Covers the installation, configuration, and operation of simple-routed LAN, WAN, and switched LAN networks. Discusses remote access and integrating dial-up connectivity with traditional, remote LAN to LAN access, as well as supporting the high levels of performance required for new applications such as Internet commerce and multimedia. Demonstrates ways to optimize WAN through Internet solutions that reduce bandwidth and WAN cost.
Matt Rees, CCNA (Tempe, AZ), is currently studying for his Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification. He has expertise in network planning, international network design, internetworking technologies, year 2000 network requirements, and local and wide area network installation and testing.
Jeffrey Coe, CCNA (Mesa, AZ) is an internetworking specialist with 9 years of experience in information technologies. He has designed and implemented computer networks for several major corporations. He has also designed and implemented enterprise-wide application security. He is currently pursuing other Cisco internetworking certifications.