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Need advice about hardware/IOS upgrade (CCNA lab)
Hello people, I am studying for my CCNAs examens with books and simulators (CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-101 Official Cert Guide; CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-101 Official Cert Guide; pearson tools; GNS3) . Not so long ago, I decided to buy and make a CCNA lab. So now, I have the following : 3x Cisco 2620XM (65 mo RAM; 16…
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Lab for CCNA/CCNP
Hi there folks, I want to shore up my n/w skills significantly and pick up a cert or two along the way. I've passed a few advanced exams so I know what I'm in for. What I want to get out of the lab is the CCNP and I want a physical lab (though open to the GNS3 idea). From reading the various threads on here and on…
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Off to kinda a "Surprised" start to the Year....
First off, Happy New Year ya'll. Holidays sure fly fast when you get older.:D Anyways........ So today was our first day of our Winter Term. Our schedule indicated that we would have 1 hour of Cisco 1 and and hour of Database Design (SQL). Our term goes from January 4th to February 26th. But, when my instructor came today,…
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Practice Questions on IP Addressing.
Does anyone have practice questions for ip addressing where i can figure out whether an ip address is network, broadcast, or host address?
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Any tips for a beginner?!
Hey all, I'm 16 years old and I was talking to my brother a month ago about what he does (Cisco Engineer) and I thought it was amazing. I'm now beginning my journey through networking and I was curious about what could help me learn this information better. I am currently using CBT nuggets and reading an online textbook…
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Best IOS for 1721 w/16MB Flash?
I've got a couple 1721s with only 16MB of flash, though they have 96MB of RAM (they were bought really cheap and I consider them basically toys). What's the best-featured version of IOS that can run on them (currently running 12.2(13)T c1700-y-m, which is pretty much ipbase)? (I know I can run 12.4 advipservices on them…
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Router on a Stick
Hi, I have a classique router on a stick configuration, and I want to implement some of the intervlan ACLs on the switch to take the load off the router. I've configured an ACL on the SVI to prevent communication between the hosts on both vlans, but this doesn't seem to work ! The setup is: each host receiving an IP from…
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CCNA Security changes (?)
Hi there, I am CCNA certified and i will be until next May (if i remember well :P) I wanted to pass CCNA Security for maintaining my CCNA status and also move towards security. I read this one --> Cisco updates CCIE, CCNA certifications: What you need to know and went to cisco website and indeed verified that the 'old'…
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Help with Port Security
I have another question. How come my ethernet adapter is static when it should be dynamic because i created an ip address for that ethernet adapter. Is there something i did wrong. I created an ip address which was 192.168.1.10 subnet 255.255.255.0. I am trying to follow a lab online. Sorry for double post. All…
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Test Post
This is a test post.
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Cisco VIRL - Alternatives to LXC hosts?
So, just throwing this out here hoping to get a bit of discussion back.. Instead of going through the trouble to setup LXC hosts, which I have a hard time finding documentation on setting up a dummy one.. what would you guys suggest? I also understand that at the higher level, you're not as concerned with hosts as you are…
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lab/upgrading question. (console output included)
First post... so here goes. Currently my lab setup at home has 6 items. Im studying for the CCENT and CCNA both. ipv4 is something I'm already very comfortable with. I'm having difficulty figuring out what ios version I can put on these switches/routers. I know its not 15. I was under the impression previously I could put…
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Gns3
Hey, How do I get the images off my routers/switches to use on GNS3? Or does someone have some I can use? Thanks
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Beginning studying for 210-260
I'm ready to get started on my journey towards the 210-260 certification. I'm not a network engineer but try to be a jack of all trades so I'd like to become more knowledgeable in networking. I know it is going to take a lot of hard work over the coming months and want to make sure I make good use of my time so any…
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ASA in packet tracer
Hi, i was wondering if the ASA in packet tracer is useful or a waste of time? Considering you cant do any routing protocols on it, there's no IP helper command on it etc.. Basically i have a topology where i have 3 sites, all communicating using frame relay with the router as the edge device and the ASA connected to the…
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Passed ICND2
I passed on my second attempt with a 826. I am happy even though I passed by 2 points (1 week after failing by 10 points). There were some things on that test I had no idea would be on there... not in the objectives or in lammle ICND2 book. Then there are questions with more than one right answer but one is supposed to be…
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Help: Question about Port Security
Hello i am new to this forum, i hope i am in the right place. So basically i am learning about mac address and port security. I am watching a lab and i notice that the other person mac address is dynamic while mines is static for my ethernet adapter.The other person is using their usb adapter and creating their own ip…
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Ospf rid
I understand the statement "The RID will be the highest active loopback interface on the router, but if non are configured it will be the highest active physical interface", but can someone tell me which of these is deemed to be the 'highest'? 1.1.1.1 10.10.10.10 In sport coming first puts you highest, but numerically 10…
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CCNA Security without CCNA Routing/Switching?
I am going to be studying for CCENT and then pursuing CCNA. Do you believe it is necessary to pass CCNA Routing and Switching before moving into CCNA security? I do have a Net+, with this knowledge can I move towards CCNA security immediately? Thank you for your time reading and answering!
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Study Group - Australia
Hi All, I was just wondering if there were any like minded Cisco certificate members or those looking at entering the Cisco Certified career path, that would be looking at getting together to work towards a common goal? Kind Regards, Daniel
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CCNA study material
Hi, I am planning to take CCNA certification. Please suggest me the best study materials for the revised syllabus of CCNA. Thank you.
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Help: Trying to telnet
Basically i been trying to figure this out. I am getting no connection between my desktop computer and to my lab. What i am trying to do is use command prompt from my computer and use telnet so i can see the activity going on in the cmd of tera term. What i did so far was creating an ip address from VLAN1 192.168.1.1 and i…
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CCNA R&S 200-120 Passed
Hello all, I passed my CCNA R&S 200-120 today! So glad i passed because now i can spend time with my friends and family during the holidays without feeling "guilty or bummed out". Anyway, my question was that i had studied Network+ and A+ (took both classes at a Community College) but i never took the exams. Do you think…
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Seeking advice on CCNA Lab Hardware I've just been offered...
I'm planning on starting my study for my CCNA early next year so keeping my eyes open for cheap hardware to build a home lab. I've just been offered the below for NZ$105 (approx. US$75 / £50) 1 x Cisco 1721 router 1 x Cisco 2651XM router 1 x Cisco 2950 switch 1 x Cisco 3550 PoE I was no the look out for 1841/2081/2811/2821…
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Is my LAB up to par?
Hello to everyone! I am new here , as you can see its my very first post. I apologize in advance to have to ask this question , but there is so much information on the internet , and I'm flabbergasted. I currently have in my possession: 1x2811 768/128 1x2081 256/64 2x2950C Switches I know I need at least 1 more router…
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Into the testing center I go...
Round 2, ICDN2. Except I'm an hour early. Misread the clock on the appointment in the email.. /facepalm
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Items to write down when you sit for CCENT
Hey Guys, I have a question on the writing material you get for CCENT. I'm sure this varies from testing center, but you do you usually get blank writing material to use for the exam? If so, how long do you get to fill out before the exam starts? I am starting to really get the hang of subnetting and have been using…
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Can you subnet a subnet?
This was a true/false question on my networking final exam this morning. I put down false. What do you guys and girls say?
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CIDR table
Came up with this last night. Seemed to work well while doing subnetting practice questions. Also with a powers of 2 list but not really needed because block size is 1 more than wildcard. Really just need the powers of 2 for questions asking to make x number of subnets or some crazy number of hosts. Thought I would share.…
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Connectivity trouble with ASA help!
Hi, i'm having trouble with getting PC's to communicate in my topology with my ASA in the middle of it. Basically i have an ASA connected to a switch that connects to 2 PC's, but nothing is pinging, the ASA can ping its own VLAN interfaces but thats all. Funny thing is that it can ping the edge device which is the router…
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OSPF Cost.
is the # ip ospf cost command applied only for outgoing interfaces. Meaning examples : R1----R2R3R4R1 trying to get to R3 has two paths. Via R2 Via R4 If I wish to cancel out one path I tweak/increase the cost on one interface. Now should the cost be applied only on outgoing interfaces from R1 towards R3.In packet tracer…
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Questions about DHCP
Hi, There is something about DHCP that i can't understand. I was told that the PC asks for an ip address by sending a broadcast(and then the router continues the proccess. From to this point i understand it). My problem is with the beginning - how can the pc send a messege without having an ip? even if he has mac address,…
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brick walled with ACLs and subnetting
So,hi all :) this forums seems very friendly and handy place to gather information and learn. im almost 3 months now into ccna,and and have 3 major hickups following me,now lecturers decided to skip many chapters from netacad to do ACLs,and this journey has nothing been just smashing wall after wall with each chapter. So…
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Passed 200-101 today!
Got all of my goals completed for 2015 :D I mainly used ITProTV's ICND2 course, along with their Transcender practice exams. Also used various videos from INE, and the 200-101 course from CBT Nuggets. I reviewed my NetAcad modules as well, and read the Odom/Lammle textbooks. For labs I used the ones provided from my…
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Odom's ebook and DVD
Hi, I wanna buy the ebook and the accompanying DVD "CCENT 100-101 by Odom", buy I cant find it on the web. Is it a must to by the "real" book to be able to get the ebook and the DVD ? Thanks in advance!
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CBT Nuggets Training, CCENT
Just curious, is there anyone familiar with the Jeremy Ciora's CCENT series? Anyone that can tell me whether or not it's organized in such a way that if followed, can cover the topics the CCENT exam covers pretty well? I've been focusing on those videos for most of my studying, worried that I might rely too much on them. I…
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Method of understanding the concepts beyond passing the test
I have been having a hard time figuring out how to go about understanding and making a connection between the concepts and protocols encompassing the CCNA beyond just passing the test. Meaning, I'm not sure how to go about fully understanding how things work so I can go out and ace an interview to land a job. I want to…
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CCNA DC, DCICT - 640-916 Failed
Sat the 640-916 today, failed the exam with a 720 - pass mark was 792. I've used the CBT Nugget series, read the book and watched the INE video series. Quite annoyed firstly at the fail as alot of the questions I did not even see mentioned in Practice Exams or the study materials such as WAAS and creating VM's and ESXi…
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Passed ICND2 200-101 today
Wow, wasn't sure, at times over the past few weeks I went from thinking I was ready to thinking I was not. This past weekend I diverted from my studies for the CCNA to instead study for a job interview. After the interview Monday I studied later into the day than usual and then a bit more before the test Tuesday morning.…
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Hardware Q
I was combing through Ebay (looking at random hardware) and inadvertently stumbled upon this: WS-C3560G-24TS-S (24-Port GbE Catalyst Switch) WS-C3560X-24T-S (24-Ports-Ports Ethernet Switch) in short: One is a model "G", and the other a model "X". But what caught my attention is that the G is only $300 (used)... while the X…
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Clustering question
Hi, i was wondering if someone can explain to me what is clustering and what it is used for in networks and with asa's. I could be wrong but is it another form of failover or am i just completely wrong on that? Thanks
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Can I get a jobg with my poor experience ?
Hi all, If i grab a CCNA cert can I get a real network job? I mean I've been working with cisco routers for 6 years now. My job is to ugrade IOS version on many different cisco routers/switches and sometimes we configure the startup-config through CLI. But that is very basic config like passwords, hostname, vlans interface…
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CCNA R&S 200-120 Version Change?
Hi all, I just gave the CCNA R&S 200-120 exam and unfortunately i got a 765 (825 is passing i believe). I am looking to give it another shot as soon as i have the money. I felt extremely confident while taking the exam and was almost positive that i got the MAJORITY of questions correct MINUS an ACL Configuration…
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Question about my home lab and switching
Good afternoon, doing a little vlaning today with my 2 3560s with my pc and a netbook. I successfully got my vlans and trunk ports configured and talking. The problem is that I lost my management connection from my pc. On my PC I have 1 onboard nic and an dual nic card. I'm using one nic for my vlan (vlan 2) port and the…
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2960s switch web interface
Got a new 2960s switch at work which I'm setting up "to show I know what I'm doing", but I'm struggling. This particular switch has a 10/100 management port which I've configured with an IP address of 10.10.10.1. I've then configured the IP address on my laptop to 10.10.10.2. From this I can browse to http://10.10.10.1…
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Cisco 2501 router AUI to RJ45 adapter
Hello all, I am setting up a 2 router, 2 switch simple lab. My 2501 routers have the AUI DB15 serial and I bought the adapter that changes the serial to RJ45 jack, but it did not come wired up. I can send pictures to an email, couldn't attach images on this post. Any help in the right direction to wire up the adapter would…
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Cisco Lab Practice
Hi guys, I haven't used GNS3 for last few years. Now I want to get back in practice. Can anyone advise if GNS3 has changed recently? OR what's new software out there I can use to practice virtual lab? I don't have any router image file either. Any help would be greatly appreciated - Thank you.
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Less than 1 month until CCENT
Hi guys, Been following this forum for about a week now. Learned a ton of information so far - big thanks to everyone for sharing their journeys/experiences . There have been a couple journeys that I recently read and they were very inspiring. I thought I'd attempt to share mine a bit, hoping to contribute. As the title…
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Passed ICND2 200-101
920/100. All that studying paid off. After getting Net+ I'll go for Data Center and Cloud
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DHCPv6
Has anyone configured DHCVPv6 on Packet tracer ? The commands ? What is prefix-delegation ? Is it part of icnd1 ?
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académique ccna security
Hello, Any one have passed the ccna security 2;0 last update , the academy version ??
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CCNP RS Re-Certification with CCNP-SP
Hi everyone, My CCNP R&S is expiring soon. I'm interested in one of these exams: 642-883 SPROUTE Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE) 642-885 SPADVROUTE Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing (SPADVROUTE) 642-887 SPCORE Implementing Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Core Network…
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Took CCNA: Security and CCNA: Wireless today
Friends, I took both exams today. (Security and Wireless). I passed the Wireless, but came up short on Security. I did both because I had a job offer, and I wanted to tie up a few loose ends. I wanted to complete all my goals, before going to the other job. So, in essence, I came up a little short. No excuses. I'll keep…
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Passed 642-874 ARCH (CCDP)
Finally. It was a much smoother exam than the CCDA. This will be my last certification for a little while. After the past year or two studying for certifications, I am due for some school. I'm going to hunker down and try to get my bachelors. Afterwards, I'd like to pursue my CCIE. Thanks for everyone's support over the…
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Just missed ICND2...
I had my 2nd attempt at ICND2 this past weekend and barely missed it wit an 801! I was caught off guard but I've rescheduled for the 19th. Here's to hoping 3rd time is a charm. Also it would great to finish off the year with my CCNA. Anyone else ever had to take it more than twice?
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Where to go
I have 6 years of audio video experience I have done everything from tvs in homes from running cables to switches and routers in businesses and I have almost 2 years at at@t and I am about to get my ccent and possible my ccna and I am about to start looking for a job in the it field after I get my certs what type of job…
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ASA Firewall questions
So, i have a few questions about the basis of the asa just to see if i have an understanding of how it functions etc... The asa uses named zones to distinguish higher and lower security zones by assigning them a name and numbered security level. Higher can move to lower but not the other way around except if there is a…
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Looking to virtualize ios for learning
I am looking to get in to Cisco networking, and I would like to virtualize Cisco ios. Could anyone recommend any free software or website where I can start learning routers and switches?
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ICND1 Guide
Hey guys, I was starting my CCNA studies 1-2 years ago but started my degree instead. on break and looking to begin CCNA again. I have a lot of lab gear, cisco press books, cbt nuggets and a udemy ccna course (Bryant advantage) so i think resource wise i am good. My issues is setting goals and knowing what i need to be…
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Pearson Vue breach and Cisco
You might already be aware that Pearson Vue Credential Management System was breached and some data seems to have been leaked. Cisco have actually got more to say about this than Pearson Vue does. They have a blog up, which is being updated, here:…
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ASA question and placement in a network?
Hi, i have a question about setting up an asa with a lab network on packet tracer. I was wondering where would be the best place to put it? Should i put it after the router and connected to a cloud or put it before the router and the router is the last point connected to the cloud? Does this also mean that the asa needs…
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CBT nuggets Alternative
I know a lot of people push CBT nuggets. I can't afford $100 a month right now, and they dont' offer "ala carte" options for just 1 module. What is a good alternative? INE, train signal etc? Thanks for any input.
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Upgrade APs IOS with WLCM in 2800 series router...
Hi Everyone, I'm studying for my CCNP Route test but took time off to play with a wireless project in my house. YEAH! I got my 1st wireless controller up and running perfectly with the help of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ckpts0rvnA However, I've got one issue that has me a bit perplexed. I've upgraded my WLCM to…
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Setting up a new wireless controller...
Hi Everyone, I setup my 1st wireless controller from scratch. I followed the video at... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ckpts0rvnA I did have an issue where I could get my APs to find the WLC but was able to console into them and set the IP addresses and it came up fine. I'm able to connect to the SSID and everything…
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Question about the root bridge
I had a question about the root bridge, in my topology i have one big switch connected to over 15 machines, the router and connected to another switch that is connected to 2 PC's. It turns out that the small switch was the root bridge for everything in my topology after i looked, but traffic and everything still functioned…
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CCNA online courses - worth it?
Hi everyone, did anyone take an online CCNA course that was of great benefit - that, in your opinion, it really helped you over just learning by yourself? I'm wondering because I see there are a couple of courses on Udemy, by Lazaro Diaz and Chris Bryant, which both have tousands of students and great feedback:…
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Two routers for CCENT?
Hi guys, just have a basic question. I'm studying for CCENT right now and I have two 3600 series routers and packet tracer. Finances are real tight because wife just had surgery and I'm the only one working. Are there labs that I can do with just two routers for CCENT. I figure I can use Packet Tracer for switching stuff…
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640-544 fare thee well and pass
Today was the last day for the 640-544 so spent the last 2 weeks preparing with the following: CBT Nuggets Cisco Network Academy v1.2 course booklet and lab manual Netlabs Cisco Lab Pods Passed with 938. As usual, you have to know Cisco Configuration Professional. Will be interesting to take the CCNA Security 210-260 in 3…
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Aspiring CCDA checking in
Hi guys! I'm on a quest to take the old version of the exam (640-864) before its retired on, I believe, dec 14. Certs I have:CCNP: R/S CCNA: Security 640-911 (first half of CCNA:DC) Material I plan on using:CCDA OCG (actually, it seems pretty horrid. I'm just going to use the end of chapter summaries and questions, and…
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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut from time to time
Started playing with my 2504 controller and one of my 3602e APs. That CLI is clunky. Apparently AireOS 7.3 doesn't support the web client out of the box either, so had to put a passable but ugly base config on the router to then enable browser access. Got it running barely and the clients are unfortunately using the same…
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Home Lab
I want to build a collab home lab, but don't know what to purchase?
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Is this CCENT Exam Level?
Hi, I just finished studying and re-checking everything for the ICND1 exam. I only studied the Wendell Odom ICND1 book, and labbed a lot (boson, packet tracer and GNS3). I can even build my own networks implementing everything tat is covered by ICND1 without help. The Wendell Odom came with 2 ICND1 exams (for the Pearson…
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Asa-ssc-aip-5-k9
Hi Anyone use one of these in their home labs?
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My home Lab
Well after my recent failure, its time to dust off the home lab. This is all gear I've collected over the years. 1 x HP 7102dl (VPN router) 1 x Cisco ASA 5505 1 x Bluecoat Proxy SG210 1 x Brocade 200E 1 x Cisco 2522 1 x Cisco 2511 (Terminal Server) 3 x Cisco 2503 1 x Cisco 2811 1 x Cisco 3550 2 x Cisco 2950 1 x Cisco 3560…
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CCDP Exam Query
Hi Guys, I have a query regarding CCDP exam. I cleared CCNP (Routing and Switching) in mid January 2015 with exam codes below (before new exam came in). Switch 642 813 Route 642 902 TShoot 642 832 I want to appear for CCDP. I checked on Cisco website and to my understanding I need to appear for ARCH exam only to get CCDP…
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CCNA Wireless Exam - 640-722 vs. 200-355
Hi, Neither of these exams seem to be very popular (from what I can tell) despite the ever growing presence of and dependence on wireless in our every day lives. I was wondering why. That said, I see that exam 640-722 is set to be retired in December and I wanted to know if anyone had any information or opinion on that…
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What's the current IOS version on the test?
I will be taking my CCENT before the end of the year, that is my schedule, at least. What version of Cisco IOS is used on the CCENT (and CCNA R&S) in the exam? ICND1 and ICND2. At my job, in IT Support, I work with the network administrator a lot, and he was cool enough to clear out the memory and reset to default…
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WIC 2T vs HWIC 2T
Hi Just wondering what is the difference between those two cards? Can I use a WIC on a CISCO 1941 router or does it has to be a HWIC ? Thank you. Hmaun
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Time to recertify
Hi Just failed 640-554 which was meant to renew my CCNA. It was a dog of a test, full of topics that I didn't dedicate enough time to, and some that weren't in the OSG. I also didn't study very systematically due to work and family commitments. Ego has taken a huge hit and I've hit the alcohol in despair, but what to do,…
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Passed CCDA (11/20)
I passed, but I didn't like the exam. I'm not really sure how to describe it without breaking NDA, but some of the stuff from the ARCH FLG was on there while it wasn't covered very well in the CCDA OCG. The exam wasn't really too technical either. It was easy, but I didn't like it. A few of the questions seemed a bit…
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Portland area Cisco Study Group
Hi members. Anyone on here in the Portland area that wants to start a Cisco cert study group? I have some hardware to contribute for use.
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HELP on Debugging a network
Hello People, So, I have an assignment for my University which I am kind of stuck and I would appreciate a helping hand from any kind person out there. The concept is to debug a network which has some faults into it using packet tracer. I have managed to connect the PCs with the switchers as you can see but some of them…
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Test internet connection failed Cisco router 800 series
I have mail server using to send and recieve emails in server obly mode and i use router cisco 800 series as gateway to mail server inside my network mail server take ip 192.168.1.4 router cisco 192.168.1.254 public ip for mail server is 78.93.244.61 and port 25 is open in it i do nat from outside public ip 78.93.244.61 to…
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Need help on a CCNA assignment
Hey I am having trouble on the first part of this assignment (Part a). Keep in mind I will need to make this network in packet tracer. So far I have found these 2 subnets for 10.0.0.0 /8 1st subnet 10.0.0.0 /22 10.0.3.255 /22 2nd subnet 10.0.4.0 /22 10.0.7.255 /22 However, the next part says i need to not only make subnets…
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INE Video Series
On the INE All Access Pass which videos do you guys prefer for CCNA? The CCNA RS Technologies - Keith Bogart CCNA RS BootCamp - Keith Bogart CCNA 1CND1/ICND2 - Rob Riker
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ICND2 subnetting
I just finished passing my ICND1. Studied hard core subnetting. But just to be clear, is there any subnetting question in ICND2? ot
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Benefits and Use case of Stubby and NSSA
Hey guys, What is the benefits of a Stubby and NSSA setup for LSA's with OSPF? Like I understand with a NSSA it goes from a Type 7 into the NSSA network, say area 1 (as shown in the picture is the NSSA), and then goes to the stubby ASBR router into Area 0 as Type 5. But what I'm looking to grasp is what is the core purpose…
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DHCP Server question
Hi, i was wondering what the best practice would be maybe in industry that goes into configuring a DHCP server? I have done plenty of them with sub interfaces and with L3 switches, but i was wondering is the ip-helper command the best way to do it if you have a DHCP server set up and is this the best practice etc... Thanks
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Passed 210-260
Passed today with a 960. Most of the content came from the Cisco security books that I got from the bootcamp. CCP labs were all replaced with ASDM labs. 2 other people could not get one of the labs to work and our instructor could not either. I would say about 80% of the content is in the OCG but is only mentioned. The…
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CCNP BOOKS Black Friday
I am planning on taking my ICND1 at the beginning of Jan and then start studying for ICND2 (don't know how long that will take, hopefully not more than a couple months). However, the CCNP books are 55% off today on the pearson website. Would it be safe to go ahead and buy these now or by the time I finish my CCNA am I…
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passed today
Hi everyone. Just passed my ccda 10 minutes ago. :) The crazy thing was that i just needed 10-15 minutes. The questions werd nearly on ccnalevel!! Cheers
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Black friday CCNA lab and study guides deals?
If anybody can share deals that would be awesome. Looking for Labs, vouchers, study material etc. Thanks Happy Thanksgiving.
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Switches using CSMA/CD
Hi there While studying for my CCNA cert, I came up with a question to which I think I know the answer, but I just want to be absolutely sure. In case a switch is connected to a hub, it will automatically go into half-duplex mode on the interface the hub is connected to. This means it will have to use CSMA/CD. Now, if a…
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ICND1 Network Simulator Lite
Hi Guys, I am doing the practice labs included with the Official Study guide for ICND1. On the second Configuring IP Address I am at this point. Step 4. Connect to PC2 from the simulator user interface. I am at the router config and I have no idea how to connect to the PC. I am so embarrassed. If anyone has gone through…
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Symmetrical and Asymmetrical clarification
Hi, i need some clarity on a few things regarding Symmetrical and Asymmetrical encryption and the process of it. I think i have a fairly good understanding of how it is all setup and works but there are a few things that just don't connect with me. One being, when out of curiosity i use the feature on chrome to look at…
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New CCNA coming out in 2016 ?
Evening, I got onto perason view's website to try to schedule my CCENT and i tried 4 different test centers in my area and all have sparse picking for ICND 1 100-101 to schedule a test well into next year. In addition some of the test centers are not even scheduling after January 2016. So I was wondering if a new version…
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Asa 5505
Hello All, So I will be studying for the ICND2 in a month or so, My company is selling some gear and the only cisco item they're selling is a ASA 5505, If i can get this for lets say less then $100 is it worth getting for a CCNA lab? or are firewalls beyond CCNA? I will want to get past CCNA but that's down the road if not…
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VLAN tagging Q
Hola, i thought that i had a grasp on Vlanning.... but today has been a humbling day at the j.o.b. Working with a frustrating "SG 200-50P", i thought it would be quite simple to create a new VLAN (Using the dumb web-interface)... and do some 'ping testing' between hosts. Well, creating a new vlan was simple enough. But…
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Passed ARCH today
As the title says, passed ARCH today! This was my 4th exam for the year and I'm about spent. Overall, I'm neutral but thought the test was reasonably fair. I thought some of the questions and answer choices were worded very poorly. I'm just happy to be moving on.
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Passed CCNA
Hi all, I don't post on here very often so a lot of you probably won't know me, but last week I passed my ICND2 and became CCNA certified. :) I just wanted to pop on and say thanks for all of your help, even though you didn't realise you were giving it... lol I'm more of a browser than a talker, so regularly checked in to…