The 640-801 is the examination connected to the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. This test checks your skill and aptitude in installation, operation and troubleshooting of small to medium scale networks within any enterprise network.

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These are the customary topics covered by the 640-801:

– Linking to a WAN
– Extending switching networks through VLANS
– Establishing IP routes
– Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
– WAN technology
– Configuring & working of IOS Devices
– Implementation of network security
– Types of Network
– Network & media
– Basics of Routing & switching
– OSI Model
– TCP/IP model
– Administering IP traffic with access lists
– Setting up point & frame relay links

The topics agreed above are broad strategy for the content expected to be included for the CCNP exam (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Nonetheless, you can also get other related topics in the exam. So, as a candidate you should prepare yourself in not only these topics but also the relevant ones, as the syllabus may change from time to time.

To get better your chances of passing this exam, you can go for 640-801 practice tests, audio based tests, study guides, self-test software, self-test engines and the like. The web is plentiful with all the training material you need for this exam. You can try the courses: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 and 2 offered by Cisco Learning Partners near you. Also, you can advantage a range of Cisco Press titles for this exam. You can buy these titles either via the Cisco Marketplace Bookstore, or directly from Cisco Press.