answers.\u003Cbr>This document is freely given, and can be freely distributed. However, the contents of this document cannot be altered, without my written consent. Nor can this document be sold or published without my expressed consent.\u003Cbr>I sincerely hope that this document provides some assistance and clarity in your studies. |\n\n* * *  \nAll original material copyright © 2014 by Aaron Balchunas ([aaron@routeralley.com](aaron@routeralley.com)), unless otherwise noted. All other material copyright © of their respective owners.  \nThis material may be copied and used freely, but may not be altered or sold without the expressed written consent of the owner of the above copyright. Updated material may be found at [http://www.routeralley.com](http://www.routeralley.com).  \nCCNA Study Guide v2.71 – Aaron Balchunas 2  \nTable of Contents  \nPart I – General Networking Concepts  \nSection 1  \nSection 2  \nSection 3  \nSection 4  \nSection 5  \nSection 6  \nSection 7  \nSection 8  \nSection 9  \nPart II – The Cisco IOS  \nSection 10  \nSection 11  \nSection 12  \nPart III-Routing  \nSection 13  \nSection 14  \nSection 15  \nSection 16  \nSection 17  \nSection 18  \nSection 19  \nSection 20  \nIntroduction to Networking OSI Reference Model Ethernet Technologies  \nHubs vs. Switches vs. Routers STP  \nIPv4 Addressing and Subnetting TCP and UDP  \nIPv6 Addressing  \nIntroduction to 802.11 Wireless  \nRouter Components Introduction to the Cisco IOS Advanced IOS Functions  \nThe Routing Table  \nStatic vs. Dynamic Routing Classful vs. Classless Routing Configuring Static Routes RIPv1 & RIPv2  \nIGRPEIGRPOSPF  \nPart IV – VLANs, Access-Lists, and Services  \nSection 21  \nSection 22  \nSection 23  \nPart V-WANs  \nSection 24  \nSection 25  \nSection 26  \nSection 27  \nVLANs and VTPAccess-Lists DNS and DHCP  \nBasic WAN Concepts PPP  \nFrame-Relay NAT  \n* * *  \nAll original material copyright © 2014 by Aaron Balchunas ([aaron@routeralley.com](aaron@routeralley.com)), unless otherwise noted. All other material copyright © of their respective owners.  \nThis material may be copied and used freely, but may not be altered or sold without the expressed written consent of the owner of the above copyright. Updated material may be found at [http://www.routeralley.com](http://www.routeralley.com).  \nCCNA Study Guide v2.71 – Aaron Balchunas 3  \nPart I  \nGeneral Networking Concepts  \n* * *  \nAll original material copyright © 2014 by Aaron Balchunas ([aaron@routeralley.com](aaron@routeralley.com)), unless otherwise noted. All other material copyright © of their respective owners.  \nThis material may be copied and used freely, but may not be altered or sold without the expressed written consent of the owner of the above copyright. Updated material may be found at [http://www.routeralley.com](http://www.routeralley.com).  \nCCNA Study Guide v2.71 – Aaron Balchunas 4  \nSection 1  \n-Introduction to Networks  \nWhat is a Network?  \nΑ network is simply defined as something that connects things together fora specific purpose. The term network is used in a variety of contexts, including telephone, television, computer, or even people networks.  \nA computer network connects two or more devices together to share anearly limitless range of information and services, including:  \n• Documents  \n• Email and messaging  \n• Websites  \n• Databases  \n• Music  \n• Printers and faxes  \n• Telephony and videoconferencing  \nProtocols are rules that govern how devices communicate and share information across a network. Examples of protocols include:  \n•","cbCaitSWPeUpSxfO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitSWPeUpSxfO","pdf",2816586,321,"English","# Foreword\n# Table of Contents\n# Part I - General Networking Concepts\n## Section 1 - Introduction to Networks\n## Basic Network Types","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this CCNA Study Guide v2.71?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a study framework describing which concepts need to be learned for CCNA certification. It is not a complete braindump of questions and answers.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the guide define a computer network and its purpose?\",\"answer\":\"It defines a network as connecting things together for a specific purpose. 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