The ideal prep guide for earning your CCST Networking certification

CCST Cisco Certified Support Technician Study Guide: Networking Exam is the perfect way to study for your certification as you prepare to start or upskill your IT career. Written by industry expert and Cisco networking guru Todd Lammle, this Sybex Study Guide uses the trusted Sybex approach, providing 100% coverage of CCST Networking exam objectives. You’ll find detailed information and examples for must-know Cisco networking topics, as well as practical insights drawn from real-world scenarios.

This Study Guide provides authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including standards and concepts, addressing and subnet formats, endpoints and media types, infrastructure, diagnosing problems, and security. You also get one year of FREE access to a robust set of online learning tools, including a test bank with hundreds of questions, a practice exam, a set of flashcards, and a glossary of important terminology. The CCST Networking certification is an entry point into the Cisco certification program, and a pathway to the higher-level CCNA, so it’s a great place to start as you build a rewarding career!

• Study 100% of the topics covered on the Cisco CCST Networking certification exam
• Get access to flashcards, practice questions, and more great resources online
• Master difficult concepts with real-world examples and clear explanations
• Learn about the career paths you can follow and what comes next after the CCST

This Sybex study guide is perfect for anyone wanting to earn their CCST Networking certification, including entry-level network technicians, networking students, interns, and IT professionals.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Internetworking

Chapter 2 Introduction to TCP/IP

Chapter 3 Easy Subnetting

Chapter 4 Network Address Translation (NAT) & IPv6

Chapter 5 IP Routing

Chapter 6 Switching

Chapter 7 Cables and Connectors

Chapter 8 Wireless Technologies

Chapter 9 Cisco Devices

Chapter 1 0 Security

Chapter 11 Cloud & loT

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Your comprehensive guide to preparing for the Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking Exam

The CCST® Cisco Certified Support Technician Study Guide: Networking Exam is your comprehensive resource for one-stop coverage of the CCST Networking Exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the networking objectives. Prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to efficient and authoritative content, including real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and chapter review questions. Reinforce and remember what you’ve learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the Cisco Certified Support Technician networking exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:

• Standards and Concepts
• Addressing and Subnet Formats
• Endpoints and Media Types
• Infrastructure
• Diagnosing Problems
• Security

ABOUT THE CISCO CERTIFIED SUPPORT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

The Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking Certification validates your skill and knowledge of entry-level networking concepts. You’ll prove your familiarity with foundational topics on how networks operate, including the devices, media, and protocols that enable network communications.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared.

About the Author

Todd Lammle is the authority on Cisco certification and internetworking, and is Cisco certified in most Cisco certification categories. He is a world-renowned author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Todd has published over 130 books, including the very popular CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, and over a hundred more from Sybex. He runs an international consulting and training company based in northern Idaho, where he spends his free time in the mountains playing with his golden retrievers. You can reach Todd through his website at www.lammle.com.

Donald Robb has over 15 years of experience with most areas of IT, including networking, security, collaboration, data center, cloud, SDN, and automation/devops. He’s earned many advanced certifications and specializations. Currently he’s a SDN/Cloud/DevOps SME. Visit his blog at https://www.the-packet-thrower.com and YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePacketThrower.