Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration

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Summary: Never mind the Syngress Press book, This is the one you need
Review: Hay, Like most of the Cisco Press books, this one is well written, and informative. It covers all the exam objectives, and why not it's based off of cisco's own courseware. So, if your studying for the CCNA, I recommend this book, "IP Routing Primer", and "Internetworking Technologies Handbook". With these, plus the product documentation at Cisco, you should be able to pass the CCNA

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Summary: Overall decent, but missing some key info.
Review: Hello...where is the section on LAN switches/brides/hubs? Not in this book. ISDN is also a bit too brief. I just passed the CCNA exam and there is an entire section titled "LAN switching". This book is great for understanding IP addressing (which I had a total of about 3 q's) , access lists/network security and is huge for the OSI model. Do not rely on this book alone to pass the exam. Take a class for hands on routing, buy this book and Todd Lammle's Study Guide, (not the big fat book), and you will pass no problem.

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Summary: Love it, not enough for CCNA exam though.
Review: I bought this book and learned so much. However, I failed the test as it doesn't cover all the material on the exam. I bough the Sybex CCNA Study Guide and passed the next test. I recommend the ICRC book, but I also highly recommend the Sybex CCNA book. I returned the Osborne CCNA book as it was a waste of time.

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Summary: Great Book BUT FULL OF ERRORS
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. It is very well written and easy to understand, BUT there are many syntax errors in the examples (incorrect Cisco IOS command). Buy it for the explainations, but get yourself another book for configuration commands.

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Summary: The book for CCNA
Review: I have used Todd Lammle's book to pass the CCNA exam. However, Todd's book lacked explanation as to why things are the way they are. For example, the reason behind using the network command after typing in router rip, is not explained at all in Todd's book whereas in Laura's ICRC book, it breaks it down and explains clearly. After, I passed the exam, I reviewed and studied Laura's CCNA book and I can say that this book is better for giving you a solid foundation. Todd's book, altho very good, is maily for exam prep, whereas Laura's book is for UNDERSTANDING. If you had to choose between two books, I'll choose Laura's book because in long run understanding concepts and not memorizing will get you further.

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Summary: The book for CCNA
Review: I have used Todd Lammle's book to pass the CCNA exam. However, Todd's book lacked explanation as to why things are the way they are. For example, the reason behind using the network command after typing in router rip, is not explained at all in Todd's book whereas in Laura's ICRC book, it breaks it down and explains clearly. After, I passed the exam, I reviewed and studied Laura's CCNA book and I can say that this book is better for giving you a solid foundation. Todd's book, altho very good, is maily for exam prep, whereas Laura's book is for UNDERSTANDING. If you had to choose between two books, I'll choose Laura's book because in long run understanding concepts and not memorizing will get you further.

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Summary: Love it. However, buy the Sybex book to help with the test.
Review: I love this book. It doesn't have the errors the other Cisco books do. Packed with lots of information, and technical know how. Laura is pretty smart and you can tell she is very experienced. However, if you want to pass the test, you should also read the Sybex CCNA study guide. The ICRC book does not cover all the test objectives, nor was it meant to.

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Summary: A very good book-well written.
Review: I passed the CCNA exam yesterday with 850/1000 score. This book together with Cisco Network Academy curriculum(hands-on router labs and tests) Semester 2,3 and 4 and Todd Lammle's CCNA Exam Notes did the job!! I must say U oughta have router hands-on time or passing this exam on paper experience alone doesn't get U a job. Well !! On to CCNP track!! Good luck to all!

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Summary: Great, but order the video library for more info.
Review: I thought that this book gives great details of information on the subject, but if you are like me, you understand and learn more by seeing and doing. not just by reading and memorizing. That is why when I found this video library of the subject I purchased it right away. The video library gives you step by step instructions on how and what it takes to configure a Cisco Router from start to finish. The videos do expect you to know a little about protocols and other fine detail networking concepts, but if you know these already and you're ready to take the next step. These videos are great. (Especially if you can get a hold of two routers, three or more workstations and a MAU. You then can follow along with the videos.) I think that this book can elaborate on what you learn from the videos, though. So I would recommend you get this book, but also look for the videos. The title of the video library, I think, is: "CCNA Routing and Switching - video library" Look for it. You won't regret it.

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Summary: If you can't take the course, read this book
Review: I took the course but then I bought this book for reference, it contains all material covered in the actual course and more.