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RIP setup
Hello all, I setup 3 routers for RIP. R3 is able to ping all routers and PCs on the network. I have attached a image of the layout. Basically PC 192.168.3.5/24 cannot reach anything outside of R3. All other PCs and routers can ping each other. It's probably something simple, please help? (ip config for 192.168.3.5/24)…
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Need Help pls
How can I find the network ID for an ip address fast. I use this method be counting the block size , but sometimes it takes time to find the network ID for a specific IP address Example 219.141.101.108 /29 I have to count by 8 till i get the netork ID for 108 which is 104 Is there a faster way to do that ? Thank you
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Bootcamp Question
Does anyone have any experience with a Cisco bootcamp? I saw this one advertised Get DoD 8570.1 Information | Intense School and was considering their 4 cert bootcamp. Is it worth it? Thanks
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My ICND1 WAS scheduled for Today....
Well, it was scheduled for today but due to inclement weather my testing center is closed. I called Pearson Vue just now and they said I had to wait 3-5 business days to reschedule....Does this sound right??? They said that since I want to reschedule without notifying them within 24 hours this is how it goes....Umm, I…
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Explanation needed For TCP vs UDP
I've been getting questions wrong about which protocols use TCP vs UDP. For example, FTP: file transfer protocol uses TCP, because all packets must be transferred to the other side and this is done via the 3 way handshake method. UDP can't be used because if packets are dropped, they won't be sent again. However, is there…
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I need [Help] getting study materials in place. Thx!
Hey guys I am about ready to start a hardcore CCNA/CCENT study session trying to get all my gear and book in place. I just need to do what I need beside what I already have to start this process. Here is what I have so far. Hardware: 3x Cisco Catalyst 48-port 2950 Series Switch with Multi-mode fiber. 1x Cisco Pix firewall…
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CCDA Thread
After a couple of months off (nearly) after finishing my CCNP decided to go for the CCDA as my next certification, I considered the CCNA Voice and Security but I think I want to get the DA first due to career progression. Any advice/tips and recommended study materials would be great!
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CME - Businesses within a Business
Hey all, so I passed my CCNA a few weeks ago, and I got a job in which one of my tasks is to set up a PBX of my choosing. Of course, I decided to go Unified Call Manager Express. This also helped me make my decision to go down the voice route in my studies. My client wants to rent office spaces to a few businesses and want…
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Not sure which track to choose (Security, Design, R&S, etc..)
Hey all! I'm a second year student studying Computer Science and I've all but decided I want to choose networking as a career path, but I'm not at all sure where to start. There are so many tracks it's all just confusing. I'm thinking of taking the CCENT over the summer, and possibly taking the CCNA next year (also in the…
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Can't Ping Switch from PC
Guys, other thread got too confusing so asking the question again here. Things are getting too frustrating. As shown in the pic. IP of vlan 1 is 10.1.1.10 255.255.255.0 IP of laptop connected via ethernet is 10.1.1.109 255.255.255.0 Commands enabled on fa 0/5 are: interface FastEthernet0/5 switchport mode access speed 100…
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Subnetting Question
Can anyone confirm that this is correct: A national retail chain needs to design an IP addressing scheme to support a nationwide network. The company needs a minimum of 300 sub-networks and a maximum of 50 host addresses per subnet. Working with only one Class B address, which of the following subnet masks will support an…
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CCNA Lab Equipment Question
I know there are several threads on equipment, and I have read them, but I did not see anyone post about the models I have access to. Please let me know if these routers and switches will be helpful to me in my journey through CCNA and beyond. I have access to these for free from my workplace replacing them, so they cost…
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Cisco Release software definitions. Please help !
Hey All ! Please help to define the following: RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3) --- (This is part of Version 12.4(15)T10, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3) ) I have understood the following "Version 12.4(15)T10," However, what I have not been able to find a definition for is "RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)" ?? I have been searching for hours but…
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Failed CCNA Security Today
I went today to take CCNA Security and failed with a 786. In my opinion, many of the questions were tricky and a little confusing. I am seeing a trend here. It took me two attempts to pass ICND2. I studied on and off for about ten months. I really ramped up my studies about a month ago. I am beating myself up because I…
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Newbie - Sitting ICND1 on 2/21 - Missing anything?
Hey all, Long time lurker - first time poster. I've been studying the past couple of months for the ICND1. I've been through the CBTNuggets ICND1 series (some of the videos multiple times). I have a pretty good sized home lab thanks to some help from some friends and ebay (2x 1721s, 2x 2950s, 1x 3560, 1x 2821). I've labbed…
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1st INE DC Lab Time
I did my very first INE Data Center rack rental today for a full 8.5 hours. As a first timer, that was pretty sweet! What they've done with rack rentals for the DC track blows my mind. To be able to jump on that type of gear, and the setup they have is pretty wicked. I got through a few labs, but I got stuck on the first…
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Network rework for Cisco lab
I have all the parts to my Cisco lab and want to put it on my network. However its current setup may be a bit convoluted and needs to be changed. Here is how it is set up now: Cable modem plugged into router 1. I have Router 2 and 3 plugged into router 1. Router 2 runs all my home hardware and Router 3 runs my lab stuff.…
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Cisco router
Hi, can you guys recommend any wan router that i can use for my home and also for my path for my CCNA? (Wireless is a plus but not necessary)
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Cisco lab kits - reliable company?
Has anyone ever purchased anything from Cisco-Campus They also refer to themselves as "Cisco-Campus"; I can't really find too much about them online. I was looking at this kit: CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL ROUTING & SWITCHING v2.0 300-101, 300-115, 300-135 which seems like a fairly good deal. They are pretty big on…
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Need Help with Practice Questions
Hey guys, I'm posting pictures of some practice questions, Need some explanations and the right answers of them. Posting pics here.
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PoE needed for studies
In the market for a 16-24 port gigabit switch that will temporarily be my home switch. In another year or so I plan on studying cisco and will probably put it in my lab at that point. Is there a reason to spend the extra money on PoE? IOS 15.1? Is the WS-3650G series the most affordable gigabit switch that's lab worthy?…
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ASA Crypto ACLs
I am just curious if anyone knows the behavior of crypto acls (for crypto maps matching traffic for a lan-to-lan tunnel) pertaining to more specific entries. For example, I have two maps pointing to two different peers. One map matched traffic 10.0.0.0/8 -> 192.168.0.0/16 and the other map match traffic to 10.1.1.0/24 ->…
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How are you using CCP?
How are all of you learning how to use CCP to study for the test? Are you using it on real equipment? From Youtube? With GNS3? (Can it even be used with GNS3?)
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Packet Tracer application?
Hey everyone, I'm currently taking a CCNA course to prep for the exam and was thinking about using the Cisco Packet Tracer application available for Android phones. Anyway, i was wondering what your experiences with the application have been and if you'd recommend using it. The LMS for the course I'm currently taking is…
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Anyone using Degreed?
Hi Everyone, I stumbled across a site called Degreed.com which I really like its free and it basically collates materials from across the web on any given subject, it also tracks your progress and tells you how many articles/videos you should be using. I have mine setup for the CCNA and its really useful for keeping me…
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CCENT/CCNA Android Apps
Does anyone recommend any Android apps for the CCENT or CCNA? I'm finding mostly flashcard apps or what I believe are braindump apps. I'm not sure if these apps I purchased recently are braindumps or not so I'm skeptical about using them as some of the questions are similar to ones I have been tested on. Can anyone verify…
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Thoughts: New network design
Hey all, So my new job has only Dell 2824 switches as the network fabric, they deploy about 6 of them, 4 in the server room and 2 as IDF's. I've been going over the switches the past couple of days and I think the network needs to be upgraded since they are getting latency, bandwidth, and transfer speed issues. Right now…
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question about switch interface counter
Hi all, I want to ask a simple question. The network diagram as below. If I ping 255.255.255.255 from R1. I want to ask why the number shows 0 when I type "show int fa1/0 counter" in ESW2? Is it normal? Thanks ESW2#sh int fastEthernet 1/0 counters Port InOctets InUcastPkts InMcastPkts InBcastPkts Fa1/0 0 0 0 0 Port…
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Easy Lab... having a problem
So I'm just trying to ping another computer on another VLAN. My setup is I have 1 switch with 2 vlans setup on it. VLAN 10 Contains fa0/3 and fa0/5 VLAN 20 Contains fa0/4 and fa0/6 I have fa0/3 connected to fa0/1 on a router and set the IP address of fa0/1 to 10.1.10.1 on the router I have fa0/4 connected to fa0/0 on a the…
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Hexadecimal question explanation
Can someone please explain which of these hex numbers is the lowest * 0010.7bcc.733a * 0010.7bcc.7347 Thanks in advance !
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Passed CCDA, my two cents
So I went and took the exam on Friday and passed. I took this test to renew my CCNA because I ran out of time to prep for my first CCNP test. I didn't see the spelling/grammatical errors that others were seeing, however I don't know how much I really gained from the curriculum. I found the PPDIOO information kind of useful…
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My ICND2 study notes
Standard disclaimer: These are notes I gathered during reading, labbing & taking Boson sims. They are geared towards my weak areas and are not complete. For a full list of ICND2 objectives, see the end of the PDF which has the Cisco exam objectives copy/pasted in. I did a spell check which may have moved/delete items…
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CCNA - Lab workbook
I was looking through for some stuff to give to a colleague to help him with his CCNA, I came across this CCNA lab workbook. A word about it's copyright! When I received it a couple of months ago, the owner stated it can be freely distributed - on these conditions: 1). The workbook stays as a complete book and is NOT…
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Newcommer needing help thanks
TL;DR version Basically in associate degree after finished my diploma in system admin, in a associate degree in network security ( im the only person in class that did system admin the rest have done diploma in networking ), its the first week in, and the first 3 weeks are just refreshment studies of networking, before i…
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Need help with static routes
Hello all, I took a break between the exam changes so I have the old ICND1 and am taking the new ICND2 so I am filling the gaps in where I can. I am familiar with static routes and have done simple labs but this one I can not figure out. This lab is completed but even when I look at the routing tables, I am can not…
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Router on a Stick and Vlans
Hello, I have this scenario: A router trunked to core L3 switch 3550 which is connected to 2 L2 2950 switches en access mode, the 3550 switch has 2 VLans: vlan1 and vlan2 connected to switch 1 and switch 2 respectively ! The router is doing the routing well, I can ping clients in vlan2 from vlan1 clients, the problem I…
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Trying to understand Etherchannel
I am trying to understand Etherchannel. STP is in use, to prevent redundant loops. But Etherchannel is utilized for load balancing. So what data is able to travel down this Etherchannel in order to load balance that isn't being blocked by the STP?
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What are these 2 ports?
This may be a stupid question, but what kind of ports are these? I have not worked with fiber, is that what these are?
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NX-OS on GNS3
Started to study for 640-911. I have downloaded SIMs from lammle.com and ucsdatacenter.com. I also have Nexus1000V image downloadable from Cisco website and get other accesses. How do I get NX-OS 1000V up and running in VMware Workstation and connect it to GNS3 with the rest of IOS routers/switches? Is labbing even needed…
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CCDA / CCDP Arch Requirements
Hi, Having recently passed my CCNP R+S, I was going to start the CCNP Sec track, but my career may be going down the design / project route, now will my existing CCNP, allow me just to take the Arch exam and get CCDP? (Im asking because the route and switch for CCNP have now changed) Has anyone ever done Arch exam without…
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DTE/DCE Crossover flapping
So, I got my lab set up last night and the link between my 2851 and 2610 i'm using a DTE/DCE crossover. I've got everything configured and on both routers the interface is up/up, however every 10 seconds the DTE end shuts down and then comes back up. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas off the top of their head on what…
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lease command not working in packet tracer?
Hello everyone, I am trying to configure a router as a DHCP server. The lease command doesnt seem to work in packet tracer? Can anyone guide me plz. Thanks
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Home Lab Connection Problem! Configuration Help needed.
Hey guys, So here's my home network, the actual lab equipment and it's IP address are in the pic. The vlan # and port # are all the same. I'm learning NAT right now. But stuck on this pinging problem. Here's the general Idea: My laptop ---> connected to my 3550 switch > connected to my 2651 router. My laptop pings BOTH…
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CCNA/CCNP Physical Lab Equipment??
Hello everyone, I will be studying to achieve my CCNA and will be jumping towards the CCNP right after but I do not even know where to start towards building a home lab for myself. I've been told packet tracer would do the trick for CCNA but i don't buy it as i will be working with the equipment so virtualizing this…
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Passed ICND1 and ICND2!
I just passed my ICND2 today (passed my ICND1 Monday) I found it fairly easy and much simpler than the V1 exam 3 years ago. The V1 exam labs were much more in depth with the IOS than V2, so I have to say anyone re-certing will just need to brush up on a few new topics. Study materials: Cisco Press ICND1 Cisco Press ICND2…
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Management IP address for switches
Good morning boys and girls. I have a question regarding management ip addresses for switches. Is it best practice to have a management vlan such as 99 or 999 for management in a large network? Also, would this be a routed and trunked vlan?
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Few Questions Regarding ICND1 and ICND2
Hey Guys, I was just wondering how much more time did you guys spend to study for the ICND2 after passing the ICND1? Also how much more did you study for the ICND1 if you had previously passed the Network+? I know the ICND1 is much tougher than the Network+ but I just started studying for the ICND1 and it seems that it's…
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When was the CCNA Voice last upgraded?
I'm mostly wondering because I was thinking about getting the CCNA Voice but I'm hesitant because the old exam my be replaced soon.
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Collision and broadcast domain practice problems
Hey forum, I'm in the middle of my CCENT studies and I'm trying to find some collision and broadcast domain practice problems. That got me on my last attempt and probably kept me from passing. Anyways does anyone have any practice questions for this? Thanks.
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Port Security Sticky Question
Hi All, I wanted to confirm something that left me questioning myself today. I was studying with someone who got their CCNA and they said if sticky is configured to dynamically learn say, 3 mac addresses, when the PC is shut down, that mac address is released by the switch freeing up 1 of the 3 dynamically learned…
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Passed ICND1
Score was 894. Always feels good when you spend a lot of time on something and you achieve it. I definitely overstudied for the exam. I wanted to have a strong grasp on the fundamentals. I used cbtnuggets videos, exam cram book, and Odom book. In that order. Labbed using packet tracer. I advise against using only the exam…
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Studying for ICND 2 school or book?
Hello guys Got CCENT about two weeks ago, and im starting school for ICND3 and 4 (which will prep for ICND2 test) I did ICND1 and 2 for the ccent, and honestly was taught way more then i needed for the CCENT test. I spent so much time emphasizing on things that werent even on the test at all, so i bought a Todd Lammel…
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Passed ICND1 with a 907 with out those boring books!
I passed INCD1 with a 907 score today. I'm on this forum a lot, and was worried about taking the exam. I really didn't have nothing to worry about, the exam seemed easy. I finished it in half the time. I didn't need those boring books that everyone suggested, I have very little networking experience and I learned ICND1…
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Using Cisco Router ACL/ZBF for whitelist?
Any way I can use ZBF or ACLS to only allow certian web sites for a specific computer mac address? Basically I want to create a "whitelist" of sites that a computer can access, everything else HTTP gets blocked. Tired of users accessing facebook, youtube, etc. IE: I only want user with mac 00:11:22:33:44 to access Breaking…
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Is Networking dying ?
Hello gents. I started my own job research a couple of days ago. After finishing my CCNA and I was dreaming to push hard and fly high. During the job research, I actually started from Cisco Partners in UK, I noticed that none of the vacancies required Cisco Knowledge and that the skills required were all around…
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Newly Minted CCNA here.....Passed ICND2 today!
Although I passed, I did not manage time very well and this almost cost me in the end, I had to guess on the last few questions. Luckily I had enough questions correct to get the coveted "Congratulation you have passed!" at the end of the exam. Study: OCG for ICND2 - Needs to be update to include more stuff about RSTP and…
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ICND1 Boson Exam - Is It Worth It?
Hello guys, After failing the ICND1 few months ago I am now prepping to retake it. Wanted to ask if the Boson practice exam is worth the $99 price? Have any of you purchased this before? Is it like those back-of-the-book questions or something that includes sims, etc that's actually like the real exam? Wanted to get your…
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Good small cheap Cisco routers
So there I was, at a local pet store, and I noticed an unusually small and festive Cisco Router, I was actually able to get really close to this router, close enough to lick it, which is really bad as physical security is concerned, they are just begging to be compromised, but I am an honest man, I only wanted to see the…
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CUCM Lab - Help
Hey All, I just passed my CCNA R&S and thought I'd take the voice route and get a lab set up. I have been seeing people are successfully able to set up a CUCM in a VM and I would like to do the same, can someone point me in the right direction? I have a few 7960's and 7961 phones I can use, I have a UC520 but correct me if…
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This Website Course Worth It?
Guys, So I got an email from GNS3 saying $10 for this CCNA composite exam course https://www.udemy.com/the-complete-ccna-200-120-course/?siteID=LEopNzFpyy8-qnobCFcEze9hNI3jrW2wlg&LSNPUBID=LEopNzFpyy8 coupon code is 1010awesome (if anyone else wants it) I already have access to jeremy's lectures, is this worth the extra…
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Two 3750s and a serial cable
Will this be good for studying ICND1? What all cool things can I do with this?
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Need a Guru to interpret a syslog output from a router
OK, so I just received my super cool 2821 with 2 gig etherports and 2 WIC 1Ts.. I was cleaning out the running config but when I did a copy ru st I got this: Feb 7 01:49:10.771: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console R3#copy ru st Destination filename [startup-config]? Warning: Attempting to overwrite an NVRAM…
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Confusion With Port Security
Hi all! So I've been reading about Port Security and how you can limit the number of MAC addresses per port. One of the examples the CBTNugget gives is a WAP connected to a switch. If you limit your max number of MAC addresses to 1, then only the WAP would be allowed to use the switch, but any of the wireless connections…
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Packet Tracer 6.2 is now available
For those who are in the NETACAD, or Alumni, PT 6.2 is now available! It includes new bug fixes and some cool new features. It is new features are as following: * New devices: Cisco 819 router, Cell Tower, CO server, Sniffer * New capability to add devices directly in physical view * HTTP server now supports JavaScript and…
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Odom Books and their differences
I used Odom's ICND1 book as one of my primary study tools for the ICND1 and passed nicely. Loved the book. Everything was well organized, easy to understand, and pretty cleanly put together. Odom's ICND2 book, however...I'm a third of the way through it, and it's almost like much of it was written by an entirely different…
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SSh session not working.
I have followed all commands for ssh. ip domain name is set. login local is set. username and password is set. I can also telnet into my two switches and one router connected to both. Ping all IPs as well. What am I missing for ssh login??
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OSPF sub interfaces question
If you have OSPF configured on an interface as below Router OSPF 1 Network 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 area 0 If you later configure sub interfaces (router on a stick) under the same interface do you have to enter more OSPF Networks statements so that the new vlans are advertised :
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Packet Tracer limits?
Hi everyone, I'm already CCNA R&S Certified and I'm looking forward to get CCNA Security & CCNA Voice and maybe CCNA Wireless, but I wanted to know if Packet tracer is enough for any of them or I should get a real gear to practice on?
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Trying to connect two routers vial serial cable.
I have one 2651xm and 2524 trying to connect both via serial cable. all serial ports i have put no shutdown command. tried 3 different cables. So what happens is the green light on 2651 comes up and it shows on the screen port is up but after a while it shows port is down. when i issue show cdp neighbours command it…
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CCNA lab. Need help with switches.
Just took a new job that is requiring to get my knowledge up in Cisco again. I did some stuff about 4 years ago but never made it to a CCNA. Now that I have to get back into it I am looking to setup a lab and my biggest question is a switch model. We currently use 3750x at work so I am looking for a cheaper option that…
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How much hard is the CCNA?
Hey guys, So I just recently got my Network+ not that long ago. It took me a month of studying to really understand everything. I have zero networking experience but now I feel like I have a general grasp on the world of networking. After reading around, it seems that a Bachelors in Information Systems, A network+ and…
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How do I set up this lab? Can't figure it out (CCENT)
Hey guys! I am at page 208-209 of the official cert guide by wendell (Latest edtion). I am using a simulation which for the most part has helped me in my learning. This topic is about securing access with external authentication servers. Since I don't know how to make a AAA server for authentication I need to go in the…
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Cheap Rack Mount Kits?
So... this is kind of embarrassing, but I guess that's why I'm still learning hahaha . Apparently I overlooked the fact that there were no rack mount kits in the lab I ordered. I've been looking online to find the ones I need, but they seem somewhat overpriced. So far I've found the following sites: Cisco Products,…
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ICND2 Question
Hey guys, You guys were so helpful with my CCENT that I figured i'd ask you my next question! I took my ICND2 yesterday and only failed by a few points, all of my percentages were 70% and higher except for IP services and IP routing technologies. While i'm not worried about IP services since it only costs for 6% of the…
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CCNA Home Lab...will these work
Hi all I know questions like this are asked a million times, but just wondering if anyone with experience could clarify if the routers i have will be fine for doing the CCNA (latest 2013/2014 version) I've dug around our basement at work and found the following routers: Cisco 1801 Cisco 1841 (has a 64MB Flash card in, so…
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Free Cisco iOS Simulator or xRV for PC ?
So, I just knocked out my CCENT last Friday and now Im prepping for my ICND2. I have a simulator on my iPad which i got from the App Store and it works perfectly, however i am just wondering is there not any free iOS simulator out there for download without having a Support Subscription or Partnership with Cisco? I havent…
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Encapsulation question
So many a times when we are doing frame relay, or switch port we use the encapsulation command. My question is what does encapsulation mean. Like I read online but I am having a difficulty understanding. This is from google. Can someone translate this for me please into understandable English. Encapsulation is the packing…
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Buying test + Training bundle
Hey guys, I'm planning to buy the CCENT Test + Prep bundle which is $222. I want your opinion on this: Which bundle to buy? [h=2]Official ICND1 Learning Lab + Test Bundle[/h] or [h=2]Official ICND1 Prep + Test Bundle[/h] I have switches and routers at home. And I'm following jeremy from cbt nuggets about to finish his…
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Frame Relay help
So i been at this for hours and it could be a simple mistake. I have configured frame relay but now when I configure EIGRP it's not showing the route. (I tired with ospf but it's not working) Please help Here is my config. R1 interface FastEthernet0/0 ip address 10.1.1.1 255.255.255.0 duplex auto speed auto shutdown !…
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Questions asked for a CCNA level Job interview
I moved to networking field from another industry.I know there are lot of experienced people in this forum.What are the common questions that can be expected in a CCNA level technical interview round.Also please share the difficult questions you experienced in real interviews. Hope this thread will help a lot of people…
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2509-RJ problem.
Hello all. I have just received my access server. So I plugged it in, attached all cables, opened Putty to configure it, and not comes up on the screen at all. . The OK LED light on the server isn't lit up either. :/ . Any suggestions?
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R-PVST is ignoring port-priority
I am not understanding why RPVST is ignoring the port-priority that I hard coded to the switchport - see below As you can see in the screenie, F0/11 has a lower priority and it should become root port of "evo" in vlan 1. It never does become root until all ports(segments) shuts off except f0/11. All ports are connected to…
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Cisco PIX-506E Firewall Security Network Appliance
[h=3]Cisco PIX-506E Firewall Security Network Appliance[/h]Is this useful to have when studying for the CCNA security?
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Passed CCNA Sec
Passed the CCNA Security today with a 949. I've been studying on and off since the summer, but really ramped up for the last month. I used the official cert guide with practice test, and CBT nuggets. I'm not sure what I'll do next. I was thinking data center, but now I'm not sure.
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CCENT/CCNA Study Group
I got a few PM's about a study group for the CCENT/CCNA, so those that want it, chime in and we can work together towards a common goal. :)
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Discount vouches for NetAcad - One for CCNA 2 completion and another for CCNA 4?
Hello all, Last May I got a discount voucher after I finished CCNA 4, and I used it for the composite exam. Last night I got an email saying I was eligible for an ICND1 discount voucher. I completed CCNA 2 that same semester. Was this just a delay on NetAcad's part? I noticed a couple days ago that I got an email saying I…
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Switches
I'm in the process of learning this stuff here, online training and work. The issue is that at work we use layer3 switches and the labs are all layer 2 switches. Also a work we have an interface for all our vlans and the labs use routers. So my issue is that I need to unlearn everything and then learn it how labs want me…
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Creating a Homelab: Connections and Ip Addresses.
Alright Guys, Soo finally I'm at the point where i started configuring the router along with my switches and here is my home lab configurations but first here are a few questions. - I have one d link router and a straight through cable is connected with my Switch 1, which provides internet connection to the whole lab. Now…
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Given IP Address Is Different From The First Network Address (CIDR)
First, I apologize if this is in the wrong section because I do not know where to post this. So the given IP address is 192.168.40.60 and what we were taught is that the given IP Adderess is always the address of the first network. But according to the image below, the VLSM Address Range is 192.168.0.0 but the given IP is…
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Why cisco switches have many mac-addresses???
Hi, im trying to find the reason why cisco switches have a base mac-address and one for each port?? Can anyone help me to understand this..
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Are Cisco Fair to Candidates
I have nothing against Cisco, they seem to publish a lot of information about configs etc on the web which is freely available to anyone who wishes to access them. However, as a CCNA Sec candidate I find my hands tied regarding access to the software they mention in their approved literature. I have CCP, but this was not…
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Straight or crossover cable?
I'm trying to connect switch to a router and used both straight and crossover cable but switch light for the port doesnt turn on. Do both cables work to connect the devices? and Am I just missing the configurations? Once I configure the port the light should turn on?
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CME to CME over internet behind NAT/PAT on both sides scenario
Hi, I have a couple CME running routers with FXS cards/analog phones, and I would like to understand how the following scenario would work if possible. Imagine you plugging in a CME router to your soho internet router , and then I would do the same on my side. So, essentially both sides would be behind edge/NAT routers.…
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Can't initialize Skinny server ?
Hi, Just spent about half an hour searching all over google and can't seem to find a solution to this. Router started throwing this message every few seconds. Turning it off and back on (as some posts suggested) did not fix it. Erased the config, rebooted. Manually added config back.... message still comes back. Running…
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CCNA Voice Lab HELP! Cannot connect to the internet!
Hello, I am following the CCNA Voice series from CBT Nuggets and I cannot seem to get part of my network connected to the internet. I will attach the running configs and topology below The DHCP Server can connect with my default gateway (10.4.0.4) but cannot get beyond it. The TFTP Server has an active internet connection…
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CCNA Voice Lab Help
Hello, I am building the CCNA Voice lab detailed in the CBT Nuggets series (I will attach the topology below). My config is the same as below, but I am having issues getting the "DHCP server" connected to the internet, but the TFTP server is able to connect. My default gateway is 10.4.0.4 and the DHCP server can ping that…
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NAT pool with multiple public IP-addresses
Hi there I'm doing some labs with different forms of Network Address Translation. I'm trying to create scenario in which I use a pool of public IP-address so if one public IP-address runs out of port numbers, a second or a third one can take over. I know this is a very common situation in company networks but because I…
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cisco 2600 router Login PROBLEM!!
Soo, Got the router fixed. But now I was setting up initial configurations, I tried setting up username and passwords for initial login. I went to console mode. Line console 0 and put username sagar and password cisco. Then I saved the configs, and exit out of everything. Now when I try to login again with same credentials…
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The Chris Bryant CCNA boot camp videos
About a couple of weeks ago, someone posted that Chris Bryant was having a sale on his Udemy CCNA vid boot camp lectures. They are good and well worth the money. HOWEVER!!! He does not touch RSTP with a ten foot pole and I'm kinda stunned. I would think that even the GURUS around would agree with me that this should have…
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Interface IP Address Question
I'm new to the Cisco world. Would I be correct to say that if one does a show ip route that a /32 would be the IP of an interface? I've attached pic, hopefully it worked. Thanks.