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Ccna security labs
Hello, I am finishing my CCNA R&S pretty soon. Shooting for the CCNA:S this summer. Right now I have 3 1841s, and 3 2950. I was thinking about getting an ASA, do you think that it's necessary? What resources would you recommend, I can't seem to find a good lab manual. I skimmed through the Cisco press book and didn't see…
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On the fence
Hi all. I recently passed INCD1 and made the choice of targeting CCNA Sec. In the past year I have gained the Net, Sec, and A+ and got my BS in Info Sec Systems back in 2010. When I made the choice to target CCNA Sec I heard many opinions stating the R/S would prepare me for the Sec exam. Now like I said I got the Comptia…
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Version of STP used on CCNA/ICND2?
Could someone tell me which version of STP is used on the exam, if it isn't specified in the question? I'm taking it this week so I just want to be sure in case it isn't stated. Thanks
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ICND2 Failed
Hey guys, failed my ICND2 today with a 788. My problem was staying on one question too long. I may have stayed a little too long on others as well. At the end I was clicking random answers to get through the test. I need to track my time better and use Odom's system - 1 minute per question plus add on 7 minutes per sim…
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ICDN1 (CCENT) Pass
About 4 weeks of studying, good pass. Test was a decent challenge, was a bit nervous until I got to the end. I skimmed through Todd Lammle's CCENT book, but read the CramExam CCENT book more in-depth, which I feel was a better book (felt the same way for Network+ as well). The simulators I used were where I gained most of…
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Passed CCDA 29APR2014
I passed my CCDA yesterday. It was my 2nd attempt. I underestimated this exam the first time around. Missed it by a few. I would have to say it was a mile wide and inch deep in material topics. Study Materials Used. Ciscopress CCDA Official Cert Guide Amazon.com: CCDA 640-864 Official Cert Guide (4th Edition)…
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IPv6 practice help, confused
I'm doing Odom's practice examplee and I'm confused.. . 1) 3124::DEAD:CAFE:FF:FE00:1/80 3124:0:0:DEAD:CAFE::/80 why isn't it 3124::DEAD:CAFE::/80? 80/4=20 so the first 20 are reserved, the rest all 0's . 2) 210F:A:B:C:CC CC:BOBO:9999:9009/40 210F:A::/40 40/4=10 so first 10 are reserved but I only count 8 3)…
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Trunk/Access ports to WLC/AP
Please correct if what I say here incorrect. For Autonomous APs with multiple SSID with Vlans, I connect it to a trunk port to tag the Vlans. For WLC, I connect it to a trunk port to tag the Vlans to CAPWAP them into L APs. For L APs with multiple SSID with Vlans, I connect it to an access port to just any Vlans since…
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A Little help or Advise CCNA Exam
Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. I have had a good read through the CCNA Study Guide. I have a few questions I hope someone can shed some light on for me. I am studying using someone online training videos (Instructor is confusing). The official Cert guides ICND 1 + 2 and have access to a fair few practice exams. I have…
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Anyway to quickly calculate multiples of 8 and 16?
When I'm subnetting 8 and 16 increments, I always get stuck and have to write the increments down. Is there a better way to do this?
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GNS3 Labs - CCENT
Hey, I'm looking to take my CCENT in the upcoming month I've been watching CBT Nuggets videos, and reading all CCENT books, but I'm not quite sure how to use GNS3 for labs so I can learn commands? Is there a link or a tutorial on how to set this up?
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eigrp and load balancing issue
I am doing a lesson here: 5-5 Configuring EIGRP « Free CCNA Study Guide Free CCNA Study Guide which as you can see sets up eigrp in a network with 5 routers. I have gotten all the way to the bottom of the page (where it says "EIGRP load balancing and maximum hops") with no problem until I check the ip route on RouterC and…
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CCNA level first test
Tomorrow I have my first test for subnetting and cidr notation convertation. We have to convert between cidr, subnent, host and max hosts.. I'm wondering if anyone could point me in the right directions or through some examples up and walk me through without giving it away... Due to aspergers math is not my strong point...
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Question regarding loopback interfaces on OSPF
Stupid newb question alert IF a link/interface does fail and you have a loop back address assigned to the interface, is the router still able route packets?
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Cisco 1841 Router - DHCP with statics problem
I have a comcast modem going into fa0/0 it has a static public IP from comcast. I have fa0/1 connected to a 24 port unmanaged switch and configured to hand out ips to clients workstations using a dhcp pool on the 10.1.10.0 network. I have 14 other public static Ip addresses I want to be able to set on a few…
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Cisco Configuration Professional?
So I am going to take my network+ and I already have my CCENT but some job's require it and after watching chapter 33 on CBT Nuggets he uses this software to create an ACL. I've never seen or used this software before, I was just wondering if major network administrators and network engineers use it and are allowed to or…
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My CCNA is about to expire.
If I take this exam (CCDA) I will get the recertification for the CCNA as well right? Thank you
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CCNA Job Market
Hi Guys! I recently passed CCENT and am currently preparing ICND2. I've read in a bunch of forums that in today's market CCNAs are mostly hired for help desk positions. Is that 100% true? Way back I worked in IT for 5 years managing 5 Microsoft file/printer + exchange servers located in different sites. I only knew the…
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New to CCNA - Should I prepare ICND 1 and then ICND 2 or do both?
Hi everybody! I was wondering what the best way to approach the CCNA would be for someone sort of new to the networking world. I used to work in IT (for 5 years) doing mostly microsoft file, printer and exchange mail server support and some desktop back in 2003, but always wanted to get into networking. I've been working…
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exercise with ip phones and Qos in MPLS/VPN
Hy guys, I need to find a solution for this exercise. 1. You are the CSE and you are meeting with a customer that has a technical problem. Your customer has a central site with Call-manager, IP phones and 4 remote sites. 2. Each site connects to an MPLS/VPN via frame-relay between PE and CE. At the remote sites there are…
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Troubleshoot this Problem with CME
I can't get to Telephone settings in ccp,as I gives me (an error has occured) the router's C7200 and the CCP version is 2.6, and VM in Virtualbox (XP sp3), can anyone give me a help !
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Can you pay for the icnd1 test in cash?
I'm looking at the pearson vue website trying to see if I can pay in cash but I don't see the option. I figured I'll just call them up and schedule my appointment by phone and just pay when I get there, but I'm not sure if they do that.
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CCNA Wireless Capabilities and study time
Hello I just recently got my CCNA R&S and are now looking to do the CCNA:Wireless before dipping into CCNP R&S. From what i hear the exam is supposedly really hard? How did you guys find it compared to the CCNA exam? How long time did you spend studying for the CCNA:Wireless? I sat with a CCNA:Wireless Study Guide at work…
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CCNA Data Center
Just wondering if anyone is planning on taking the CCNA Data Center certification. Just was doing research as my new job has a Nexus 7010 and saw on Amazon.com that the official cert guide for DCICN 640-911 doesn't come out until Aug 25, 2014 and the one for DCICT 640-916 doesn't come out until Jan 21, 2015. Wondering if…
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Found two Cisco 2621 routers at work, should I try to acquire them?
Started a new contract (YAY!) and the first order of business is to clean out the old gear from the office/server room to make room for new desks. Tucked in a corner and forgotten for years were a couple Cisco 2621 (non-XM) routers. I thought that they might be useful so I powered them up to see what they could do. I also…
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No Switch port security on my network
Good Morning, I have 2 dedicated switches in my network. one 3500 one 2950 and one switch router. Perhaps all my devices do not have the right ios on it? Hopefully I am being dumb and you can point it out! Here is a copy of current output Alright so I can't figure out how to copy from putty, says it should be automatically…
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CME to CUCM
Currently have this setting on CME. ephone-dn 1 number 1000 ephone-dn 11 dual-line number 1001 name Snd Lt ephone 1 mac-address 0014.A998.D06D type 7960 button 1:11 ephone 2 mac-address 000B.5FF9.306B type 7960 button 1:11 After getting some job done in CME, I'd like to move over to CUCM. (1) Is it possible to have one…
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CCNA Data Center
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Passed Today!!
Wrote this afternoon. Exam was fair and all question were very clear. I used the OCG,CBT Nuggets and Train signal. I also logged a lot of lab hours which is where I really learned the most. Nothing better than hitting the finish button and seeing the word "Pass" on the screen :)
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Cisco WLC trial download
Hi Team, I have been studying CCNA:W and watching CBTnuggets. In the series he states there is a trial version of the WLC for download that works for 30 days. Does anyone have a link to this? Thanks in advance. Cory
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CCNA recertifing
Hello guys, i took my CCNA 6 years ago and want to get it certified to pursue a network role. I did not use my CCNA at my job since i mostly deal with Windows servers so my knowledge is rusty. My sub-netting and basic understanding about routing/switching is still there but i forgot a lot of the commands and the…
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CCNA is expired
I let my CCNA expire. I am still not working in the field but enjoy the challenge of studying for the exams. Just talked to a buddy who stressed getting back on the horse and pushing all the way to CCIE. I am trying to get back into it all but wondering how much the game has changed since 2011?
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CCNA 200-120 Video Tutorials
hi everyone! I have a video tutorial which are Cisco 640-816 (ICND2) Cisco 640-822 (ICND1). My question is, can I use these as my reference for my 200-120 preparation? Are they outdated? Thanks!
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vlans and vtp
I need help on brushing up my vlans/vtp knowledge. I have a router-on-stick topology with two switches running vtp in between. (1) If I have subinterfaces on a router, {interface GigabitEthernet0/1.10 encapsulation dot1Q 10 and interface GigabitEthernet0/1.50 encapsulation dot1Q 50}, did I just create all necessary vlans?…
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I passed CCENT today!!
Not too proud of my score---828 but a pass is a pass, right? I read Lammle, Graziani, and Exam Cram I also have a home lab, and used Packet Tracer to verify certain sh commands I strongly recommend Boson Simulation Exam.. I swear it almost had duplicate questions. Pearsonitcertification.com is interesting also
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CUCM on VMware
Finally got a hold of CUCM iso(s). I attempted an install to verify the iso. Install failed with hardware complaint. I'll try again after looking at Cisco's website on required RAM and HDD space. Would this solve the issue? It works on VMware workstations, correct? I mean from the point of VM, can it tell whether it's…
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Couple Questions
I just finished watching the Exam Walkthrough vids for CCENT on CBTNuggets. I had a couple questions. 1) Here is the question and highlighted answers: I'm wondering how answer B is correct? Would it be because R6 is directly connected to R5 and could telnet to that router. Then telnet to R2, then to R1? I thought you would…
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voucher bundles?
i'm getting ready to buy a voucher for the CCENT. i was curious if anyone knew of any voucher bundles worth getting, such as one that is paired with a practice exam. i don't know of any credible companies on the web. i use the odom book test for practice right now, and i almost have all the answers memorized so i think a…
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Router to Router cabling question...
Ok so if I was connecting router to router I would use a crossover cable, but I bought some kit off ebay and simply plugged it all in without erasing the config. I used router to router with a straight through cable and it worked... I erased the config and it stopped working. I forgot to check the running config, is there…
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Cisco equipment power usage?
I have a lab set up at home, is there anywhere I can find how much power each device is using? I can't find it! We dont have much money so scared about leaving it on when im out in case its sucking all our power!
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Default Gateway Question
Hello, I've a problem with my default gateway. Situation: We've two switches, connected to one switch, which is connected to the router. On the subnet we've two VLAN's with following details: Best practice is adding the first or last host address to the default gateway. But because of the VLAN's I've now two networks. We…
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Passed CCENT
It took me almost a year for several reasons. I was trying to follow the Netacad timeline at school. My school screwed up the courses so we took part of the old curriculum and part of the new one. I bailed on my first scheduled test date in Feb. Things I used to study. http://www.techexams.net Single best resource for…
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Just Passed! :)
Just passed the 640-461. I think I benefited most from the CBT Nuggets videos for this exam and from reading the Official Certification Guide by Jeremy Cioara. Does anyone know how long it takes for Cisco to process your test so that you can download the PDF certificate from your Cisco certification portal? -Thanks
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I'm unable to register any Cisco Phones with my Cisco 3845 CCME V8.6 router
First let me state I am not much of a voice expert by no means. I have managed to get the soft phones to register both X-Lite and Zoiper with no problem. However I am unable to get any Cisco Hard phones to register. I have the following phones. Cisco 7941 SIP 2 Cisco 7942 SCCP I would like to eventually convert these to…
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Help choosing CCNA resources
Hi guys, I was planning on MCSA server 2012 but after studying for windows 7 configuring exam i absolutely hated every minute of it. Therefore, i am taking action and decided to go for my CCNA since its just an all around good cert to have and its quite exciting! I was looking for books on Amazon and decided to get both…
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If a host using arp uses the ip address to learn the mac address....
how did it learn that ip address in the first place? I feel silly asking this question because i feel i should know it by now but i'm gonna have to suck up my pride and ask anyway lol. I ask this question because i'm reading odom's book and at page 500 something, he talks about troubleshooting and brought up arp again. I…
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Cisco Learning Labs worth it?
Is Cisco Learning Labs a good tool? https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/market/prod/productView.se.work;jsessionid=70303ae21251$E0$1F$C?/nxt/rcrs/proieidentity/=20974&/nxt/rcrs/aisidentity/=2559#.U2Wc6a480WM
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CCNA Security
Passed it this week! Tired of studying, I thought studying for security+ and ccent as much as I did would bridge and make my CCNA Security studies easier, it may have, but doesn't feel that way. Regardless, passed!
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DCE/DTE Cable Question
I have 2 2621XM routers. I'm wanting to connect them serially with DTE/DCE cables. I have 1 WIC-1T module in each router. Is this the right cable: 3ft Blue DB60 DCE DTE Crossover Cable for Cisco WIC 1T 2500 Routers | eBay I ask because in the title, it says "2500 Routers". I'm just making sure this will work with my 2600…
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GNS3 and hosts/servers
Hey everyone, so I am broke as you can be. So to study and practice for my CCNA I have to use GNS3 and other free emulation softwares. Someone suggested some good cheap cisco equipment in my last post but I just couldn't afford them along with other things I would need to have a good physical lab. So I come with a question…
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Many standard comannds doesn't exist in router CLI in PT ???
Hello I try to resolve such problem: I'am learning from two book , one of this book is "CCNA in 60 days" Paul Browning (2012) , the second is not englisch book(2011). Many of typical commands that are used in both of this book doasn't exist in my Pocket Tracer (6.0.1.0011). The cause is something else then using…
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packet tracer route summarization question
Just read a chapter on route summarization in odom's book and tried to apply it in packet tracer. In packet tracer I loaded up an old but fully operational ospf lan design. It was configured without summarization in mind(the long way) so i went and summarized all my routes. I then compared it to my original design and I…
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Successor and Feasible Successor-EIGRP
I'm have a bit of trouble understanding the EIGRP successor concept...can anyone give some insight on the matter.
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Learning Point. Question about load balancing in EIGRP
Hey TE hows it going? Well Today I have a question. Just been going through the reading, and I was wondering a bit about EIGRP load balancing. It seems straight forward enough, but I figured I'd try it out. Well what I figured I'd do is have two serial cables running from router to router to help reduce the load on a…
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Just Scheduled CCENT for Saturday morning 4/19
Finally gonna take my CCENT exam after completing Cisco Networking Academy last October. Been studying using:* Todd Lammle CCNA Study Guide * CBT Nuggets course * CCNA Bulldogs with Chris Bryant * Paul Browning's course * Packet Tracer practice labs from class Hope I got everything covered and I have been studying…
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Are there any Access Lists and Extended access lists that I should be proficient at?
What should I be able to do? For example, should i be able to block a single host and also be able to block an via a host port on an Interface?
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I passed!
Just passed the 640-554 exam yesterday with a 969! I'm so pumped, and can't wait for the next challenge. Thanks to all on this forum for the guidance & support!
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Problem in Packet Tracer
Hello,i have a big problem in a packet tracer activity.When i click on a router or switch i got a "Router is locked" and i configure it For example : When i click on Building 1 i got "Building 1 is locked ". Please help me !!! Here you can see : CLICK
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Interswitch same Vlan host communication
[h=2][/h]I am new to CCNA........I have a host1 192.168.1.2 ( vlan 2) in Switch 0 and host2 192.168.1.9 (vlan 2) in switch 1 . Switch 1 and 0 are connected to switch 2 as a trunk. But ping fails between host1 and host 2 .....host 1 arp should flow to host 2 through switch 2 and switch 1 right.....i am not sure why?? Help…
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Different simultaneous issue - VTP
This is is a different simultaneous issue along with "Hiccup on setting up first IP Phone." Please take a look at these two switches and notice any issue for VTP and trunking. PWR-SW's fa 0/23 is connected to SW-2's fa 0/24. [PWR-SW] Building configuration... Current configuration : 5701 bytes ! version 12.2 no service pad…
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What Exam should I take next?
I wondering if anyone could help me decide on which exam to take next? I currently have CCNA and CCNA Security as well as a A+, but my Cisco Certs will be expiring in Q3 2015 sometime. I am wondering if anyone has any advice because I am a bit strapped for time given what I have planned. I currently work full time as a…
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CCNA Voice: Training or Self-Study?
Hello everyone, I am new here but have been following this amazing forum for a few weeks and finally decided to join. I am currently pursuing CCNA R&S at a local institute and so far, I love it. The sole reason I decided to take it at an institute is to get away from home so as to be able to concentrate and not be…
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Ping/Routing Question
I enabled OSPF on all 3 routers, and they can ping each other just fine. Also, the routers can ping the PCs that are in their subnet, but not the PCs on the other subnets. Shouldn't they be able to ping each other?
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Best wireless AP/WLC combo for someone on a budget?
I'm currently studying for the NA:W, and I plan on moving on to the NP:W afterward, and I'd like to get some equipment now to familiarize myself with the GUI interfaces if nothing else. I'm having to start small, because I'm on a very limited budget. I thought I could start with an affordable AP and WLC off eBay to start…
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Frame-Relay configuration problem...help please
I have done this frame relay configuration, but I don't know that what's wrong with my configuration that , I can ping two routers but not the third one. R2 and R3 are enables to Ping/reach each other, but these (R2 and R3) are not able to ping R1 at all. Could somebody have a look on attached images and let me know please…
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Basic subnet question.
Hello everybody, There's a question in the CCNA1 final exam which I didn't understand. Maybe you can help me with this. Here's the question: Which subnet would include the address 192.168.1.96 as a usable host address? a) 192.168.1.64/26 b) 192.168.1.32/28 c) 192.168.1.32/27 d) 192.168.1.64/29 The right answer is a) I…
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Paper CCNA
Have any of you guys ever bumped into someone who doesn’t really have a clue about Cisco, but has a CCNA certification? They studied the books(kinda), but mainly grabbed those ‘Brain ****’, and taken the test. I have, but I will talk about him after I hear a few of your stories
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GNS3 tutorial in CBT Nuggets?
I was watching a CBT Nuggets recently and one of the videos had a short tutorial on how to setup GNS3. But I can't remember which cert it was for! I remember that it was an extremely helpful tutorial for someone like me who's never used GNS3, and I'm trying to find out which video on which cert it was in. I think it would…
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pondering on buying a lab-kit, questions
First and foremost when it comes to networking, I'm uber-noob. I've been doing Tier 2 site support for 6 years so i know that side of stuff real well, but I'm sick of dealing with end-users and their outlook issues. As far as networking goes I know port activating, I can run cables from multiple data closets, I've helped…
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MAC Address confusion while labbing
Working on ICND1 Simulator from Odom Cisco Press, I came across this while labbing on Port Security section: R1#show int FastEthernet0/0 is up, line protocol is up Hardware is MV96340 Ethernet, address is 0200.8888.8888 (bia 0013.197b.1101) The MAC address are shown, but two different are displayed. I would like to know…
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Help with Digi CM 32 Access ServerPart 2
Team, I am currently stuck trying to configure my Digi 32 cm with my home Lab. In the PDF I have attached to this post are screeshots of where I am at the moment. I have looked at the DIGI quick guide and I am not seeing what I am missing. I have upgraded the firmware on the equipment but I really believe this is a…
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Connection & Authentication Protocols help
Hi, this is my first post in this section of the forums. I am actually studying for a Microsoft exam :P but thought this is the best section to post this since its related & the forums here are actually alive. Anyway, I understand that connection protocols like PPTP, SSTP & L2TP create a tunnel to provide data…
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VLAN Question
I created a little VLSM network on Packet Tracer. I setup a router connected to a switch, then another switch connected to that switch, with a few PCs on each switch. I can get every PC to ping each other and to the router, and vice versa, but I can't ping the switches. The IP on the switches is on VLAN 1. I created 2…
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ICND2 Pass!
I passed the ICND2 yesterday with an 867. Not as high as I would've liked, but I'm glad to have my CCNA! I started studying for ICND2 in early Feb, a couple days after passing the ICND1. I went through the CBT Nuggets 200-101 series and then read Odom's book. After that, I took a practice test and then re-watched videos…
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Getting CCNP equipment to study for CCNA?
Good morning, My apologies if this has been brought up before, but I am contemplating getting the basic equipment needed for CCNP, I want to have the equipment and use it to study for the CCNA. That way once I have my CCNA I will not have to worry purchasing more equipment to prep for the CCNP in the future. Also this will…
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IPv6 Prefix Subnet abbreviation for a /52 mask
Hi, I'm looking at a practice question that reduces FD00:0001:0001:0001:0200:00FF:FE00:0001 /52 to FD00:1:1::/52. I am wondering why it shouldn't be FD00:1:1:0000::/52 I do understand that you mostly leave out quartets that are all 0's, but I thought that the rules were different when the boundary was not at the edge of a…
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In the routing table for ospf what does the 2 in 110/2 mean? (packet tracer)
I know it's supposed to be the metric, but why is it only 2?
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Resources for network architecture/design?
So I'll preface this by saying I'm not a network guy, looking at taking the CCNA (maybe go up to CCNP) for fun, but I deal with the full infrastructure stack so really aside from the inner workings of routing protocols I get the gist of things. What are good white papers/blogs/books (trying to avoid a mass of material like…
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Fancy Banners (MOTD & Login)
Most of the beginners on here might know that you can use login and message of the day banners on the console, however have you ever thought how nice you can make them look :P ASCII Generator My one:
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Anyone thought of taking the CCNA as whole after they have their icnd1?
Thinking about doing this so I can force myself to make sure i know all the material, has anyone else done this?
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Howdy, new here with a question.
Howdy all, I have just recently decided I need to finally get my network certifications, I have been working on network stuff since before there was an internet as we know it, I have supported my wife's internet company for over 16 years now and am looking to set up a data center in our small town to help her expand her…
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Took the CCENT and didn't pass
A little disappointed, but knew I wasn't quite ready. Took the test and failed by 50 points. I scored perfectly on the ipv4 so I just need to work on my commands. The only thing that probably failed me were my show commands and I know what i need to practice, pretty sure i'll pass next week, I need to move onto icnd2! I…
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GNS3 connecting router through telnet
Okay so I am studying on this site freeccnastudyguide.com and I have gotten to telnet and IOS 3-10 Using Telnet on IOS « Free CCNA Study Guide Free CCNA Study Guide I have 2 3660 routers in GNS3 and they are connected via FastEthernet 0/0. If I doshow cdp entry * I can see the other router is connected. But when I follow…
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GNS3 - bad images?
I was trying to setup a new instance of my micro lab in GNS3 last night, so I had to find a new image for the lab to run on. I am not sure if I was doing something wrong or if I was just getting the wrong/bad images, but on the first image I was unable to access ethernet ports (ethernet, fastethernet, gig...none of the…
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Building A Lab - Questions
Hello, I am building a lab with 2 routers and 2 switches based on Jeremy's (CBTNuggets) recommendation. My lab will consist of the following: 1 Cisco 2950 Switch 1 Cisco 3550 Catalyst Switch (layer 3) 2 Cisco 2621XM Routers 1) The routers most likely will not come with WICs. I was wondering what a simple and cheap WIC…
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Free or discounted online Cisco CCENT/ CCNA training?
Hey guys, I did it a search but didn't find any specific related links here. I'm looking for free or discounted online CCENT training. I have all the materials and books but my biggest challenge is to stay disciplined and committed. Therefore having to attend "classes" will help me stay focused and finally one day get my…
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CCENT test exam question
Hello all, i am sitting for my exam on Friday and was curious, when doing the simulators on the test and it wants you to assign an IP address, does it really matter which one you use? or can it be any of them as long as its valid and in the right range
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**** sheet for CCNA-Voice?
OCG for Voice doesn't include a "memorize" list. Does anyone know of any website or guide that has a brief summary for important points? Thanks.
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GNS3 and Password recovery practice
hey everyone. I'm Jacob and I am current working on the CCNA. I am working out of a site that is like a book with chapters and sections and I am currently working on learning the IOS. I can't come close to affording any actual cisco equipment so I am using GNS3 with a 3660 image (I have a couple others but I ran into…
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Why use a Type field in an Ethernet frame?
Hi guys, After It's clear to me what types of Ethernet Frames there are: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/92713-types-ethernet-frames.html I'm now looking at the Frames themselves. Why does a Eterhnet frame need an type field to tell whats in the payload? Why does it need to tell that the packet it sefl is an IP…
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IKE Phase1 vs Phase 2
Hello guys, Thinking at VPN site-to-site, what options in HAGLE (HashAuthenticationDHgroupLifetimeEncryption) can be set likewise for Phase 1 & 2? If i choose for Phase 1 : md5, psk,2,200sec,3des and for Phase2 : sha,rsa,100sec,des should be everything ok ?
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2950Switch - Port Status : Secure -down
Hi Techexam friends, I am in search of advice. I can not get two 2950 switches to speak to each other. Both will individually speak to a 2600 router, but when I connect them together, the physical port status drops to - 'NOT CONNECTED'. I presume this is some port-security setting. They are both old 2950 Switches. Both are…
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ccna security labs and training
hello i would like to start off with saying thank you for reading my post. i am training for the ccna security i picked up the keith barker book and have some vids, i was wondering where i can get my hands on some labs, and any latest ****. i would like to give myself till the end of summer to get prepared.
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IOS question...
Just a quick question to those who are much more versed than I am in IOS, I have several version of IOS that I acquired when I purchased 1 of my 1841 routers, (I now have 3), I am wondering, for doing CCNA, is there much difference between the non enterprise and the enterprise versions, I have both available in the 15.X…
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Telnetting question
Hello everyone, i'm making a network in packet tracer where I want to be able to telnet into all the individual routers and switches from one individual pc 'LANMAN'. This PC I have assigned IP 192.168.1.100, then there's a switch and then a router (gw 192.168.1.1). I can telnet into both the switch (management VLAN…
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Here's an oddball test question
This is from Pearsonitcertification.com (They publish the exam cram books, amongst others) I know the answer but was hoping our resident gurus can share their insight in solving this
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Implementing HA in a network
This isn't just a CCNA question, but a real world question for everyone. When implementing HA (HSRP, FHRP, etc) how are you designing your network to have a Cisco router handle DHCP for your network? My first thought is to have two main routers handling only the WAN connection and then another router handling ACL's and…
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Types of Ethernet Frames
I've found there aere 4 different types of Ethernet Frame:* Ethernet II * IEEE 802.3 * IEEE 802.2 LLC * SNAP What is the difference, between these 4 frame types and which one used for what (application). Alre they all used in daily life? Why do we have 4 types and not 1 frame which can do all.
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CCENT: Study Material
Hi Guys, I'm using Todd's full CCNA book and the Exam Cram book for the new CCENT material but I'm curious if this is good material for someone will a good understand of networking from N+? - if these aren't the best would this book over @ amazon do me better? - I'm leaning towards it cause it has a simulator. Anyone ever…
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Icnd2
Hello all, I'm taking my ICND2 on May 12th. I'm currently CCENT Certified. Any last thoughts or any good test banks you would recommend I study last minute? Regards, Ryan