How much should you know about AppleTalk protocols before attempting the Cisco certification exams that include it as an exam objective? This much!

This new pocket-sized networking tool provides the foundation you need to configure and troubleshoot well-behaved AppleTalk networks.

The author, Priscilla Oppenheimer, CNX, has an extensive background as a network architect, software developer, technical instructor, and writer of training curriculums. Her husband, Alan Oppenheimer, was one of the creators of AppleTalk, providing the Author with a unique perspective of the technology and how it has evolved.

Table-of-Contents
AppleTalk Pocket Guide

I. Introduction
  A. Why Learn AppleTalk?
II. AppleTalk Architecture
  A. AppleTalk Internetwork Architecture
  B. AppleTalk Protocol Architecture
    1. AppleTalk and the OSI Reference Model
    2. Overview of AppleTalk Protocols
III. AppleTalk Addressing
  A. Assigning Addresses on a Cisco Router
  B. Dynamic Address Assignment
  C. Discovery Mode
IV. AppleTalk Protocols in More Detail
  A. AppleTalk Address Resolution Protocol
  B. Datagram Delivery Protocol
  C. Routing Table Maintenance Protocol
    1. End-Node Routing
  D. Zone Information Protocol
  E. Name Binding Protocol
  F. AppleTalk Update Based Routing
  G. Enhanced IGRP for AppleTalk
V. Controlling AppleTalk Traffic
  A. Static Routes
  B. AppleTalk Access Lists
    1. Filtering Cable Ranges
    2. Filtering Zones
VI. Troubleshooting AppleTalk
  A. Show Commands
VII. Conclusions
VIII. Questions
IX. Answers and Explanations
Appendix A Sample AppleTalk Exam Questions, Answers & Explanations