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GNS3 Server
Does anyone know how to build a gns3 server, the hardware required?
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Questions about Ciscos hierarchical network model
Hey all I've been reading a bit about ciscos network model, and the core layer confuses me a bit. I've read that you could design the core layer with layer 2 switches - but i thought that the core layer was responsible for routing between the VLANs in your network, which is of course a layer 3 function. Also i don't…
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Autonegotiation Lab Question (100-105 Simlite)
I have a question about the results from an autonegotiation lab in the Simlite software included with the book. For those of you who have the 100-105 Simlite software, this post is referring to the "Switch Interfaces and Forwarding" lab. For those of you who don't have the software, let me explain the topology and the…
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Can i pass 100-101 before retirement date?
Hi all I'm currently studying for the ICND1 and want to try and get it done before the exam is retired on August 20th. So that gives me a month to finish all my studying. I'll tell you what I've got down So far and maybe you guys could advise if I'll be able to get the rest done in a month? So far I've got down: Osi and…
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CCNA Certificate expired
Hi, My CCNA routing and switching certificate expired recently. Now I have a new job related to networking and I want to enhance my skills. I want to do CCNP but i heard that i need to retake the exam of ccna. Can somebody please suggest me what is the best possible solution for this situation? Is it tru that I need to…
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Does anyone know time frame to reatke on CCENT?
I thought that I had read on Cisco's web site that it was 15 Business days between tests. I took the CCENT on Friday and got a 766 so have to have another crack at it but the retake date listed was for July 22 which is not 15 business days. Just wondering in case I have to make a third attempt at it. Thanks
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ICND2/CCNA Pass!
Hey TE, Finally got my CCNA: R&S! I passed the ICND2 200-101 this morning with an 881, and am glad to have it in the rear view mirror. I studied for a month and 10ish days after passing the ICND1, studying 3 hours a night on weekdays, and using spare time at work. A word of warning for those planning on taking this version…
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OMFG! CCENT pass, but only just.
I know they say a pass is a pass, but scored 807 on my ICND1 test today needing 804 to pass, so literally scraped through by the skin of my teeth. It was my first attempt though, all self-study, so at least now I can get going on my ICND2 studies. In some ways I wish I could take it again for free just to see how I do on a…
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Ccna wireless exam today
Well the time has come, got exam scheduled today. Used OCG, CBT, and Google, Plus lots of hands on as I work in the wireless space for the last few years.
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Cisco account
Hi guys, this is my first post in this website. I recently passed the ICND 100-101 wich is my first certification, and I got an email regarding the Cisco tracking system, in order for me to check my certification and future ones I need a cisco.com ID, when I go and create my cisco.com ID there is a mandatory field:…
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why access-list does not use the netmask to specify the hosts?
in a netmask way, 10.10.0.0 255.255.0.0. While in access-list, it becomes 10.10.0.0/0.0.255.255. Why access-list not use the netmask way?
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Ccent - 801
Ugh, I can't believe this. Luckily, I have the retake on the 29th. Things I need to focus on more: Subnetting classes A and B Show Commands
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Scheduling next month and wary
I got an email notice yesterday officially notifying me that my CCNA is set to expire. I was originally trying to get through Switch, but had a very recent job change (networking to security administration) and have spent the last month training up on security related things. So I figure I'd switch gears and renew my NA…
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Forced my hand: Date set for CCENT 1
I set the date to force myself to prepare. A little positive stress to motivate me. July 19th!
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ICMP redirect uses?
From what I gather ICMP redirect is done when a gateway get an message which might have a destination same broadcast domain. So for me ICMP redirect should always be turned off, because this implies that incorrectly configure devices will not be located/identified. So why do we even have this feature?
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Why does ACL list use an "inverse" wildcard mask?
I know how to calculate the ACL mask. However, this inverse wildcard mask looks very weird to me. Who not simply use bit 1 to represent the bits to compare with between source IP and ACL list IP?
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study group forming in Houston
I will like to start a starting group in Houston. to meet ones a week.
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Need help understanding what I need to do here in this basic setup
Hello all, As you can see I have two subnets and I would like to create a static route, can somebody outline what is required for this? I can't get my head round this, I have seen people use serial connections but I need it connected via an ethernet. Thanks for your help in advance
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Switching process
Hi, I am a little confused, as to why the switch is doing this. For example: Let's say there are 3 hosts, PC1,PC2, and PC3. And, let's say they are all connected to the same switch via fa0/1 for PC1, FA0/2 for PC2, and FA0/3, for PC 3. The switch has just been powered on, so there's not mac address in he mac table of the…
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ccent/ccna
Hello everyone, this is my first time here on this website, I wanted to get into the IT field, I currently work for Honda as their bumper to bumper technician and its time to switch careers, I would like to go with ccna but do I really need ccent? if that's the case should I just go to the cisco website and purchase their…
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Failed ICND1
I got 790 and needed 804 Score breakdown was: Operation of IP Data Networks - 33% LAN Switching Technologies - 82% IP addressing (IPv4/IPv6) - 100% IP Routing Technologies - 79% IP Services - 100% Network Device Security - 50% Troubleshooting - 43% I'm a bit gutted but if i'm honest i probably haven't studied as hard as i…
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Finding # of classfull network from Summarized IP address.
Hello, Can someone helps to know why the answer is 8? I do not know how to find the # classfull IPs. Thanks. [h=4]How many classful networks are summarized by the static summary route ip route 192.168.32.0 255.255.248.0 S0/0/0?[/h]* 2 * 4 * 8 * 16
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New Title: Diff btwn Layer2/3 Link (CCDA)
I'm looking at this picture that shows the distribution layer multi-layer switches connected by a layer 2 trunk link because access layer layer 2 switches have a common vlan. It says this: For whatever reason, I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the difference they're pointing out between a layer 2 link and a layer…
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Knowledge required to manually setup ISR
Hey all, Today I found an 857w ISR laying around and started to configure it. Just having started my journey into CCENT I'm curious to know would a CCENT/CCNA student be expected to know how to configure such a device manually? Or is that something which comes a bit later on? I ended up using SDM to configure the device
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Irregular wildcard masks. How do I interpret them?
Looking for help in deciphering these ACL statements. permit tcp 172.27.10.0 0.0.81.255 any established permit tcp 172.27.12.0 0.0.80.255 any established permit tcp 172.24.112.0 0.0.8.255 any established permit tcp 172.24.116.0 0.0.0.255 any established The first two statements are confusing me and I don't get what is…
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Trouble Setting Up Telnet on 2950C (Can't ping the IP address!)
Hey everyone, I am trying to setup an IP address on the Vlan 1 interface on my 2950c switch so I can telnet into it remotely but I am having troubles doing so. I've followed the following steps: switch#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. switch(config)#line vty 0 4…
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ccnt along with Net+?
Hello everyone. I would go into network engineering as i'm switching my career (back-end web dev turned out to be not what i was expecting:) but that long story). I got some basic understanding of technical side of network. My question is: Can i learn for those both certs at the same time? What is variance in knowledge and…
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Troubleshooting IP connectivity
I am reading ch 18 of Todd Lammle's book (Troubleshooting IP Network Conn.) and am coming across something I don't understand. It is talking about how a host sends out a packet and says "If it's determined to be a local request, IP just broadcasts a frame out on the local network looking for the local host using an ARP…
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HSRP via direct trunk or via L2 switch?
See example above Would there be any different as to how HSRP should work if it would be connected via a direct Trunk or via a SW. I'm guessing not. In situation 3, Will R2 get the multicast from both the SW and R1 (directly over the trunk)? I think yes? I guess Multicast, like broadcast is send out of all interface, or…
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VLSM moving onto a larger subnet
Good Evening, I have a question about VLSM and I am really confused on what it is I need to do for this Subnet 192.168.0.0/26 Mask 255.255.255.192 Range 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.63 Broadcast 192.168.0.64 I would like to now create a new subnet on top of this as follows so that it can have 253 IP addresses Subnet…
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Going to buy this homelab to start my CCNA Routing and Switching studies.
Cisco CCNA and CCNP Complete Home Lab Kit 15 1 iOS Installed | eBay Is this good enough to start studying for the CCNA R&S. I'm gonna buy a lab book at another website. so 302.44 for homelab and 70.00 Labbing workbook. total 372.44 Is that good?
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Is R&S Needed?
To be successful with wireless do you need to be certified in R&S or could I just go straight for CCNA-W and CWNA?
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Taking 100-105 on August 12th
Which book and practice exams do you recommend? (This will be my 3rd time recertifying as a CCNA as I always get pulled away. This time It's just for fun.)
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Beginner at CCNA - Question on pinging between subnets
Hello, I just need someone to help me understand what I need to learn next, I will go and get the information myself!! So I appreciate any hints. I have 1 router, 3 switches and each with their own individual subnet using a standard 255.255.255.0 mask 192.168.1.0 192.168.2.0 192.168.3.0 Which method is the best practice to…
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is data center technology is 'trending' ?
Hello, quite strange topic name, i guess:) just wanted your advice. Now i'm holding CCDP and CCNP sertifications, and I dont know what to study next. I want something that would be used as advance in financial insitutions companies networks (like Barclays, Western Union, etc) cause i want to work there as a network…
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Router - interface status codes
In the ICND 100-101 offical cert guide it says that typically 'Line Status' = layer 1 and 'Protocol status' = layer 2. In Chapter 15 it gives a table which shows what the status codes mean on a router saying "Down Down" = no cable and "Up Down" = Data link problem. On my 1841 router with default config, if I issue a 'no…
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badly worded question on subneting need help
so heres example q : The network admin needs to address 7 lans,rip v1 is thew only routing protocol in use and subnet zero is not used,what is the maximum number of usable addresses can be supported on each lan,if organization is using one class c address block. Now seeing and reading this question several times,conclusion…
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Can not ping DNS server in packet tracer configuration
I have a router on a stick configuration in packet tracer. I have added a DNS and email configuration. I can ping the DHCP and the email server from the connected PC's, but I cannot ping the DNS server. I think that's the reason the email is not working between Pc's. Can some help me troubleshoot this problem? I am new to…
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Need to pass INCD2 by the 2nd of August, any advice?
I have my ICND2 booked for the second of August i have been studying for a while but I did leave it 3 years from doing my ICND1 to now. I have really struggled with grasping the INCD2 topics in Lammles book despite me going over the whole ICND1 syllabus cover to cover. Any advice to help? I have just started EIGRP and for…
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About how long to study for CCNA Security, CCDA, and CCNP?
About how long do you guys think it took you to study for these exams? Did you take a class or self study? I prefer to take a class myself. Thanks
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is this a good homelab for CCNA studies?
[FONT=&]3x cisco 1721 70.92[/FONT] [FONT=&]3x cisco 2950c switch 81.00[/FONT] [FONT=&]1x cisco 2520 (for frame relay) 22+15 shipping[/FONT] [FONT=&]6x WIC-1T Modules 70.50 259.42 total Is this a good homelab for CCNA studies? And then eventually CCNP, and then eventually CCIE? Please let me know. [/FONT]
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Do i need a laptop for newly purchase homelab?
If so what kind of laptop should i get my budget is around 300.00 usd. This is my homelab Cisco CCNA CCNP V2 0 R s Voice Security Lab Kit 12U Rack Included | eBay with this is my access control terminal Cisco Access Terminal Server 2610 NM 32A CCNA CCNP CCIE Add on Lab Octal Cab | eBay Please let know what you think,…
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CCNA YouTube Videos
Who do you guys recommend with the best CCNA youtube videos?
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CBT Nuggets or Jerome Henry
Hey, I used CBT for my CCENT and Jeremy's videos were great but I am wondering how good are Jerome Henry's videos and are they worth spending $300 for or should I use CBT's version of wireless? Thanks
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Wireless CCNA exam preparation , which tools/equipment?
What do you require to study for the CCNA Wireless exam topics? Only the book? Do you use simulator, real equipment ?
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Basic questions for CCNA VOICE
I'm new w/ VOICE and there are things that i don't quiet understand. Say for example in cisco 2900 series, there are voice/wan interface that we can add like VIC3-4FXS/DID. If i'm not mistaken, FXS port is intended to connect to phones. These are analog phones, correct? On the other hand, FXO ports are intended to connect…
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Cisco Packet Tracer Help
I having and issue with switches on packet tracer. I have 2 pc connected to a switch. Interfaces on switch are down, even after using no shutdown command. pc0 192.168.1.1/24, down pc1 192.168.1.2/24 down 2960-24TT switch
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Plural Sight for Training?
Hey guys, Has anyone ever used PluralSight for training? It won't let me see how the videos are formatted without making a free trial which requires a CC. Is it worth the $299.99? It seems quite expensive with only yearly options. This would be for my Net+ CCNA and MSCA Thanks
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Router and two layer 3 switches
Hi Guys, Looking for a little help if possible, I have a little topology ..... R1 -- SW1 -- SW2 nothing else! I cant ping from SW2 ip 192.168.1.2 to the router interface 192.168.0.1 ive used both static routes and OSPF and have the same issue. Can anyone see where i'm going wrong .... (The same config for both static…
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Quick Question about VLSM
Hello all, I would just appreciate some clarification on something when working with Variable Length Subnet Masks So this is the example I have created myself Sales team need 37 IP Addresses and HR needs 7 IP Addresses Sales Team Subnet 192.168.0.0/26 Broadcast 192.168.0.64 Mask 255.255.255.192 Range 192.168.0.1 to…
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dhcp relay agent where to place it?
dhcp relay agent where to place it.
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Nac
anyone here tried some open source NAC solutions like Packetfence and openNAC?
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rip routing question
I've come across a routing question that you might be able to help me out with. I've set my lab up to connect to the internet via a cable modem. The path the frames take is as I'd expect. they go from pc -> r1 -> r2 -> cable modem -> internet. The same happens when I do a tracert from the pc to the inside local address of…
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CCNA Voice
I bought a a Voice-enabled Cisco 2821 ISR Router for my Cisco CCNA Voice Collaboration LAB loaded with Cisco Unified CUCME/CME 8.6 (Call Manager Express) and CCP 2.7.IOS version is Mainline 15.1.4.M10 Adv. Enterprise Services(c2800nm-adventerprisek9-mz.151-4.M10.bin) This Router includes the following Voice Cards and…
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Cisco Call Manager Express/Cisco Unity Express
I am just starting studying the concepts of CCNA Voice and will appreciate if anyone can give me an insight on the relationship between Cisco Unified CME and Cisco Unity Express. Is it always necessary to integrate them together in order to enable the voicemail functionality. Or maybe, am I correct in saying that it…
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Current Retake Policy?
Can anyone confirm the current ICND1\ICND2\CCNA retake policy? I have seen a few places where Cisco seems to state that a retake of a failed test can not be re-tested for 5 days starting the day AFTER you fail a test. or what they referenced as "The Following Monday". I have also seen other Cisco statements like…
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Packet tracer is now officially free
I finished attending a webinar for the new revision 3 exams. They mentioned packet tracer is now available free to everyone, removing the old enrollment restrictions. "Packet Tracer is available directly through the Cisco Networking Academy and it is absolutely free. You can download and install the free Packet Tracer…
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which routes are forwarded by EIGRP router?
Say, a router has routes of O(OSPF), D(EIGRP), and S(static). Which routes will be forwarded by the EIGRP router? I thought EIGRP should forward routes shown in "show ip route eigrp", which include D and S. However, it turns out S is not included in the output.
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How do I book my exam in the UK?
Well this is farcical. I have what I believe is a Cisco ID (I log in with it when I want to download software and IOS files that don't require a support agreement). On the Book Your Exam page it tells me that to register for an exam I need a Cisco Certification ID. For this I appear to have to go to the Certification…
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Mini Lab
So I bought a few things off ebay this past Friday for my mini lab. Of course the next day I started to find what seemed like better hardware for about the same money. Here's what I picked up (x2) 2621XM w/WIC-1DSU-T1 & (x2) WS-C3550-24pwr-SMI A few questions I have and probably could answer by searching the forum is can I…
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Just recently passed ICND2 200-101 exam
I am now officially CCNA certified! Sources of study: Watched Chris Bryant's CCNA bootcamp from Udemy multiple times, read Todd Lammle's Routing and Switching Study Guide and did practice tests from the software that came with the book, Dan's Courses from YouTube were great. Did alot of labbing with Packet Tracer and a…
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CCNA 200-120 Scheduled for July 29th, 2016
I had to schedule to force myself to study. Took two NetAcad classes in my last back to back semesters at my University to fulfill my Bachelor's degree, so I want to take the full CCNA while things are fresh in my mind. I've had the Odom CCENT and ICND2 books forever and using them as reference, watched Jeremy Ciora's CBT…
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Where can I get a discount voucher?
Hello everyone, I found some people selling discount CCNA voucher on ebay, i[FONT="]s this legit?[/FONT] Thank you very much!
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Cisco MCS 7800 Series Servers. Any use for CCNA Voice/Collab
Hello, In my place of work, we have 4 X Cisco MCS 7800 Series Servers. Are these any use for CCNA Voice/Collab studies or not?
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Starting my ccna sec studies soon!
Work wants me to do the CCNA Sec and so I will drafting my study plan soon (the bootcamp is in april from the 4-8th) and i am excited! I also got CBT nuggets and good ol' CB (Chris Bryant) as my guides once again! Any other tips and resources to point me to, please let me know - i will update you as I go :)
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New to Cisco, need new cert info for home lab
Hello all, I am new to the world of Cisco and looking to get my CCNA and possibly CCNP. I am looking at buying a kit or putting together a home lab. I know there is virtual and I will probably use that as well, but want to get my hands on real hardware. I know that most of the cheaper equipment out there sold as kits use…
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Creating Ethernet collisions for study purposes
What is the best way to simulate collision in let's say packet tracer or GNS3?
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NAT Round Robin with IP addresses.
Playing with an ASAv for the first time, infact first time ever with a ASA. Is this possible to do via asdm: Have a pool of IP addresses that a client Round Robins on. What I mean is that if Client makes a connection to cnn.com it looks he makes a connection from a pool of IP-addresses. Sen in my FW log, that I sometime…
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Configuring CME router
Guys, could you help me with configuring 2811 router as CME and TFTP. To be precise: 1. The list of required software. 2. The list of required hardware (at least for small business). 3. How to upload IP phones frimware and CME software. Probably the list above is not full, but this is what i'd like to know at the moment.…
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Switch forwarding logic, VLAN vs no VLAN
Hi, I've just recently finished reading the CCENT offical cert guide and I'm going back over the key topics before I try the practice exams. One thing I always assumed was a switch dropped unicast frames if the destination address is not in the MAC table. Now I just noticed in chapter 10 it states.. "Make a forwarding…
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ESS and BSSID
Would a single ESS be able to use just one BSSID on all APs? From what I understand that is how zero-handoff works on systems that actually support the feature. In a Cisco setup, for each ESS, would you have a BSSID for each SSID, per AP, just up to however many SSIDs each radio can handle AKA the max number of MAC…
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CCENT Exam today!
I have my CCENT exam at 12pm (UK time).. I am feeling extremely confident, have my commands and subnetting down to a tee and hoping I can finally get my first cert. Any last minute advice from anyone?
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Question about integrating home lab with standard network
So I already have a Cisco lab comprised of three 1800 routers, one L3 Switch, and two L2 switches. Everything is IOS15. My most exterior router has an empty WIC slot. My goal is to connect the cisco lab with a home series wireless router that I can delegate to do the majority of my home networking, primarily wireless…
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Converting MAC adress Colon notation to Dot Notation
I have have a long list of IP addresses with the following notation: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX I want to have that converted to: XXXX.XXXX.XXXX I have a lot of MAC addresses I need to trace to find out which port they are behind. But to do this I first want to reformat the whole batch. I have found the following website:…
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difference between using host and tcp/ip in access lists ?
Hi doing some acl lab sims,and what bugs me is in which scenarios ip is used also if ip is used does one specify wildcard mask or using host is enough and whats the difference between tcp protocol instead - since read if using one of these then need to specify eq www/telnet if using other its not needed if correct ? also…
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ICND1 - Pearson Vue UK Voucher/Discount Codes
Hi, Does anyone know of any Pearson Vue UK Voucher discount codes I could use? You can get good savings on these usually, just wondered if anyone knew of any, or where I could find them? Cheers! :D
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help on with this NAT and ACL
access-list 1 deny host 192.168.0.25> DENY a Host, OK 192.168.0.25 access-list 1 permit 192.168.0.0 0.0.0.255> Permit this network OK, 192.168.0.x ip nat inside source static 192.168.0.25 24.1.1.1.2> what it's this (24.1.1.2) the Host it's not DENY? from the first comand? ip nat pool MYPOOL 24.1.1.3 24.1.1.6 netmask…
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Another STP point of confusion
I've seen a lot of example diagrams like this one: And what they show is that the link with the highest port number on Switch B ends up being blocked. But what I can't tell is if gi2/24 is blocked because it's higher than gi2/23, or is gi2/24 blocked because it's connected to gi2/11 which is higher than gi2/10? In other…
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STP, the definitive tested answers.
Following on from this thread in which the election process in STP was discussed, I decided to investigate in more depth as there seemed to be conflicting answers given. At one stage I thought I understood how it worked, only to go read something on the Internet that completely contradicted my understanding, so I thought…
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Almost passed CCENT / Retake is July 8th
I am so stoked, I took my CCENT exam today and failed but I was very close in passing. For the 1st time in taking the test I scored 100% in Subnetting! Here is the breakdown OPeration of IP Data Networks 67% LAN Switching Technologies 55% IP Addressing IPV4/IPV6 100% IP Routeing Technologies 71% IP Services 75% Network…
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Cisco ACS + ISE
Hi all, I am keen to get some practise on Cisco ACS and ISE. Does anyone know where I can get a free trial etc? Or does Cisco require these services to be purchased?
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IP Helper Address Issue
I'm labbing and putting together a simple network topology in Boson Netsim just to keep fresh on CCNA topics and have some confusion on how to get the IP helper-address command to work correctly. (Topology pictured below) All hosts are on separate VLANS corresponding to the PC name (PC1=VLAN10, PC2=VLAN20, etc.), and…
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Icnd 1 down
Woot, just knocked out ICND1 today. I had made the decision to start studying for this at the end of May and am setting the goal to get my CCNA before the new version hits the market. Thanks to everyone here at the forums, Todd Lammle, and Jeremy from CBT! I also used PacketTracer to help with some of the "hands on" since…
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Passed ICND1
Got a 951 score. It was easier than I thought it would be. I was a bit shocked I got to the last question and still had over 20 minutes to spare. But I over-studied and studied it longer than I intended. I also got really good at subnetting. I used both Odom and Lammle's books. Boson practice tests. Udemy CCNA video course…
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Passed CCNA!
Woot My only concern is that the camera wasn't working so the proctor took a pic with his phone and said he'd email to himself... is that a normal thing? Worried he won't and that cisco will say no way to prove I took it, come retake it... Anyone ever had a similar experience? I am debating about calling the testing center…
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Passed CCENT
951/1000 Been putting this off for a while. With it expiring and me having the books already I figured I better get off my ass and get it done. 2 SIMS were probably where I lost the most points. Had an issue with a SIM where I couldn't come up with the right command to get the answer but swear what I was looking for just…
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Packet Tracer VRF
Hi Everyone, I am trying to simulate a network with Cisco Packet Tracer and I need to define different VRFs to isolate different kinds of traffic. So far, I have not been able to create VRF on Routers or layer 3 switches. Whenever I run the command to create vrf I get an error: Router(config)#ip vrf ^ % Invalid input…
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I'm at the point where nothing is sticking anymore
Reading over ICND2 material, and it's like I'm just ice skating over the words, not remembering them two seconds after I've passed by them. I'm like a silicone coated towel at this point.
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another subnet binary question question
got stuck at subnet practice question need to allow only hosts from 192.168.146.0,x.x.147.0,x.x.148.0,x.x.149.0 ips to connect to to server trough acl. answers are : ip access-list 10 permit ip 192.168.146.0 0.0.1.255 ip access-list 10 permit ip 192.168.148.0 0.0.1.255 now i undestand that wildcard mask is used so regular…
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2 sample summarization subent questions?
got one question on practice test basically it was asking for 113 p2p links for wan,and to use address scheme that would preserve as many ips possible,the ip in use was class a 10.0.0.0 thus possible answers were 10.0.0.0/24 /23 /25 /26 -now simple calculations would point to use the /25 thus getting 126 hosts with plenty…
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Collision domain vs. Broadcast domain
So I started my first chapter in the Sybex book today. I seemed to get everything pretty well except for the collision domains and broadcast domains. I understand how they get broken up depending on the hardware, but I don't really understand the difference between the two. Seems like the broadcast domain is a larger…
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Lab Equipment for CCNA/CCNP
Hi Guys hope you're well, I am in the process of purchasing equipment to cover both my CCNA & CCNP studies. Currently i am looking at getting 3 routers and 4 switches. I have been recommended by a colleague who is a network engineer a set of three 2801 series routers and two 2950 switches. Please see the eBay link below,…
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unable to ping the SVI VLAN
i am stuck in a issue! unable to ping the SVI i am design a small network for a office. 1 router 2811 1 switch 3750-e Router is connected to the mpls cloud with ospf. here re the config. Router# int fa0/0 ip 10.10.10.1 255.255.255.252 des connected to switch no shut ! int fa0/1 ip 20.20.20.1 255.255.255.252 des connected…
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Link state vs Distance vector for large networks
I could have sworn that I heard Jeremy Cioara say, in CBT Nuggets, that link state routing protocols were not good for larger networks because the routing/topology table becomes incredibly large. But a lot of what I'm reading online lately is saying link state is preferable for large networks, whereas distance vector is…
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Silent Cisco router for home 24/7 on set-up with wi-fi
Hello. I have 3 x 2800 routers and 3 x 3560 switches for my home lab that is set up in my bedroom. As I am sure you all know these routers are not exactly quiet. At some point I am thinking I would want to route my whole home internet connection through my Cisco set-up. I am UK based with Virgin Media cable broadband. I…
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You can't learn without labbing!
Well there's a statement if ever there was one. I wonder how long until some smartass comes along and says they've passed their CCNA without any real equipment and without ever setting up a lab. Well not me! I didn't feel strong on routing protocols so decided to do some labs, why else did I buy all this equipment anyway?…
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Starting CCENT
Looking for recommendation on what to use for studying?
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Bought RV042 Dual WAN VPN Router | Not cannot remote in at all | Give public IPs
I bought RV042 Dual WAN VPN Router thinking there was two WAN ports and I would be able to swap between lab devices without changing cables and integrate my lab with the public net for real world analysis. The small business unit does not have Wi-Fi, so I also bought a Cisco N WAP. Everything was was going spectacular…
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IGRP Bandwidth and Delay
[FONT=&]Todd Lammle's CCNA routing and switching study guide Chapter 19 page 823 In the troubleshooting steps for routers that don't have adjacency it has you change serial interfaces Delay and bandwidth metrics to the default. Is this implying that if 2 serial interfaces that have different bandwidth and Delay they…
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CCNA Cyber Ops
Any thoughts about this new CCNA track? CCNA Cyber Ops - Cisco