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Testing Center Pad: they use Ultra-Fine Sharpies
Hey guys, What would be good things besides of the subnetting chart (I can do this under 10 seconds now in my head and with fingers using block sizes may not write it out, lol never thought I'd say that), hex chart, administrative distances, standard and extended ACL's, common ports, etc. Maybe show commands? With a…
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STP Priority: Lowest Mac-address
Hey guys, So I'm over here look at STP and using the boson sim at work on the laptop and I'm curious would it be helpful on the exam to write out the 15 character hex chart? IE: 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 3 4 = 4 5 = 5 6 = 6 7 = 7 8 = 8 9 = 9 10 = A 11 = B 12 = C 13 = D 14 = E 15 = F example: e.g 1 sw has 01-23-45-67-89-ab & another…
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ICND2 Question.
Hey, Just had a quick question. Was going through my book and notes again and figured I'd ask If anyone had any tips, kind of like must have a good grasp of to pass. Similar to ICND1 a huge part is subnetting. Thanks.
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Frame Relay - DLCIs
I'm having a hard time understanding how FR differentiates frames/packets (not sure which one is correct) from different companies. I understand that company A's serial interface will tag a frame/packet with a DLCI that the admin chooses. Also, i get how that is mapped to the remote's ip address in a table. What I don't…
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Need some help with a home work lab - OSPF connecting adjacency routers!
Reading through my book and i didn't see anything like this, so im not sure why its in my home, but they are trying to connect a class a with a class b and forming a network together, is this even possible? Here is my packet tracer file https://www.dropbox.com/s/1k9snsazv0spiup/LabE04.pkt?dl=0 Could someone tell me thats…
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Failed ICND2 Today!
Whelp, I guess there's a first time for everything. I just took ICND2 and failed with a 815 out of the 825 required to pass. Honestly, it didn't seem all that hard, but where I really messed up was in losing track of time. I only had 15 minutes to answer the last 16 questions and one of them was a sim. Also, I did fine in…
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CCNA Service Provider
Thinking about taking this to renew my CCNA. Not much on here about this lately. Anyone taking the exam recently? Thoughts? For reference, I currently work in the networking group for a service provider.
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Network Engineer Level 1 interview questions
Hey all! I recently accepted an job interview, just to test the waters before CCNA. I think I made the interviewer angry I did very well when the interviewer from the network side, asked me about ACLs etc. I told him that ACLs are being fired from top to bottom and there are always an invisible implicate deny at the bottom…
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first-hop redundancy protocols and the exam
So the class work paid for mentioned first-hop redundancy protocols like HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP, but did not have us do any work with them in labs at all, and didn't really provide us with even command examples. Has anyone seen these in exams? If so, did it more seem like they want the candidate to just know that such…
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2800 series routers and ipv6
In case anyone else is working with 2800-series routers, if you want to do IPv6 you'll need more than ipbase IOS images. If the router shipped with IOS 12 you probably also don't have enogh RAM or flash to run IOS 15 either, so it becomes a hunt-the-version to find the newest that still fits the memory and storage…
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ASA Labs
Are there any ASA practice labs out there? I need to get up to speed on configuring and supporting ASA's. I have a 5506 I just need some practice on it. At this time I have no intentions of cert just want ASA knowledge.
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Just got the 640-916 book
I had preordered the book saw it on sale on cisco press, just came in the mail, this book is HUGE, about as big if not bigger than the Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals book, needless to say once i wrap up my CCNP i will be jumping on this track man it is a huge book
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Ccna exam
Guys pls help I want to do ccna exams and pass it once, pls tell what to do. Want to build my career in networking
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OSPF Process ID
Hi, Are there instances where they are more than 1 process id on the same ospf router? If so, why will someone do that?
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Am I on the Right Track?
Once again, there were several things that came up this month so I have not taken my CCENT yet, but the good news is that I've gotten right back into gear with the studying, finishing up all the lab videos and practicing more and more. I finished reading Exam Cram and doing the questions out of it in just a few days, and…
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Subnetting where called-for host ranges abut network ranges
So, this is more of a "what do they expect" question than anything... In CCNA curriculum twice now I've seen examples where in IPv4 subnetting, the question asked for a given network to be broken into a number of hosts that basically completely matches the number of valid IP addresses in a given subnet. For example, asking…
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Ccna in 2 weeks
Sup team! I've decided to go ahead and get my ccna now that I feel comfortable at my job. I'm going to test on the 31st and hopefully come out with a victory. Please wish my luck as I review the over the next 2 weeks!
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Ccna exam
I need a study group for this exam any volunteer
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boson exam
Scored a 534 on my first time taking a practice ICND1 exam from boson. Been studying hardcore for 2 and a half months. Is the actual exam going to be this difficult? here was the breakdown according to boson: Operation of IP data networks: 50% Lan switching tech: 60% ip addressing: 67% ip routing tech: 36% ip services: 50%…
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SW forwarding arp request
hello i have a question. i have a switch with 2 pc connected in fa 0/5 ,0/6 and a router with DG in fa 0/1. first the mac table of switch is empty.(using reload command and erase nvram to be sure )but when i ping from pc1 to pc2 i see entry for the router dg also.is it normal ?shouldnt router atached ignore these packets…
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Help with IOS image
My Lab 2500 access server has a corrupted flash image and I want to try and fix it before I hit the return button. I think a need a new IOS but any help would be gratefully received. Thanks 2500TERMSERV01(boot)#show flash all System flash directory: File Length Name/status addr fcksum ccksum 1 5672636 c2500-i-l.120-5.bin…
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Labs for CCENT
Hi all, I´m currently studying for the CCENT ICND1 with the Wendell Odom book. I saw that the book came with the Network Simulator in Lite version. Can anyone tell me if it´s recommended to purchase the full version? The Lite version has only 13 labs and the full has more than 100. I have packet tracer and I can try my own…
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So why are you getting cisco certified?
I have been working in house for a large retail bank on a medium size campus site (3000 users) for 15 years. My responsibility's have been IT communications adds, moves, changes with faults thrown in. We do everything that involves patching and cabling together with LAN, WAN, VIOP and Wi-Fi hardware. The frustrating part…
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About an Online Lab
Hi, I found an online lab here Free Cisco Catalyst Switch Lab and since GNS3 can't do switching, I thought mixing the two together ! so can I integrate one of the switches (for instance 3550) into my topology on GNS3 ? is this even possible is there a way ? or should I look no more ? Thanks !
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OSPF wildcard. What does the block size mean?
in this example, the wildcard .7 comes from a block size of 8. What does that mean? Lab_A(config-router)#network 192.168.10.64 0.0.0.7 area 0
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CCENT Switching question
I'm studying for the CCENT. 2 2950's each set with three vlans. I have a few ethernet cables connecting them, one is trunking, all the other ports are set to access mode. Switch1 all the lights other than the trunk port are amber but Switch2 they're all green. What would be causing this?
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210-260 video training
Being that there is no video training that i have found for the 210-260, what do you think of studying the cbt nuggets video for 640-554? Maybe it would be very beneficial and just skip certain parts that may not apply, whatever that may be? Thoughts?
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Collaboration
Hey, What equipment do we need for the collab cert? ****NO GNS3 or Packet Tracer**** Thanks
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CCNA Certification
Good evening to everyone. I tend to be network admin, I have enough knowledge with a vocational education. I want to be ccna certified, I am 31, is it late for the certification. Thanks!!!:)
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Passed ICND1 today.
I passed ICND1 with a 920/1000. I used Chris Bryant's CCNA Success: Mastering Binary Math and Subnetting to get the foundation of subnetting, then switched to Keith Barker's CBT Nugget on IPV4 subnetting.[h=1][/h]Once I got the foundation in subnetting, I used Paul Browning's CCNA in 60 Days.
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CCDA/CCDP Journal
It's been a couple months since I've pursued another Cisco cert (Busy with school), but my goal this year is to get these two done before year's end (Along with finishing my BS in IT Security and JNCIA). I have the material for both, but I plan on pounding through the CCDA as it's the less fun stuff I hear. In addition, my…
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Vtp pruning question
Hi guys, I'm really confused on VTP Pruning. We know that: 1. VTP pruning keeps away unnecessary broadcast from crossing the trunk links. 2. VLAN creates another broadcast domain So why enable VTP pruning when VLANS are on a separate broadcast domain? Please help. Thanks,
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icnd2 content. been away for a while
passed my icnd 1 in march of '13. started right away studying icnd 2. got a job in sept, failed icnd 2 after i was hired, but before my start date. only really took the classes to get a job, so wasn't very motivated to re-take the test. Plus the test changed right around then if memory is correct. now my 3 years is almost…
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CCENT only required for new CCNA Security 210-260
Hello all, I've read in a couple of places, including on this forum, that CCNA R&S is required to sit the exam for the new 210-260. However, according to Cisco only the CCENT is required. See link below. Am I looking at this wrong? CCNA Security - IT Certifications and Career Paths - Cisco Systems I have the CCENT, not…
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Rapid STP queston
hey guys so I'm doing Rapid Spanning tree last night and I'm curious if rapid spanning tree is really this simple... here is the packet tracer lab: So on switch 1 I do the following: config t# config# spanning-tree mode rapid config# spanning-tree vlan 10 root primary config# spanning-tree vlan 20 root primary bear in mind…
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vpn/ipsec loss of packets with iperf
Hi all, I'm trying to learn vpn using ipsec. I have two routers directly connected and have managed to establish an ipsec vpn connection (can ping both ways, and wireshark show the expected traffic, the router logs tell me the traffic is encrypted). Everything works fine, except when I try to measure the throughput using…
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Networking interview questions
Hi guys, I have lists of networking interview questions which I'm not sure of how to answer them. Please assist if you have more info or knowledge that can be shared, appreciate in advance. 1. How can you manage a network using a router? 2. How would you recommend we support our mobile workers? 3. How does the networking…
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EIGRP and OSPF clarity
Hi, i just wanted some clarity on this summary i have for these 2 protocols and how they function. So EIGRP is a hybrid distance vector protocol that forms neighbours and forwards their routing table onto their directly connected neighbours. OSPF, provided that they're all in the same area, forwards its routing table onto…
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NAT config question
Hi, i have a simple NAT setup that isnt working at the moment, i have 1 PC 10.10.11.2 2 routers 192.5.5.1 and 192.5.5.2 both with a 255.255.255.248 mask PC is connected to the router and can ping 192.5.5.1 and NAT inside is configured on the Ethernet interface connecting the PC and NAT outside is on connecting the serial…
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Access server
I set up a access server for my lab, i got three routers, three 3 switches and one access switch (2509) I can connect to all devices through the access server using the hostname, but I notice that it will pickup a random line in between 1 - 8 instead of e.g. R3 is always line 3. So when I have six active connection and i…
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IP subnet zero clarificatioin and exam related questions
1. 255.255.255.128 without IP subnet zero we get : Host range 128 to 254 with IP subnet zero enabled we get : Host range 0 to 128 and 128 to 254 2. 255.255.255.192 with ip subnet zero enabled Host range = 0 to 62 , 64 to 126 , 128 to 190 , 192 to 253 am i correct ? Exam day questions : 1.Will I be given a paper or board to…
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Passed ICND2!
Hey all, I posted a while back about failing ICND2. I just wanted to give you all an update and a pat on my back and say that I passed it today with a 986/1000 after tons of study and 2 previous failures. I don't wanna scare anyone off, but definitely dont underestimate this test. Study and lab. My two main resources were…
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Passed CCENT on Sep 18th
Study tools: CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-101 Official Cert Guide, 1st Edition by Wendell Odom release May 2103. This is a pretty good book. Cisco CCNA 640-801 Course by Greg Dickinson. This course was good in covering many of the concepts behind Odom's book and provided a visual learning experience. VTC.com QuickStart! - Cisco…
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Voip lab
Hello experts, Do I need internet if I do voip lab using 10 ip phone and can i forward calls through the router? Thanks
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CCNA 200-120 Awful Exam Structure!
Did anyone else find this exam extremely useless? The layout of the exam couldnt possibly be any worse. You think with this day and age, they would have an up-to-date, nice exam set up for cisco candidates to take. I studied for the last two weeks, just to find out that 99% of the questions are exactly what I did not…
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Why is CCNA voice no longer available?
I just passed my CCNA routing and switching. Now the 640-461 ICOMM is replacing the CCNA Voice. Just curious why they consolidated both voice and video into one.
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EIGRP Question
Hi, i wanted to ask a question about how EIGRP works. Basically, does EIGRP only form routes that start by having default gateways. What I'm trying to say is if I have 192.168.1.1 on one interface on a router 10.10.11.1 on another on the same router BUT also have another machine linked up to the switch that connects to the…
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CCNA-Security vs. CCNP R/S
I work next to a guy with a CCNP R/S (and experience), and I told him that I'm working on my CCNA-Security. He said that he wished he had done that. His NP, he said, hadn't helped him at all find a job (at least here in Central Florida). He firmly believes that showing some kind of security knowledge/certification would go…
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CCNA: Security exams
What are the main differences between the exams 640-554 and 260-210? I have recently started a new role as a Security Analyst which involves a lot more working with Cisco firewalls etc and my CCENT is due to expire next year. Should i aim for the old or new exam? Thanks.
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the simplest and fastest way to subnet
i found these techniques in subnetting secrets and found them very effective hoping that these will help you too firstly you need to have remember two tables ... 1.basic table of first host , last host table 2.the crucial one to all calculation table ... here are the two subnetfirsthostlasthostbroadcast hence in this way…
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simple network
Hey everyone. Im just starting lab with packet tracer i am trying to figure out why i can ping both routers but not my pc to router on the right side of the pic. Havent done the left side yet. I am sure its simple, but this is pretty new to me. Router config: Router#show run Building configuration... Current configuration…
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The 127.0.0.0 loopback
Do people use 127.0.0.1 to make sure their NIC is working? Also, if you get a successful loopback ping, what layer of the OSI model does that satisfy? Thanks!
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How to calculate data file time?
Hi Network Experts, I am lost in this question,please provide guide me by providing the solution and explanation, many thanks in advance. Consider the transfer of a data file of 106 bits from a source to a destination for the following switching network: • The data rate of the line is 1 Mbps. • The file is divided into…
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CCNA 200-101 Wendell Odom Guide PDF?
Hi, I purchased this book sometime ago and have recently started studying it. I was wondering if anyone knew if I could download the pdf version to read on my tablet? I cannot find any details about the pdf that I can follow to download the book. Paying a good fee for the book, I would assume that there would be a pdf…
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Labbing IPS
Hey guys, I've been studying for CCNA:S on and off for like 2 years now, but always ended up prioritizing something else. With the retirement of 554 coming up, I figured I should make a run for it since I have already put in some hours over the years, and also have the OCG + Boson. I have a pretty firm grasp on everything…
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OSPF question
Is the command ? area 1 range 193.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 part of ccent or ccna ? I am seeing it in the cisco command guide under route summarization
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I am not able to configure DHCP on a router in Packet Tracer
I need help configuring DHCP on a router. I have set up the addressing but I cannot get it to work. Please help me. Thank you. TinyUpload.com - best file hosting solution, with no limits, totaly free
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New(ish) to forum - CCENT in Oct
Hi all, Been lurking for a while, pouring over some of the really helpful threads. Heading out to my first attempt at the CCENT in October (first exam i could schedule locally, boo!). Been studying with the Open University in the UK on their CCNA track, i'd recommend it! Recently invested in some home lab equipment, so i'm…
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Transition from CompTIA to Cisco
Hey all! I recently completed my CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ these couple months. I want to know how hard is CCNA compared to the CompTIA Trio. I passed all 3 first try, using only Professor Messer & CompTIA CertMaster. Also by using CBT Nuggets (Videos) and Boson Courseware Complete (Boson's Curriculum, Lab Guide,…
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Does IPv4 Have a Line Protocol
When I put an ipv4 address on 2 interfaces and use the no shut command on both sides. The physical and line protocol will always be up. So does ipv4 have any line protocol?
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Having trouble with setting up the CCNA lab.
Hi there guys! So after much time I have gotten my console cable with a serial to usb converter. I powered the switch and tried to telnet in using Putty but I got nothing but a dark screen and nothing that looked like what I was used to in packet tracer. I tried SSH but that didn't work either. I enabled the windows 8…
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Public key encryption clarification please
Hi I was wondering if someone could clarify for me the details of public to public key encryption and public to private! I have a fair understanding but I would like to know a bit more about it, for example what exactly goes into the process, such as when it's public to public i know the keys encrypted using AES or…
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SSH Question
First and foremost I am not studying ccna security... 1) Is it possible to ssh into a switch WITHOUT inputting the username admin password cisco command?? Only enable secret cisco is entered. 2) Secondly I dont understand the line: Specifies an ENCRYPTED secret will follow If I want to configure 2 switches with the…
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IP route vs dynamic routes
I wanted to ask about the static route command and routers learning routes dynamically via EIGRP etc.. If I have a static route such as 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 188.23.166.2 and EIGRP routes that have been exchanged with neighbours and a PC wants to ping another PC in the same site or another site that has an address of 10.10.10.10…
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Frame Relay EIGRP help???
R1, 2 and 3 aren't seeing each other at all as neighbours, the frame relay point to point connections are able to ping though! Very confusing! Router3#sho frame-relay map Serial3/0.301 (up): point-to-point dlci, dlci 301, broadcast, status defined, active Serial3/0.302 (up): point-to-point dlci, dlci 302, broadcast, status…
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Ccent icnd 1 100-101 lab
Hi, Please could someone provide me with a good lab purely for the CCENT ICND1 exam. I'm assuming I need two routers and two layer 3 switches with an IOS above 12.4 but not to sure which kit to buy? Please help. Adam
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Saying Hello an d Lab kit check up
Hi all, Nice to meet all you lovely people.. Got my CCENT exam book and I am studying hard getting some lab kit together. Will the kit below be OK for the CCNA. Thanks Routers (Loads for serial cards in all routers) 1 x 3800 2 x 3600 Switches 2 x 4948 1 x 3750 1 x Black box terminal server.
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Wish my books told me about a Frame Relay Switch....
So I'm over here configuring Frame Relay and I got both ends figured out then the curve ball I need a frame relay switch. So I used one of the 2600's with the 4 port serial card as a frame-switch. Now I'm having the hardest time figuring out why the frig OSPF won't enable between the links, I've tried multi and PPP on both…
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Cisco Netacad- advice needed
The college I was studying Netacad at has just stopped offering it with no communication whatsoever until I rocked up last night to start Semester 2 (after summer break) and be told the instructor retired and the college is no longer offering any Cisco courses. Frustrated is an understatement as I've done semester 1 but…
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Frame Relay frustrating!
Hi, so I have put together a config in packet tracer and it's all working as far as the 3 interior networks go. When it gets to trying to get the 3 routers on wan links to speak using frame relay, it doesn't want to know. They're all properly configured with the right sub interfaces and DLCI trust me I have re re re re…
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640-554 changed now only
Hello guys, Whoever is planning to give exam before November, be prepared to face new questions. Around 85% questions are different what we usually practice for 640-554. Yes, CCP questions, i got ,was easy. I will suggest all, let them change totally and then you take test. Thanks!
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New CCNA
When does the new version come out? The end of 2016?
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Silly Telnet Question
If I use enable password cisco on the switch, then why cant I telnet in with line vty 0 4 login local ??
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Week away from CCNA
Hi, I took the CCNA about a month ago and failed but what was the equivalent of a few percent. I'm 1 week away from doing it again and really want to pass this time!! Last time I wasn't as comfortable on the lab questions but this time I feel as though I would be a lot lot better at it because of the past month I have…
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CCENT what should I do to get it?
What way should I go about studying for the test? What ways have been successful for you. I am starting with CCENT and wondering about what I should do after registering for the test and having access to CBT Nuggets. I am coming from a Desktop Tech role and have limited network experience. I do have MTA Networking. Please…
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Spanning tree primary
If we use command: spannig tree vlan X primary root it check for other switches priority end it use one that is lower among all. But what happens if another swith lower it's priority below the root one? Does the command above dynamically lower again it's priority or it is only a one time shot? I've done some testing and my…
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Cisco Command Guide
Hey guys, can you recommend or point me towards some good command guides. I know of the official Cisco one but I was wondering if there any others with a better layout.
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CCNA Security 210-260 booked
Got confirmation that my exam is booked for the 16th. I have the CCNA Security Boson boot camp scheduled for the week of the 11th. Just ordered the book today after finding out my boot camp update from the 640-554 to the 210-260 material. I have been on the CCNA Security track for awhile since I finished my CCNP back in…
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Pros and cons of ICND1 & ICND2 versus Composite exams
I've had the luxury of working as a network engineer on a large production network before having to get certified, but they really want me to get certified. Work paid for a week-long CCNAX immersion class (which really feels more like an introduction given how much they pack into five days and how little time is spent per…
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T1
Should I purchase a male and female V.35 cable DTE/DCE to emulate a T1? Amazon.com: SF Cable, 6ft HD60 Male to V.35 Female (Cisco® CAB-V35FC-6): Computers & Accessories
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Ccna
Hi! I'm looking at putting together a home lab. *****Don't want to use Packet Tracer or GNS3****** Just wondering what I should purchase? Two routers and two switches? Three of each? I also wanted to maybe make things more interesting, do you think it would be a good idea to buy a firewall? Or what do you think I could add…
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My Lab IOS
I own two 2611's one is 12.1 and another is 12.3. I also have a 3550 and 3560 and they are both 12.2. Is this going to be a problem for the CCNA? A separate question I have is do you leave your lab running 24/7. How much does this increase your electric bill?
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packet tracer tutorials
Hi. Studying for CCNA routing and switching and I am using packet tracer. I was wondering if someone could recommend some tutorials for beginners. So far I did a few by Lazaro Diaz and Danscourses but I seem to have ran out of tutorials from these two sources. Any ideas? Thanks, Benny
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nat problem
hey I have pc et server ftp connected with different external IP address in the same router i access from outside in ftp server with public ip 41.xx.xx.xx and it is work but i can't access get server ftp using public ip from lan
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Packet Tracker tutorials
Hi Everyone, I'm current studying for my CCNA cert, and have just started to use Packet Tracker, to practice my labs, I can only find this one Packet Tracer Tutorial #1 - YouTubewhich was very helpful, can anyone suggest some more please?
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Digi CM32 console server
Once I learned about some of you guys/gals using the AS2509/2511 or a spare router with NM-16/32 cards for accessing your lab, I had to look into this. Unfortunetely I couldn't find any of above options for less than $200 or so, even for just the NM-16/32 card that I could use with a spare router. Shoot, I paid less than…
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GLBP: does it only work in a /24 subnet?
Hey guys, So I'm putting proof of concept of the lab into the configs and I'm finding I'm unable to get the GLBP Virtual IP working in the AREA 0 backbone. I'm using the last subnet range of a /27. The inerfaces coming into the the twin 2821's are on the 172.16.10.0 and 172.16.10.4 subnets respectfully with the vritual…
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Ccna lab
Hi, I got two 48 port 3550 switches at home for my CCNA lab that are driving me crazy, the fans are so loud :) do you recommend some smaller switc that are not that darn noicy? :)
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Cisco Home Lab
I have lab equipment that I want to put on a separate network from my home network. My modem and home router are in a separate room from which I am going to be putting my Cisco equipment. How do I go about this? 2 Cisco 2611 2 Cisco 2950 1 Cisco 2509
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Why can't I create VLAN in global config mode on some switches?
Why can't I create VLANs in global config mode on some switches? I find in Packet Tracer I can create VLANs in global config mode but on GNS3 and my Catalyst 3500 switch at home I have to use the VLAN database command. Does anyone know why?
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Labs - step by step
I'm looking for labs (packet tracer?) that will start of with dead basic beginner and build in complexity. I'm taking a CCNA class where the class is awesome but the lab portion feels like I got thrown in the deep end.
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CCNA Lammle Book?
Hello all, I am currently studying to take the CCNA 200-120 exam for the full CCNA. I was wondering if anyone knew exactly which edition was the newest version of Todd Lammle's CCNA study guide? Note: I need this book to cover the CCNA 200-120 exam, not the ICND1 or ICND 2 exam individually. Also, any other helpful…
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Can't seem to pass the CCDP Exam! Hoping for some advice.
I've taken the CCDP exam three times now and have failed each time. First attempt: Free Cisco Live attempt on a whim. I did zero preparation and scored a 702 Second Attempt: Studied the CCDP FDLG, scored a 689 Third Attempt: Studied CCDP FLG even more, scored 702 again. for some background, I have the CCNP RS and CCNA:…
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Transceder vs Boson?
Looking to get a practice exam to prep for the upcoming exam, and these 2 have caught my eye. To those that've used practice questions from either of these 2, how well did they do in helping you prep for the exam? and what's the difficulty of the questions like on said practice exam? Thanks! :)
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Router summarization question
Hi, I'm currently studying for my CCNA and I'm struggling with router summarization. Have look at this example: In my book they say that you can summarize addresses when the number of addresses is a power of 2. I know how summarization works but I don't understand why the addresses from the router in the upper left corner…
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Ethernet WAN ports instead of serial?
I wanted to ask a question about wan ports on a router. These days it seems as if there aren't many CSU DSU's in play anymore and everything is done via the router, along with ethernet overtaking serial connections for wan connections? Is this true and what type of ethernet connections are used? Also, is there any need for…
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References for study CCNA Voice
Hello guys, My name is Mateus, I live in Brazil and I will start my studies for CCNA Voice. I buy the CCNA "Voice 640-461 Official eBook", I would like more references for study, if you have more files and tips to share I will be very grateful. I also need to train questions and answers, anything is useful. Thank you very…
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CCNA Collaboration
I found very little info on this cert in the forum. Has anyone taken this yet? My main question is whether I should pursue this cert or go straight for the CCNP. I dabble with CUCM from time to time in my current role but I am by no means an expert. If you have taken it, what did you use to prepare? If you chose not to…
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When you pass, do they mail you the cert or do you have to order one online?
I recently passed my ICDN2 :) and got an email from Cisco about getting my cert. Do I need to place an order online and pay the $15?
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640-554 Study
I keep hearing how Cisco keeps adding stuff for the security exam. I need to take it before Nov 30th, but I want to attempt my first attempt before Nov. I am using CBT nuggets/Cisco book and GNS3. I wonder if this is sufficient? Btw it's my last class to graduate for WGU.