The CCNA 200-301 exam will challenge you to focus not only on the theory of a technology but the ability to demonstrate mastery of configuration, verification, and troubleshooting.

In CCNA 200-301 Hands-on Mastery with Packet Tracer, you will be guided through the required configuration, verification, and troubleshooting steps for every technology needed for the latest CCNA exam topics. Each section and chapter concludes with a practical lab that will challenge you to perform the hands-on tasks you must know in a manner very similar to the actual exam.

The many Packet Tracer labs included with this text are all graded simulations, allowing you to receive instant feedback regarding your mastery of the configurations. This text will allow you to learn the best practices used by seasoned engineers when configuring, verifying, and troubleshooting the many technologies called out in the latest exam topic list. Upon completing this text and the accompanying labs, you can approach the CCNA exam with great confidence and a strong desire to attack the hands-on simulations you will face in the actual exam.

Each chapter also provides practice questions and concise overviews of the theory behind the technologies, helping you review key exam topics and setting the context for the labs. This combination of succinct topic overviews, practice questions, and hands-on labs presents a complete test preparation package that ensures you are fully prepared for exam success.

Exam preparation features include:

• Access guidance for acquiring the very latest Cisco Packet Tracer network simulator
• Learn to build realistic Packet Tracer labs
• Learn valuable customizations to the Packet Tracer lab environment
• Practice critical configuration and verification tasks in topic-based, expert-guided, and graded practice labs
• Test your configuration and verification skills in challenging graded Chapter Review labs
• Gain confidence in all configuration and verification tasks possible for the latest CCNA exam topics
• Reinforce key conceptual content also required for success in the latest CCNA exam