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Boson or Transcender
Which one has better practice exams Boson or Transcender ? or is there any other. Do I need Boson Practice exams ?
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Boson Netsim help resources
Hi, This may be a long shot but i am not sure where else to look. : I am currently doing an online course and am not able to get any help out of the providers so i am turning to the internet. This is what i have to do, i am not sure how i would post a pdf here so i will copy and paste it, apologies for the massive slab of…
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how to mess with a network engineer
So my co-worker today while I was at lunch thought it would be cute to change the 'exec-timeout' to '0 3' and it was driving me nuts for 5 minutes until he saw my frustration and started balling out in laughter. I was like wtf is going on... and then he told me. I was like rofl you a**!
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Cisco 3750G: do switchport security defaults show up?
Hey guys, so I'm doing the following in the Cisco 3750G. I know I remember learning that the default switchport port-security violation is shutdown. So if I set the port range to shutdown on violation does it by default not show up? - I'm leaning towards a yes, but I figured I'd ask since I'm curious. Note: forgive my…
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Rip
I'm having some trouble with this question. On Packet Tracer, I need to set up a network using RIP: The IP addresses of the serial interfaces of the routers (the network connecting the routers) have been set up. They are: 200.0.0.1~2/30, 200.0.0.5~6/30, 200.0.0.9~10/30. * Please set up the IP address of PC0 to be…
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ICND2 Pass!!
Hey guys I just passed the ICND2 with a 907/1000. I got killed in the WAN section so I'll need to go over that again but I'm so happy I finished these two exams. My main material was the Odom book and the CBT Nuggets videos which are such a huge help. I ended up getting 53 questions in total two of which were drag and…
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CCNA Study Material
Hi Everyone, I would like to compliment my security background with a networking certification focused on security. From my understanding, I need to pass the 200-120 CCNA exam as a prerequisite for the CCNA Security certification. I have searched around on the forum, but see that some of the study material out recommended…
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question: my boss thinks I'm wrong
My boss says I'm wrong. If you bring up command prompt and do: C:\ >ping 192.168.10.45 Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. >Ctrl+Z C:\ > ping 192.168.40.45 Destination unreachable. Destination unreachable. .....if it's destination unreachable it means the router or L3 routing device doesn't have route…
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Anyone swap out a stock fan on a Cisco router for a better one.
Hey guys, Not sure if this is the correct forum, But the Fan on my 2811 is really loud! Before I crack the case is there anyone here who has swapped out the stock fan on their router equipment for a better fan ? Do you have any suggestions on a more efficient quieter fan ? Any links or tips are welcome. Please advise
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spanning tree protocol
What is spanning tree protocol and how it's works in switching layer 2 and layer 3?
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CCNA study guide by richard deal
anyone used the new ccna book by richard deal and how are they finding it compared to wendells books
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OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
Can you tell me different between OSI model and TCP/IP model? What their function in each layer?
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Ping to router doesn't work
CCNA QUESTION Hello everybody. I am preparing myself as a network professional and maybe one day I'll sit a CISCO CCNA or a CCNP. I've got this configuration. The switch works fine but the router doesn't answer to my ping tests. I am using CISCO packet tracer and here's my configuration: I have three networks…
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VoIP
Understand this is the main CCNA forum, but this question is directed at other network engineers. I started my first NE position and I'm seeing all this VoIP config naturally, but am not responsible for it. My question is how difficult is VoIP and in the future would it be beneficial to learn it (okay, it's always…
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How much is the CCNA worth?
This question is a bit in the abstract and I know that it’s going to be worth different things to different people. Of you guys who have your CCNA, if you could attach a monetary value to it, how much would you say the CCNA is worth?
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Ready to get a real lab
So, I have decided it is time to get a real lab so I can get hands on experience. I figure the investment is worth it, since it will help further my career. The question is, I see a lot of different kits. There are a lot of different kits, at different price ranges. My price range is 400-700ish. This are the kits I have…
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password for: line vty 0 4
Hello group, this is my first post! :D Im studying for the CCENT, hope to take the exam in about a month, then take the CCNA soon after. I have a question concerning "line vty 0 4", I searched the forum, but didnt find anything related to this topic. I have been studying and learning my basic configs like this: S1(config)#…
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Can't see VLAN Tags on trunk port
Hello I have a simple VLAN set up as shown in the diagram below I am able to ping from PC1 to PC2 and the monitor port is set to mirror the trunk port on switch 1. When I run Wireshark on the monitor port, I see the ICMP traffic but I do not see any VLAN tags on the frames. Shouldn't I be seeing VLAN 100 tagged traffic on…
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Is NET+/CCNA cert still sought after in the field?
Hey Techs, I work with a school (mentioned on this forum before) that teaches IT profs that lack a bit of knowledge and certification in NET+ and CCNA and then provides the exams as well for free. I don't want to push too deep into it (unless Mods say it's OK to do), but I work alongside many of the instructors as we…
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C881W-E-K9 v01 came without antenna
We've recieved C881W-E-K9 v01 without any antennas. There is no interface where I could attache antenna. We were planning to use it as a Wi-Fi access point. Does it have internal antennas? Thank you.
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Pre test jitters
So.. I have scheduled the CCENT for May 4th. I feel ready for it. I have studied for a few months now and have put in a lot of work to understand the material. I can pass the Boson exams 100% now and have reworked through all my study material. Yet, even if I feel I am ready - I can't help but to have text anxiety. I…
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Books
hi, which of these books is easier to read for a novice other suggestions are welcome CCNA Routing and Switching Study Guide: Exams 100-101, 200-101, and 200-120Oct 7, 2013 by Todd Lammle CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-120 Official Cert GuideMay 24, 2013 by Wendell Odom Thanks for your advise
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switchport mode dynamic
I don't have such an option as switchport mode dynamic {desirable|auto} and switchport nonegotiateWhy don't I have this command? And how can I fix the issue? Thanks
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Question/Advice Needed: Labbing in ICND1 or ICND2?
Guys, As mentioned in a previous thread, i've spent top dollar (or my perception of top dollar) on a live lab. Im currently studying for the ICND1 exam, and im wondering when will alot of lab work come into play. During ICND1 studies or ICND2? Im currently using INE as my primary source of training (I plan on throwing in…
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Question/Advice Needed: Gaining Experience With No Job
Guys, I know some of you here are responsible for hiring new engineers into the company, and I was hoping I could get some input from you all about experience. Like most of our group who are actively hunting for certs, I have little to no job experience. I've bought a lab so that I could not only use it to help me pass the…
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CCNA ICND1/2 or CCNA exam
Hi All, Was wondering what all your thoughts are about doing the CCNA exam in one go or in two exam method? I am kind of stuck on which way to go with this, I have 50% of knowledge so far for the ICND1 following CBT nuggets but wondering whether I should actually learn ICND2 fully before completing the one CCNA exam. Any…
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CCENT - Full vs Half Duplex
Hey guys, Been about 3 years since I have done any Cisco. And what I have done wasn't at the LAn level. All my cert expired and i need to do them all from scratch. It seems to me, when two devices are on a Hub we can still have full duplex. Until a third device enters the mix, the NICs should auto-detect themselves as full…
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Can't upload image to AIR-LAP1141N-A-K9
Hi everyone! Just got my first cisco AP. I hook it up and notice that the image was k9w8 (LAP) so I downloaded a k9w7 image to make it standalone. I followed the steps in this link https://supportforums.cisco.com/document/31571/cisco-aironet-access-points-ios-recovery. I could set every environmental variable perfectly,…
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Quick Rant! Failed CCENT with score of 801.
Sorry, I have to vent. 801??? Brutal. So close.... I actually remember one of the questions that I know I answered wrong. I hit next before I realized I misread it. I was so worried I'd run out of time, but I ended up with 15 mins left. I can't retake it till the week of the 20th so I'll be brushing up on my skills until…
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Is this correct path!
I have recently cleared 101-100 icnd1 exam and hope to clear icnd2 200-100 soon. I want to eventually move into info security career with something like ccnp cissp etc. Can someone please clarify some of following questions for me? Thanks in advance 1. Once i clear icnd2, i will be a ccna? 2. Will this ccna allow me to…
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Please configure the VLANs
Hello, all! I'm in need of some help with a question I'm trying to complete on Packet Tracer. I've been able to find a lot of help from these forums over the months by going through old posts. I've been stuck on a question for a few hours, because I didn't want to bug you guys. I know you'll be able to help. Thank you. *…
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Pearson vs. Boson vs. Sybex?
Hey guys im gonna take the CCENT exam and want to buy a book to star studying. I already have the video course from cbt nuggets. Im between the official cisco guide with sim library(pearson), the sybex book that includes both ccent and ccna and the Mcgraw hill Boson guide. I want to know also wich simulator is good for…
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CCNP Wireless Exam Sequence?
I will be sitting for CCNA:Wireless tomorrow. I've been looking over available CCNP material, but only really found QRGs. So my question(s)... 1. In what order did you complete CCNP:Wireless? 2. What study materials did you use? 3. Why isn't there a CCNP:Wireless forum? 4. Thoughts?
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How do you keep your skills sharp?
Now that I have gotten my CCNA: Routing & Switching I want to be sure that I don't lose any of it over time. I don't currently work in a position where I can use these skills everyday. So my question to everyone is what do you do to keep your skills sharp? Any particular blogs you follow, workbooks you go through, etc? I'm…
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Should I do Net+ before CCENT?
Hey guys, I'm about 1 year into IT. So, it's not like I have a crazy amount of experience. I just bought a CCNA book, but not sure what to do. Should I do the Net+ before I do the CCENT? Keep in mind, I have pretty much 0 cisco knowledge. I've worked with Packet Tracer a few times, that's about it. So, do you think I…
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IPv6 Static Routing woes.
I am configuring IPv6 Static Routing using Global Unicast addresses. If I use the next Hope IP address Ping works fine.Using exit interface causes a broken Ping, why so ? Router(config)# ipv6 route 2001:db8:1111:1::/64 g0/0 [Results in broken Ping] Router(config)#ipv6 route 2001:db8:1111:1::/64 2001:db8:1111:3::1 [Ping…
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ICND 1 Passed!!
Hey guys today was my first attempt at the ICND 1 and I got a 894/1000. My main two resources were the Odom book as well as CBTNuggets which is absolutely amazing. If you find any of the books hard to get through like myself I suggest checking out the CBT videos they are amazing and easy to follow. Also a big thanks to…
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In RIP, can you see less preferably (alternate) routes like in EIGRP?
Like in EIGRP, you can see backup routes in the topology table, well at least you can see alternates Routes, they migh or might not be used depending on the feasability condition. But can I see alternate Routes for RIP in the database?
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Configure a Aironet 1602I as a repeater
Greetings, I am currently perusing my CCNA, and building my in home lab. I would like to use a Cisco 1600 Aironet as a repeater in order to bring wireless connectivity from my lab to my locally provided ISP router (Verizon FiOS Router) so I may access my devices remotely while gaining more knowledge, also increasing the…
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Simulator Lab
anyone know which is the best simulator FREE for study ccna. Thanks for you help
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CCENT/CCNA New Exam Blueprint?
Hello I looked around and didn't have any luck in finding out when the current version of the CCENT/CCNA exams will retire and a new exam blueprint will be in effect. I plan to start studying for the CCENT/CCNA in the middle of June for around 3 months putting me @ the CCNA exam around the middle of September. Didn't know…
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Transcender Exams??
I was wondering if anyone was using/has used the transcender exams with their CCENT/CCNA studies and if you feel that they helped at all? I've got the transcender exams with my WGU courses but just wanted to see if I should maybe supplement any other practice exams in.
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You know youve been studying too much cisco when.....
Taking my ICND1 next monday and ive been studyin really hard.... Was playing destiny this weekend on the xbox and a computer voice says something like "remote hub failure, routing offline" and my mind thinks a hub is a layer 1 device and would not affect layer 3 operation except at the remote location
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Help/Advice Needed: ICND Exam
Group, While I know you all hate the "What study materials should I use....." type threads, this is sort of like that. I've done the due diligence, read the sticky, and found the two books that help to prepare you for ICND1 and ICND2. I've signed up for CBT Nuggets training, and a couple courses from Udemy (Chris Bryant…
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Guidance on Prep for CCNA R&S
Hello guys, I am new here and wanted to prepare for CCNA r&s. I want to self study it and not take any courses. Please guide me. I even want to know the exam code as it seems that 200-120 is not the one in trend now and on how to register for the exam too.
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Ugh. Back at it again. IPV6 on current CCNA track?
So My Cisco certs expired in 2009 and now I'm starting all over again. I'd like to go back to being a network engineer since it was fun the last go-round. Fun may be a strong word. It sure beats data historization though. How much IPV6 am I going to need for the current CCNA exam? That's my only real weakness since the…
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Jumbo frames in a 3750G stack
Hey guys, So this evening I'm rolling over my iSCSI and vMotion vlan's from my HP 2848 legacy switch to one of the 3750G's in the stack. I basically want to move my entire VMware lab to this stack. I was curious if there is any special method of doing Jumbo Frames on the 3750G that I should be aware of? I want to make use…
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Purchased Labbing Equipment, want advice for 2 routers?
Hello All, I have a small number of questions that I am asking for some clarification on. Keep in mind, I have never worked in the IT field in a corporate or business enviornment but only for myself in my self sustained business. i.e. (setting up SOHOs, virus removal, imaging, data recovery, making my own Ethernet cables,…
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taking ICND 1 Monday, what last minute studying do you suggest
Im a subnetting wiz can figure out most questions in my head. I know basic configs very well and have been using alot of practice exams to get me ready for monday. Im mostly wondering what particular simulations i should focus on before monday. I have basic config, ospf, and ACLs down pretty good. edit: i use packet tracer.
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Some questions about OSPF / DHCP / VLAN
Hello, I want to ask about these questions I got in my academy that I found confusing / weird. Could anyone provide some explanation why? (Green = correct answer) 1) What happens immediately after two OSPF routers have exchanged hello packets and have formed a neighbor adjacency? a) They request more information about…
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Yet Another ICND1 Pass
The test was hard and my head hurts but I scored a decent 920. I think I had a very broad spectrum of questions. I was hit heavy with sims and simlets so that the first 15 questions took around half the allotted time. I used Lammle, a bit of Odum, Chris Bryant's videos, GNS3, a home lab and various internet sources.…
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Scripting?
Hello all, I'm currently going through school to get my associates degree. My school has a Network Admin program and one of my classes is Unix. I hate coding and programming and so far this class has been extremely stressful. So I was wondering how much net admin's use scripting and what type of scripting is used? We've…
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What IOS Bundle for CCNA:S
Hi all, I'm browsing routers for a CCNA:S lab, and I'm not 100% sure which IOS the router I get needs to have. The Security K9 would seem to make sense, but a page on CertificationKits.com mentions needing Advanced IP Services. Can anyone help me figure out which IOS version to get? Thanks!
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Quick CCNA recertification question
I need to renew a CCNA that I passed way back in 2004. Which exam do I need to take? TIA
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ICND2 or CCNA Voice?
I just recently passed the ICND1 and was wondering if it would be easier to do the ICND2 for the CCNA in R&S and then go for the CCNA Voice or go straight for the CCNA voice?
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NetRiders competition very soon, anybody got an idea?
Hello everyone So I'm participating in this competition, it seems good but was wondering how are the questions compared with those of icnd1 and icnd2 and the academy exams questions? I'm getting excited for this and at least I want to make it for stage 2 :D thanks in advance :)
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Study group??
I've never joined one before, but I have seen many other study groups for other certs, if there are any for this one please let me know how to join. I guess a study group is where a group of people talk about what they studied or discovered that day? Where do they do that? Or do you need to be invited into one?
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Passed ICND1!!
got an 864. Kept a tally of the questions i knew i had got right and those i had to guess at and i knew i had passed before i submitted the final answer. Know your subnetting, know your switching & routing, know your basic config and know your show commands! I will note that everything ive read and heard said you need an…
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CCNA Wireless
I was wondering does anyone take this exam anymore. I want to learn more about wireless technology in a production environment and glanced over this certification on the Cisco website. Is it more beneficial to take this exam with the CCNA Security or should I pair CCNA Security with the Certified Wireless Network…
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What Titles Of Jobs to Look for?
Alright So guys, I'm giving my ICND2 this 21st of April. And then I'll have ITIL, CCENT and CCNA. I've been looking around for jobs but wanted to know from you, what kind of jobs can you get with these certificates? I mean most of the jobs ask for a combination of things and I know these certs aren't enough but for…
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NAT. particularly ip nat inside VS ip nat outside
Please refer to the attachment. I want PC 2's SA (192.168.1.1) to change into 192.168.0.2 transitting R1, thereby PC1 could see PC2 as his local host. Here's my configuration On R1: conf t hostname R1 int s0/0 ip address 37.0.0.1 255.255.255.252 clock rate 64000 no sh ip nat outside exit int f0/0 ip address 192.168.0.254…
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New Horizons for CCNA Security worth it?
I am looking at taking my CCNA Security after doing my CCENT to meet my CE requirements for my Security+. Is it worth doing a New Horizons course or is it better to self study. I am the type of person who likes to mess with the hardware to learn it however it is quite expensive. I have purchased the Cisco Press and Video…
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Recertification Question
Hi guys, I have a question about re certifying in Cisco. Assuming I have multiple Associate level certs, do I need to recertifiy each one of them separately on a specific date? Or the re-certification countdown timer for all previously acquired certs gets reset to the date of the most recent cert? Hopefully that made…
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Passed ICND1 today
Felt good to get it out of the way. I was awaiting my results, and clicked "End Exam" before the survey. It didn't show up on my screen and I thought I cancelled the whole damn thing lol. I didn't get to see whether I passed or not until I took the printout out of the testing center's printer.
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Question regarding DHCP message
Hello guys :) I have this question regarding DHCP: A company uses DHCP servers to dynamically assign IPv4 addresses to employee workstations. The address lease duration is set as 5 days. An employee returns to the office after an absence of 3 days. When the employee boots the workstation, it sends a message to obtain an IP…
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960-916 before 960-911?
I am planning to go for training for 960-916 and sit it the exam. As I see the contents of 960-911 is more basic and training fee is quite expensive so, I plan to do 960-916 first and pass it. Then, do self study for 960-911. Is it doable? Or one must pass 960-911 first then 960-916? Seniors, please advise.
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ACL Fun...
Recently a "seasoned" "Level2" network engineer, who will remain nameless, was tasked with creating a routable vlan. The nodes apart of this vlan should have IP addresses statically set within the 192.168.25.0/24 network. These nodes should only be able to reach public addressing, they should not be able to access private…
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just passed icnd2 where to go now?
So today i passed icnd2 after hard study now my goals its to work at IT and getting good money i know that now i achive ccna is not enough yet where do you thing i should go now i mean mcsa or ccnp even other certs that i can benifit from them
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IPv6 not being routed even with interface forwarding
I have spent a couple of days messing with this. I am following a Todd Lammle CCNA/CCENT book and i'm in a chapter teaching IPv6. I'm doing a lab that has static routes and default routes, with only 2 subnets. there are 5 routers with 2 in each subnet and the 5th as a border between the subnets. In the book Todd Lammle…
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Ccent
So I finally started studying for CCENT. I have the Official Cert Guide and also the CBT Nuggets videos. Any one care to give any advice? Also I plan to pass the test in 3 months, is that enough time or should I take more?
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Routing home internet via L3 switch
Hello all - I feel like I must be missing some basic logic here, as it's been a while since I have had to think about packet flow. I have a Cisco SG300 SMB switch and a DSL connection via an AT&T gateway (2Wire 2701HG-B). I'd like to add a 2nd VLAN to my home network and route traffic to the internet from it. Here's what…
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Create a network in CISCO packet tracer, need advice!!!
Hi Guys, I've to set up a small network with network ID: 191.25.35.96/27. In this network, there are three routers, two servers, one acting as DHCP Server and another as Mail/DNS Server. PC1-PC5 will get IP address from DHCP Server, these address must be starting from 191.25.35.113 subnets/IP address must be configured in…
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Certifications
Hi everyone, I'm just looking at what i'm going to be studying after I achive my CCNA (even though it maybe way off for now). I really like the concept of VoIP, i think it is amazing. Additionally I would like to do some kind of infrastructure and perhaps security. So what i'm wondering is the following, what order should…
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Passed the ICND2 Today!
Hi all, just wanted to share my ICND2 experience. I passed earlier today with a score of 1000/1000. I used the following resources: -Odom as my main source -Lammle for review -Boson NetSim for CCNP -CCNA Simulator from Pearson with lots of great exercises -Boson Practice Exams -Pearson Practice Exams -Measureup Practice…
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RAM to upgrade 1841 to run CCP
I am looking to upgrade my 1841s to have 256MB of RAM. However, mine currently have 128MB and I believe 32MB of f lash. What is the exact memory module I would need to upgrade my 1841s? I am hoping to buy it on Amazon so any links to amazon for the RAM would be nice/helpful. Thanks guys!
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What Ver of CCP are we tested on
Hi Guys, Watching Bryants videos and he is using 2.6 and I am currently on 2.8. I cant really get a consensus on the net. Anyone that has written recently can confirm? On another point, (I have brought it up in another thread but no answers); why does everyone hate CCP? Its pretty neat.
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Passed my CCDP!
Wooh! What a year! CCNP! CCDA CCDP! Time to take a break! Then to dig into Juniper/VMWare/Python Thanks to the forum to give me the motivation I need to keep going to further myself.
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How to determine default gateway? (cisco packet tracer)?
I'm doing an activity on cisco packet tracer. I must perform a static route on the said activity. I have a router,switch, and 2 end devices. I already performed IP Addressing and the end devices already has an IP address. How can i determine the default gateway of the end devices? With 100 hosts I have the…
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Achievement Unlocked: CCNA: R/S
I re-took the ICND2 this morning and I passed with a 867. Im finally a CCNA!!!!! I was really dis-heartened last week when I failed it by 10 points. On my way home that day I swore that I wouldn't let this test beat me so I hit it hard all week and now it has paid off. My next step is to get my Security+ because I already…
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ICND 2 Test Next week. Advice? Experience?
Hey guys taking ICND 2 next week. I originally failed the icnd1 by 4 points, retook it and passed. Dont want to fail this time. Anyone thats taken it share any experience or questions they came across? Anything you wish you studied more on? Thanks cant wait to be CCNA certified!!
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Test center experiences?
Hi guys, I passed my ICND1 this last week. I definitely overstudied, but I killed it with a 960! That said, I was a bit baffled by my test center experience. It was me and another guy (didn't know him) that were scheduled for the same test time. He was also taking the same exam and was sat at the same bench. The thing that…
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Passed CCNA voice
Passed the exam a while ago with 928 to be honest it was kinda of a dry exam. the materials I used were: CBT nuggets OCG from amazon and the official CCNA Voice Lab Manual by Brent Sieling A few things I am still not comfortable in so ill be revisiting those topics soon, then off to start Ccnp routing and switching.
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CCNA Voice - Done !!
Hi Guys, Passed the CCNA Voice exam on my lunch break today :) Of course I am very happy but I've got to say I was pretty underwhelmed with the exam, I was in and out within about 30 minutes! I have over 3 years working in a voice role so maybe that is why I found it a little easier. Either way, it's another tick in the…
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Advanced IP Design case
Hello. The following IP ranges have been given for use: IP Class Address 202.7.24.0 C 254 202.7.25.0 C 254 202.24.9.0 C 254 190.48.0.0 B 65.534 Total Hosts per each floor (Ground floor + 8 floors) (Hosts are divided into Admin network; Office network): GR: 327 (Admin - 104; Office - 223) 1: 295 (Admin - 130; Office - 165)…
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Who knows RIP?
I'm playing with RIP at the moment and trying to come up with different scenario's etc. Thought i'd start a thread asking questions etc for whoever is interested to get a RIP discussion going. I'm sure there are alot of people who think they know rip and would be surprised by behavior that's described in books, but in…
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Route summarization, which would cisco want?
I came across a scenario in my book and I was wondering what Cisco would want, because I always get scared when there are more than 2 possibly answers in scenarios. The way I learned summarization, the second option the author talks about is what I would use as my final answer, but he's saying option number 1 is "safer".…
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How long realistically does it take to study for CCENT?
I know everyone is different with this kind of stuff. I just recently passed Network+ and considering starting the Cisco route soon since networking concepts are still fresh. My ultimate goal would be to have a CCNA by the time I graduate next year. I think I have lots of time and won't have to cram. But how many months…
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Help with Dr/BDR election process
SO im having a little issue getting the Dr/BDR election correct. To me R3 is the BDR for segment A. But the quiz tells me R2 is BDR for segment a. I dont get it. So how i figured this out: 1. R1 is the DR because it has the highest priority 2. Now i find BDR. So thats R3 or R2. Same priority. R3 has a RID and R2 does not.…
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Questions about using a laptop in a lab/real world environment
Hello everyone. I'm studying for the CCENT. A friend of mine is letting me borrow a Cisco SR-520 to use in a lab. Well, the only laptop I have is a MacBook. Running Mac natively, in my opinion, isn't a good way to learn Cisco. As much as I love Mac, it's a Windows world. I managed to get Packet Tracer to run in a Wineskin,…
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Port Nunbers , are these enough ?
Are these Port Numbers enough, do I need to add some more or remove some ? Port Numbers Both TCP and UDP: 7-ECHO 20-FTP Data 21 -FTP Control 22 -SSH 23 -TELNET 25 -SMTP 53 -DNS SERVER(TCP), DNS Clinet (UDP) 67- Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP Server) 68 - Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP Client) 69 -TFTP 79 - Finger 80 -HTTP…
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Paased Icnd1
Passed on my first try. I was scared and a little panicy so I guessed at questions. 867/1000
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Stumped: gbic-invalid error, bad crc - anyone see this before?
Hey guys, so I've been successfully able to make a fiber etherchannel between my 3750G's upon themselves, but I'm trying to connect the 3750G (Master) in a uplink to my HP Procurve 2910al and I'm getting a bad crc error: 00:10:02: %GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC in port 65564 has bad crc 00:10:02:…
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How Important is Day to Day Experience to pass ICND1 & 2??
Hi, First post so be gentle. I have just started studying for my CCNA which I hope to complete this year. My question is this, If one is NOT working in routing and switching on a day-to-day basis is the a major Disadvantage or not? My background is MCSE 2008 I never bothered upgrading and wish for a change in direction to…
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STP question
Hey guys, I'm kinda confused with STP and I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I'm having trouble understanding how ports are given roles. I understand that the ports with the lowest cost path to the root are going to be root ports. But when it comes to deciding which port is going to be a designated port…
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[VLSM] Overlapping Subnets?
Hi Guys, I'm just revising for my ICND1, going back over some VLSM. I have a question in my book which is: "R1 has configured interface FA0/0 with the ip address 10.5.48.1 255.255.240.0 command. Which of the following subnets, when configured on another interface on R1, would not be considered an overlapping VLSM subnbet?…
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"If you like [blank], then get Certification [X]"
This site is a wealth of knowledge about how to get certified, but I'm not really sure how to determine if certification is for me. Here's where I'm coming from. Where I am: Nearing 40, working Tier 2 help desk, making an acceptable amount, have a lot of company-specific knowledge, but not a lot of general-but-formalized…
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ACL Inter VLAN woes
I am trying to block ICMP to a PC. I am unable to apply the ACL on an InterVLAN Interface(incoming). All other Interfaces work OK. Does not Work InterVLAN Interface) interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0 ip access-group icmp-block in duplex auto speed auto ip access-list extended icmp-block…
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Help understanding Frame Relay PVC STATUS.
It says on Odom's book that there are 4 PVC STATUS. Namely, active, inactive, static, and deleted. I don't get clear understanding on the differences of the PVC STATUS. Like inactive and deleted. What are the differences of the STATUS's?
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Portchannel config not inherited to physical ports?
So If have a port channel which currently consist of 2 physical port. The portchannel is a trunk config, but If I change this to the portchannel to being an access port, the config on the psychical port still show this: interface Ethernet2/2 switchport trunk encapsulation dot1q switchport mode trunk duplex auto…
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NAT Question
I am really confused. I've attached pic to the thread. I configured PAT on the left and static NAT on the right. What confuses me is when I ping Web Server's outside local address from Host A or Host B's inside local address, it fails with the message "time out", but when I do vice versa, that is, when I ping Host A or…