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What are all the exams needed for CCNA voice?
What are all the exams? And also please give description of exam format.
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General question regarding port numbers
Just got a call regarding an odd question - user was able to have a machine connect to the internet but a specific port wasn't working for a product we use pyxis - is there anyway to check specific ports that are being blocked? I am learning CCNA 2nd half right now and the only thing i could think of that would prevent…
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Bought a lab... just looking for opinions
So I got my Network+ and little while ago and going to be starting to study for the CCNA. Plan on going for CCNP after so figure I might as well get a lab right now and start playing around with it. Here is the lab I bought: Cisco Ccent CCNA CCNP Lab Kit 3X CISCO1841 iOS 15 1 2X 2960 24 iOS 15 0 Rack | eBay Don't really…
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Starting my DP! Up first... ARCH!
Hello peeps.. I haven't been on here in awhile but am still on my grizzly grind. Mainly just been working hard past couple years and haven't cert studied too much outside of researching various topics. Gonna go for the DP now as certain topics in it interest me and I need an excuse to do something to renew my NP which…
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Passed ICND1 today.
Previous Cisco experience: None. I know the gist of routers, but I'm more a security guy than an IT guy. Study method: Two week bootcamp and lots of packet tracer labs. Going back for part 2 next Monday. Tips: NFLB everything. Sometimes a given ip doesn't fit into a range. Sometime the subnet mask is wrong. Know OSPF. Know…
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Connecting to my switch remotely?
I setup my cisco 2950 for SSH and Telnet access. I have my switch plugged into my Asus 87R router. From my Mac laptop, I go into terminal (as I don't know a good alternative to Putty on Mac), type SSH and my host name (I setup a DDNS through no-ip.com) but I can't connect. Get something about port 22. I have port 22 on my…
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Black Friday Sales - CCNA 2014 200-120 Video Boot Camp With Chris Bryant
I stumbled across these early Black Friday Sales. There are multiple CCNA and CCNP Chris Bryant Courses for only $10. Hmm, they were $10 yesterday and are $11 today. https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?q=bryant&p=1&view=grid
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Passed the CCENT Today!
Hi all, long time lurker of the board and wanted to share my experience. I passed the CCENT this afternoon with a score of 933. I used the following resources: Odom's Book(read it twice) Lammle's Book Boson Practice Exams Pearson Practice Exams from the CD Measureup Practice Exam CCNA Simulator Labs from the Virtual…
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Just passed ICND1
I think I over studied for this one but better to over than under.. I got a 960
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Initial switch configuration best practices
Hi, I have been lurking here for awhile and appreciate all the great information I have been able to pick up from this site. I am currently studying for the CCENT/CCNA R&S using Wendell Odom's book and have a few general questions that may or may not be related to the test itself. 1: In one scenario, two 2950 switches are…
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CCNA Composite on Wednesday
I have my 200-120 scheduled for this Wednesday. I have been labbing in packet tracer and have been doing a lot of practice questions from Todd Lammle's book as well as Cisco NetAcad. I am feeling confident on the material so I feel like it is time to just sit and take it. I have been working on this cert for well over a…
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Any tips for ICND1?
I am scheduled to take the ICND1 test on Mon. Dec 1st. I just wanted to ask if there were any tips on taking the exam. I have never taken a cisco exam before. I have take and passed the comptia security +. Any advice? Thanks in advance.
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Finally Starting my Voice Journey!!!
So after a lot of deliberation and after passing CCENT last month, I've decided to move straight onto the voice track and skip the CCNA R&S. I know I'll probably get a bit of stick for choosing to miss the CCNA R&S but I have my reasons for doing it this way. Firstly I work in a voice role with very little hands on…
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How do I make sure its the latest ICND 1 book?
Hello, you know I have been having a hard time determining if a book is out of date or not. The reason I am asking is because I don't want to waste my money on an outdated book. Thanks in advanced for your help and advice. :D
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trying to setup a vlan with just the switch virtual interfaces
I'm setting up a couple of 2960 switches with vlans and a 2851 router as a ROAS. everything seems to be working except one. I'm trying to set up a vlan that only has the switch virtual interfaces. The vlan id is 99. with the switch interfaces as 192.168.99.11 and 192.168.99.22. the switches can talk to one another but the…
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Help needed...........trying to configure Ethernet port on a 1841 router (Bad Mask)
Hi all, I need a little help please? I'm trying to configure the ethernet ports on two 1841 routers that I have just recently purchased for my LAB, but hitting the same issues all the time, getting "Bad mask 0E1E1E100" on both of the routers. I have carried out factory re-set, but still have no joy on any subnet…
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CCNA Datacenter Wrap Up
I passed the 640-916 today on my second try, completing the CCNA Datacenter certification. Since I don't see a ton of threads about CCNA DC I thought I'd post my thoughts and observations. Even though I failed the 916 (by 9 freaking points!) I felt the 640-911 was much harder. This test seems to have been updated recently…
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ICND2 Voucher $40
Sold! Thanks everyone!
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Help needed!! Can't ping switches!!
So the main problem is that the IT Support PC's must ping the DSW0,ASW0,ASW1 switches but after trying all kinds of solution i can think of, i gave up , so can you guys help me on how to solve this. The .pkt file can be downloaded in the link below since i can't attach it in this message.…
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WAN Technology and L3 Routing Question
Hi All, I have a question with regards to using Frame-Relay/MPLS over L3 Routing Protocols (ie. RIP, OSPF, EIGRP etc.). Can someone please correct me if I get this wrong...I would like to be enlightened more. 1. Is Frame-Relay the same as MPLS in terms of L2 style of packet forwarding? 2. Do we use Frame-Relay, ATM, MPLS…
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Open Ended Applications
What are Open Ended Applications? Please define with examples.
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getting routing to work?
I'm looking to save a switches configuration to my tftp server. But, I'm unable to ping the pc's ip address. So, i'm trying to figure out why I'm unable to do so. I have two switches. one is network 192.168.1.0, the other is 192.168.2.0. then subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 for both. and the host address is x.x.x.200 on both…
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Converting Cisco IP Phone 79XX from SIP to SCCP
Hello guys, I have 3 newly purchased Cisco Ip Phones 7960G which came pre-configured to use SIP firmware. There is no SIP firmware on my CME (I configured my phones to use SCCP) and it was not a big surprise that the error PHONE UNPROVISIONED was displayed on all 3 phones. I reset them to factory default through the…
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CCENT day of test prep advice
Hey guys, I had two things to post - First, this is a great site and a wealth of info - so a shout out to all that have contributed! Secondly, I've always liked anything related to IT and decided to reinvent myself after 30 years DOD service as a scout pilot. This may seem odd, but to tell you the truth. dealing with…
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Newbie to CCENT
Hi all. I'm looking to study CCENT. However I will probably need to do this home study / online. Anyone know of any good "reputable" sites that I can take a look at and/or register? Also, it would be very helpful if I could get a list of current study materials that I would need. Any information and/or advice greatly…
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Anyone ever get "Cisco'd Out"?
I've got my CCNA and I'm studying for the CCNA security. For about the past 3 months I've been living Cisco every day studying for these certs. While I'd enjoy working in that environment I think, I work at a help desk that doesn't really ever work on Cisco equipment. It just feels so forced when I'm not getting any actual…
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Loop Prevention?
Hi everyone I was trying to find out the term for the mixing of different communication packets on a common line like ethernet is called.... when I came across this article on how packets have a max hop count: "Sometimes packets can get lost and keep bouncing around from router to router, never quite getting to their…
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Is this ICND 1 book too old?
Hello! I have a slightly older ICND1 book from 2008 that a friend gave me. He lost the CD's and things that went with it. Do you think this book is still good? Or a little too outdated? I got to chapter 3 on cabling but I wanted to ask you guys. I didn't want to go through this whole book and end up not passing because my…
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Its scheduled!
It wont be completed this year, but Jan 5th 2015 is the day I sit for the ICND 2. I didn't want to take a day off during the holidays and figured all the down time during the holidays should give me a leg up when prepping for this.
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Cisco Learning Network
Hey Guys, i was trying to get hold of packet tracer and see that its not downloadable or sold separately. Anyhow, I came across this. https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/premium-subscriptions/cisco-learning-network-ccna-and-ccnp-practice-toolkit-one-year-subscription-clnp-pt-1yr-1-0-021468 Since I have CBT/ INE and…
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Can`t make incoming calls to fxo port
Good Day, I am currently having issues getting incoming calls from my PSTN using my fxo card, iv`e setup MGCP on my 2851 router to my cucm server, currently am seeing my MGCP registered with my CUCM my auto attendant is set to dn 2000. Keep in mind that ports 0/1/0 and 0/1/1 are my fxo card. Here is what my show run looks…
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Topology Help URGENT
Hello all, I have this project im working on and cant seem to get it to work correctly, i do not know if im doing it right. There are 4 sections: Admissions 77 hosts Finance 34 hosts Teachers 33 hosts Administration 26 hosts plus i need to add a wifi router that is a totally different subnet that needs to be conected to…
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Rapid Spanning Tree question for the gurus
See attached. Theory tells me that in regular Spanning tree that the hellos are sent out every two seconds and if after 10 hellos and no response you have the max age timeout. What I don't get right now is that I have my 2960s in RSPT mode. Theory tells me the max age should be 3 hellos but my sh sp command still shows the…
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Which Sim to go alongside my lab?
Thanks for all your input here, you are a very helpful online community. So I have my lab set up which consists of everything I will need(3x 2960 2x1841 1 1721, all with wic-2t cards, all the cables blah blah everything running IOS 15 aside from the 1721). Even with all this equipment, the test will be working with a…
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Took CCDA today, 1st attempt, failed it. Now requesting some guidance from you.
Dear Colleagues, Took the CCDA today, first attempt, and honestly, I was breezing thru the questions, thinking that I just might get this in my first try, but I didnt...... so not really feeling good at the moment. I'd like to request some advice/guidance from you, on how to go about studying again. Below is my, sad, exam…
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where to find my ccna license number?
hi, i recently passed my ccna and am wondering how do i find my license number?
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Frame Relay vs OSPF
Hi folks. So I saw a practice question that contained the following topology and this possible answer: "If OSPF is running on all routers, then static Frame Relay mappings are required for this topology to work correctly." Now to me, this looks legit. OSPF will see the networks connected to R2 and R3 and the frame relay…
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GNS 1.1 - switching support
Hi all, Does anybody knows if GNS 1.1 has better switching support than previous versions? I know that some of the commands were not supported (mostly with VLANs I think). Any info would help Thanks
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SSH on Cisco 2950
Seems like the switch I bought off ebay doesn't have the latest software, that supports SSH. There is no Crypto command. Is it possible, to update the software on the switch somehow so I can get SSH? Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) C2950 Software (C2950-I6Q4L2-M), Version 12.1(22)EA4, RELEASE SOFTWARE…
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CCENT Tomorrow hope for the best!
Well guys tomorrow is the big day my chance at the CCENT. Hope everything works out. I will post when I leave the test center. Any final bits of advice? Thanks you all have been awesome!
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Share your experiences? please
Hi All, My post is for the following people: Self Studied CCNA -> APPLIED FOR NEW JOB -> APPLIED THEIR SKILLS AND GAINED FURTHER SKILLS WITH THE COMPANY LIKE CCNP etc! How did you find the experience of self studying CCNA and then moving into a related job? Were you nervous when you first got the job with the thought you…
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Setting up / Purchasing first lab for CCENT/CCNA - Router questions
I am planning on buying either 2 Cisco 2950's or 1 2950 and 1 3550 off eBay I have a question with the router. I've read that I should get a cisco router ( I currently have an asus ac87U router at home). Is it essential to also have a cisco router? I've been told that with my lab, I should connect it and run it through my…
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Class A Range
Hey can anyone clarify the Class A Range... PacketLife and Wikipedia list the range as 0-127 (in the first octet), but Odom's ICND1 Book says Class A begins with 1-126. Todd Lammles CCNA book also says it is between 0-127 inclusive.
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Gns3 nat configuration not working?
Hey guys.. I installed gns3 and did a nat configuration but doesn't seem to work.. I'm pretty sure I did it correctly.. here is the configure L2G-HQ-EDGE1#show running-config Building configuration... Current configuration : 1516 bytes ! version 12.4 service timestamps debug datetime msec service timestamps log datetime…
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What is the normal entry level job for a CCNA?
I've never had a job in IT. The area I live in isn't exactly a hub of technological innovation, so most of my work experience has been food service management, call centers, and at best my current position as a social worker for the state. In the last year I have acquired my A+, Net+, and CCENT with the goal of having my…
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ICND2 Booked
Sooo ICND2 is booked for the 20th December, that's just 1 month 6 days after passing the CCENT. It will be tight but I think it can be done :) I'd be interested to hear from you guys that have done it in a month, what study tips do you have? The plan is 3 hours per day 5 days per week and 15 hours on the weekend. That…
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RADIUS Encryption
I'm trying to setup RADIUS authentication for our devices at work but have had to put that project on hold because one of the guys here doesn't like that it uses PAP authentication with the policies on my Network Policy Server. I'm trying to figure a way to work around this but haven't been able to make it work without PAP…
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Labs/CBT
Would the CBT nuggets series (Jeremy C) and labbing along with the series be enough to pass ICND1? I guess thats a fairly subjective question, though. :D
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CCNA R&S and CBT Nuggets
Hi All, I am studying for CCNA R&S Certification with the help of CBT Nuggets material, which I really enjoy. I have also started playing with Cisco Packet Tracer and I wanted to ask anybody of you who has studied with the same material some kind suggestions or clarifications. At the moment I have only few questions but…
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CCENT/CCNA IOS **** Sheets
I'm looking into taking the CCENT before too long but I'm having a little difficulty in finding a quick reference guide to the IOS commands for switching and routing. So far I've only found CCNA Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide (3rd Edition) by Scott Empson. Is there anything else? Something light weight that…
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Training Camp CCNA/Security
Hey everyone. New to forum and would like to ask if anyone has taken any of the TrainingCamp CCNA/CCNA Security courses and has any information/opinions/recommendations about them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have been looking at the network track mostly since I graduated college and I have been thinking about…
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best book for CCNA study in your opinion?
I passed my CCENT yesterday and am looking to start studying to take the second test within the next month or so. What book do you guys recommend? I found the CCENT Exam Cram to be full of errors so I don't want to use a Cram for this one, and I really don't have the cash to fork out another $50 for a book. I'm looking at…
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Fast Ethernet - cisco packet tracer
1.Can you tell me different between fastethernet 0/0 and fastethernet 0/0/0 in cisco packet tracer? 2. can you tell me function of fastethernet 0/0 and fastethernet 0/0/0 in cisco packet tracer? 3. can i use fastethernet 0/0 and fastethernet 0/0/0 in cisco packet tracer for configuration like dhcp, ospf, routing protocol,…
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Question on assigning a number to FXS port
Hi, I have 2620xm with voice-2v and vic-2fxs card configured with dial-peer pointing to 2811 router (along with 3550 switch) and can dial from the analog phone out to the 7940/7960 phones on the 2811 side . I have also configured the caller id name/number on the fxs 1/1/1 port and it shows on the 79xx side. What is…
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Why can't i use the network 172.16.0.0 network on a serial interface?
I'm trying to practice EIGRP configuration in packet tracer, but when I do 172.16.0.0 and add my other networks such as 172.16.32.0, 172.16.64.0 it doens't get added. i do have no auto-summary enabled... Router(config-router)#do show run Building configuration... Current configuration : 733 bytes ! version 12.4 no service…
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ICND2 Tomorrow
Wish me luck!
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Icnd1 - done!!!
So the post I'm been waiting 3 months to write... I passed ICND1 today with a score of 907 :) Pretty pleased with that if I must say! Thanks to all the guys on here who answered my stupid questions and TE in general for providing such a good hub of information. My study resources were: CBT Nuggets Odom Book Lammle Book INE…
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Any Free CCNA Virtual Labs?
Hi guys, Systems Admin here, having a hard time finding virtual labs for CCNA, Im looking for one in Routing and Switching, but it seems every one I find either charges, or a spoof. Currently Im supporting all server systems and my CIO is configuring all our Cisco switches because I never have, really want to gain…
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Seeking additional study material for ICND2 retake.
Well I just took my ICND2 and shot a 683 on it, well short of what I need to pass obviously. Here's the score breakdown:* LAN Switching Technologies - 64 % * IP Routing Technologies - 57% * IP Services - 0% (sigh) * Troubleshooting - 41% * WAN Technologies - 88% I prepped with Odom's ICND2 book and purchased the simulator…
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Unable to set transport input ssh on line con 0
Working with a physical switch, 2950, and I'm unable to set on line con 0, transport input ssh. However I can set transport output ssh, which I don't want. So I removed it with transport output none. I'm not sure why I can't set this. Has anyone run into this before?
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IP Helper Address with IPv6?
Hi All, I just wanted to clarify something really quickly - you don't have to use the ip helper-address command with IPv6 do you? As far as my understanding goes you only use this command as routers don't forward broadcasts (which would be needed when the host is initially trying to find a DHCP server). If you don't have…
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CCNA Datacenter Wrap Up
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another CCENT passed post
I must have got an easy version of the test because it was nowhere near the nightmare other people made it out to be. Thank you to everyone on here for their words of wisdom during my preparation for the test. As most people said you really need to know: show commands and how to interpret their output OSPF what routers and…
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T1 Bandwidth Question
Hi All, I had a question regarding T1 bandwidth. At my job we subscribe to multicast from Nasdaq through our provider BT Radianz. By November 17th Nasdaq will publish new multicast services. BT Radianz has a T1 connection to Nasdaq head ends and we have a copper x-connect to BT's router and perform BGP. Currently 1408kbps…
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How to find the Range to divide the ip addresses ?
Hi, I have 7 Networks and the ip address is 184.54.0.0 with sub net of 255.255.255.0 I have 200,100,100,50,2,2,2 Hosts in these 7 Networks. I have understand how to perform VLSM, but unable to understand how to divide this IP address for 7 Networks. If i take 2^7= 64 Hosts per network then it will not fullfil the…
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Sub-interface and Encapsulation
Good day folks. I am in the middle of studying for my CCNA and I've been using Virtualbox and GNS3 for practice and I hope to use both emulators with my live gear which isnt much - 1 1841 router and a 3550 switch. I do have a question regarding using the switch for daily use. I'm gonna try to be to-the-point as possible: I…
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Icnd1
Hey All, I'm a long time lurker and I've never posted before but I was hoping you guys could give me some help. I've been studying for my CCENT/CCNA since March of 2014, I spend on average 4 hours of studying every week day and I've enrolled and passed a CCNA crash course at a community college. Last month I took a shot at…
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another CCENT tomorrow-any tips/advice question
As the title says I've got my CCENT exam tomorrow and was wondering if anyone who has passed the 100-101 recently has any advice, tips, words wisdom on what to look out for, anything that confused you, what might have shown up on the test the most, etc... As always your sage-like advice is appreciated.
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Taking ICND2 2days from now
I'm having exam anxiety..any advice from ICND2 passers?
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NAT - Outside Local/Outside Global??
I'm just trying to get my head round the outside local and outside global stuff - is this the address of the router that the inside global interface connects to, or perhaps a DNS server or something? I understand the inside local and inside global address concept, these are pretty obvious and make sense to me but the…
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Asdm
Looking over the exam topics I see no mention of ASDM. I do however see a lot of people mention it on these forums. I also see it a lot in a chapter or two in the OCG. I am having a hell of a time trying to get ASDM to work with GNS3 and JAVA. Should I even worry about or just focus solely on CCP? Thank you.
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For those who have taken the two test route...
I am currently studying to take the ICND 2 probably in the next few weeks, I am just wondering how it compares to the ICND 1. Was it more difficult? Are there the same amount of questions? Anything in particular I should focus on for the ICND 2? Did any material from the the ICND 1 show up on the ICND 2?
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Help with VLANS, Trunks, and Sub-Interfaces
Router 1 version 15.1 no service timestamps log datetime msec no service timestamps debug datetime msec no service password-encryption ! hostname Router ! ! ! ! ! ! no ip cef no ipv6 cef ! ! ! ! license udi pid CISCO1941/K9 sn FTX1524AC2E ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! spanning-tree mode rapid-pvst spanning-tree vlan 1,10,20,30,99…
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How many wan/ss cables for 3 routers?
I've been googling for hours and cannot find the direct answer as I'm a complete newb. Here is all I need to know: 3 routers with wic t2 cards, how many smart serial cables to connect them back to back? 3? I know the part and exactly what I need to order, I'm unsure of the quantity. Thanks
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Free TACACS+ server?
Is there a free TACACS+ server that can be download? I am going to need it for my CCNA:S studies. Or should I use RADIUS server instead? If I go to RADIUS, do you guys have any recommendations? It has to be a freeware. Thank you.
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IPv6 confused
Hello, I need some help cause i dont understand a thing !!!! Q1. Which option is a valid IPv6 address A. 2001:0000:130F::099A::12A B. 2002:7654:A1AD:61:81AF:CCC1 C. FEC0:ABCD:WXYZ:0067::2A4 D. 2004:1:25A4:886F::1 Correct is D. I can understand why A is not correct (2 ::) but what about the othe 3 ? B seems to be correct…
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Virtual lab verses hardware labs
Hello, I am new to this industry and this forum, so as such I need LOTS of guidance and advice. That said, I need some good, practical advice. Currently I am taking computer networking at a community college. We are studying switching and routing using VMWare and GNS3. In addition I am studying for the CCNA 100-101. I have…
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Taking CCNA This Weekend
I got a lot of help from this forum and I've been of course running Packet Tracer and using Odom's book, so I'm ready to take this. I think I should pass. I have a good idea what to expect. I am a little nervous about the simulations though. I've setup EIGRP, OSPF, vlans, HSRP, etc. in Packet Tracer so as long as there…
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gns3 switching
Hi, I'm doing a switching lab in gns3 and im trying to tag the native vlan. As im not able to find any command to do so, im wondering if this is possible using the switch module nm-16esw?
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Error while connecting VM machine.
Hello folks, i have installed gn3 and Virtual box all the topologys in gns3 works fine, but the problem is whenever i connect my virtual machine to router or any network device in gns3 i done not connect to them and give me error. issues have been detected while starting nodes, plz check details.... VBOX1 : error from…
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Exam-configs/commands vs understanding functionality
I wasnt sure how to title this. Basically, I want to know how much of the exam focuses on configurations and commands and hardware setups vs knowing how things work. I have trouble remembering things that seem like more of a IOS designer's problem like "what are the steps LCP uses to establish blah blah blah" or "what are…
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Quick question regarding my equipment.
Fresh off Network + passed with 828 yesterday. I know there is much information regarding lab setups everywhere but I bought some equipment before the test was refined last fall. I have 3x2960. I am under the impression these will still function fine for ccent/ccna. Router wise I have one 1721. This was rrecommended to me…
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Pasted CCENT
I just passed CCENT woohooooooo!!!! I would like to thank you all for pointing me in the right direction on how to start and were to study :D . For anyone starting out like everyone here says hit up CBT with Jeremy it is a excellent starting point. That including Odem book (I know.... its big and boring but has to be done)…
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ICND2 Passed!
Passed ICND2 last night. So exicted, it really feels like I actually accomplished. Compared to the CompTIA exams, I feel Cisco really focused on knowledge and understanding where as compTIA was more memorization of theory. I'm gonna take a break from Cisco and go for my Linux cert next. Then I'll comeback for my…
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CCNA Security Best Book?
Hey everyone! If CCNA R/S is equal to Todd Lammle's book, what book is to CCNA Security? Thanks
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CCNA Security Lab Manual
Does anyone know the difference between the v1.1 and v1.2 versions of the manual? 1.2 is only a month old, and there doesn't seem to be much info it. Thanks :)
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Passed CCENT Today!
Ive spent a lot more time on this exam than I wanted to (8 months) due to moving from France back to California. Should I continue with the CCNA or sign up with Western Governours University? My thought is I can transfer in the CCNA CCENT and it would cheaper than paying for one term. Anyways I'm open for advice and…
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Quick question about flooding frames
Hi everyone, I came across a chapter review question in the odoms book that has me confused. So do switches flood unknown unicast frames to all ports in the same vlan, even if the switch knows some of the mac addresses associated with those ports? Thanks for your time
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Need Help Please.
I always wanted to get into IT but finally i have made my mind to get into it. I love programming side of it but Networking seems good to me for long run. I don`t want to start of the basic and finish i really really want to go big. I was advised that i shouldn`t waste my time on MCSA win7. As i know loads of OS from Win95…
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CCENT Tomorrow
I have read pretty much anything I studied several times over, spent countless hours in regards to subnetting and understanding OSPF, since both of those two make up half of the exam I read on topics covered. With all that I am not feeling any better and in fact freaky nervous! Have been told I will get a 30-minute…
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Newbie question on passwords
Hi everyone. I'm new to networking and I started taking a class in college (night time) to eventually take the CCNA certification. I'm now to my 3rd class meaning I had about 8 hours of class yet. Anyway my question was regarding passwords set up in the cisco switch/router. I'm having a hard time understanding the many…
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Ccent lab
Hello! I just recently passed my Network+, and now I want to jump right into getting my CCNA. I am currently going the two exam route since I am about 5 months into my IT career. I currently have the Network+ and Security+. Someone told me to just use the videos on CBT Nuggets and I should be able to pass the CCENT no…
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.pkt file attachment problem
Hi I tried attaching a .PKT Packet Tracer file with a post of mine but it is always giving error message pops out saying "Invalid file" Does this forum not support .pkt files as attachment? Then how to post problems related to packet tracer?
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CCENT/CCNA Lab setup question
Good morning, I am currently studying for the CCENT and moving forward to CCNA R&S / Sec after that. I am wanting to put a small home lab together for studying and what not. Assuming cost isn't a factor, which of these routers would be best suited for this? Or other recommendations are welcome too. CISCO2610 32DRAM/8MB…
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Few CCNA Questions for clarifications
Hi All, I'm taking ICND2 this coming Nov.11 (wish me luck). I do have a few questions to better understand some topics covered in the exam and I would really appreciated if some of you guys could simplify it for me. 1. What does clock rate command do? 2. DS1/T1 has 24 DS0s w/c equals to 1 channel w/c equals to 1voice/data…
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CCENT straight to CCNA:SEC?
I am starting the CCNA because it is one of those things that can help me in my current job alot! I am a little confused though, can I take the CCENT and then go straight CCNA:SEC? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a place to start with the CCENT, I hear about the CCB nuggets but that is the only consistent…
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What's the fastest way to solve the "what subnet Mask to use" subnetting problems?
What subnet mask would you use for the 172.27.0.0 network, such that you can get 40 subnets and 970 hosts per subnet? Answer: 255.255.252.0 I can't figure this one one.. How do you get the 255.255.252.0 mask?
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3560 or 3750 for my CCNP home lab?
I have a 3550 but was thinking of getting a 3750 mainly cause I want to stack some 3750's(atleast 2), but of course i'll need to buy them one at a time over the course of a couple months as I'm tight on cash atm and am planning on buying a 2811 router(max mem/flash for $150) . I just want the experience of stacking…
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CCP freezing when selecting anything in the 'configure' menu?
Anyone else run into this? I ran as administrator, got it to discover my device in GNS3, and am able to run utilities in the lower left hand corner like configuration editor, telnet, reload device, etc. However when I go to the 'Configure' options on the GNS3 router, every option I try on their locks up internet explorer,…
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Question about buying lab equipment
Hello, I am in the process of creating a home lab to study with. Supposedly the 1841s are good routers because they that can support IOS 15 (Specifically version 15.1(4)), however when I search on Ebay none of them seem to come with that version. How can I get IOS 15? Do I need to purchase a brand new router? Thanks