CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide, 6th edition

Published by Cisco Press (March 19, 2026) © 2026

  • Scott D. Empson
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Title overview

The CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide summarises all Cisco CCNA 201-301 certification-level Cisco IOS Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, providing you with tips and examples of how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios. Throughout, configuration examples give you a better understanding of how these commands are used in simple network designs.

This edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification objectives and new technologies shaping today's enterprise networks, including automation, programmability, and security-driven design. Whether you're preparing for the exam or working in the field, you'll find this guide an indispensable resource for verifying commands, recalling configuration steps, and applying Cisco best practices.

New and updated coverage includes:

  • Network Fundamentals: IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, VLSM, summarisation, cabling, interfaces, and CLI essentials
  • LAN Switching Technologies: VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, CDP, LLDP, and verification commands
  • Routing Technologies: Static and dynamic routing, single-area OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 configuration, route summarisation, and neighbor adjacency
  • IP Services: DHCP, NAT, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, and device management fundamentals
  • Security Fundamentals: Secure device access, port security, ACLs, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and device hardening
  • Wireless Technologies: WLAN configuration, security settings, and basic troubleshooting for access points

Key features:

  • Quick, portable reference for all CCNA-level Cisco IOS commands
  • Logical topic organisation for fast lookup and practical learning
  • Real-world configuration examples and verification output
  • 'Create Your Own Journal' section for personalised notes and lab results
  • Ideal for last-minute review before the CCNA exam

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Part I: Network Fundamentals
  • Chapter 1 IPv4 Addressing - How It Works
  • Chapter 2 How to Subnet IPv4 Addresses
  • Chapter 3 Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
  • Chapter 4 Route Summarization
  • Chapter 5 IPv6 Addressing - How It Works
  • Chapter 6 Cables and Connections
  • Chapter 7 The Command-Line Interface
  • Part II: LAN Switching Technologies
  • Chapter 8 Configuring a Switch
  • Chapter 9 VLANs
  • Chapter 10 VLAN Trunking Protocol and Inter-VLAN Communication
  • Chapter 11 Spanning Tree Protocol
  • Chapter 12 EtherChannel
  • Chapter 13 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
  • Part III: Routing Technologies
  • Chapter 14 Configuring a Cisco Router
  • Chapter 15 Interpreting the Routing Table and Configuring Static Routes
  • Chapter 16 Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Part IV: IP Services
  • Chapter 17 DHCP
  • Chapter 18 Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Chapter 19 Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)
  • Part V: Security Fundamentals
  • Chapter 20 Layer Two Security Features
  • Chapter 21 Managing Traffic Using Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Chapter 22 Device Monitoring and Hardening
  • Part VI: Infrastructure Management
  • Chapter 23 Troubleshooting and Verification
  • Chapter 24 Backing Up and Restoring Cisco IOS Software and Configurations
  • Part VII: Wireless Technologies
  • Chapter 25 Configuring Secure Wireless Access
  • Appendix A How to Count in Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal
  • Appendix B How to Convert Between Number Systems
  • Appendix C Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Chart
  • Appendix D Password Recovery Procedures and the Configuration Register
  • Appendix E Create Your Own Journal Here

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