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My CCNA study material. Your thoughts?
Yes I know there are thousands of posts on this but mine is just for verification and a few questions. I don't have any real networking experience with Cisco routers but I just wanted to see what you all thought of the material I decided to use. Here is this list that I am using to go for the CCNA 640-802 exam 1.CCNA CBT…
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What are CBT nuggets?
In this forum I have read so many people mentioning about CBT nuggets.Can anyone tell me a bit more about them?How do I get them and how are they helpful for CCNA?
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Bad Subnet Mask.
Excuse me if the question sounds too obvious, but i cant figure out the logic behind the following : Router(config)#interface e0/0 Router(config-if)#ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0 Router(config-if)#no shutdown %LINK-3-UPDOWN: Interface Ethernet0/0, changed state to up Router(config-if)#interface e0/1…
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Just beginning CCNA study: starter lab questions
I just finished my goal today of getting the three basic comptia certs so now I'm finally ready to tackle the CCNA. I think the best plan is to take the test in two parts, pass the ICND1, and then the ICND2. It looks like that route will be cheaper oddly enough. That's all clear but I'm confused about a couple of things…
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The Purpose of Unicast, Broadcast and Mutlicast?
As the title states what is the purpose of it? Yes, I know I have my Network+ but as I am preparing for my CCENT exam, I know and understand the definition but I need someone to give an example so I can get this clear. Thanks.
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CCENT noob! Help please!
First off, good day to everyone! My name is Joao and I’mcurrently studding for the icnd1 exam using our friend Jeremy videos fromcbtnuggets and practicing using gns3 0.8.1 "virtual box edition". As you might figure I’m pretty noob in the cisco world so bare with me pleaseeven if my questions seem basic. I have two routers…
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Lab 2.8.2: Challenge Static Route Configuration
Where can i get Lab 2.8.2: Challenge Static Route Configuration with Check Activity?
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cme 4.01 lab question
If I can pickup some 2600xm router on the cheap. could I use CME 4.01 for pratice for the 640-461. or is rls 8.6 that much different. I was going to dive into the virtual route but got confused so I'm starting to look at real stuff again. What I was planning is build my cme with real then cucm with vmware(but not sure)
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What is V.35 in the output of "show controllers"?
When pairing two routers on serial interfaces, shows on one side and on the other one. I thought the role of a router is DTE. Then why here one router acts as DTE and other DCE?
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Free 802.11n Wireless LAN Technical Reference Poster
:) 802.11n Wireless LAN Technical Reference Poster
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Going in for ICND1 Today
Passed: 837 Overall i thought it was a pretty fair test... although i wish they would ask a more balenced ratio of questions. Hey I'm going to be taking the ICND1 today and I would appreciate some ... words of wisdom some of the stuff I've used to study -Enrolled in the network academy discovery course and I'm into the…
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Please help
thank you for your help please delete this thread.
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Silly Question in Comptia+ book.
Hello, I got comptia+ all in one study book, and I am on 4rth chapter right now, but the chapter that was strange was the chapter 2nd, there was a topic about RFI,EMI,ESD and it was saying that I need A static mat, so that the hardware wont get damaged by the ESD, and the anti-static wrist is for humans, so that they wont…
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CCENT advice?
So I planned on studying for Network+, but after thinking it over I thought that I should go with CCENT instead, so I can be one step closer to my CCNA goal. Is this a good idea? I have NO computer networking experience at all, recently passed the A+ exam, it was easy for me since I am also going to school for an A.S. in…
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Bob And Sally
Hi All, Just going over all my theory (Again) and I cant understand this. In Todd Lammles ICND1 book, he goes on about 2 PC's one called Bob and one called Sally. They are connected via a switch or Hub on the same network. What I cant see yet, is that say if it was a setup I had at Home, how would I know what the name of…
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Quick VLan Question Be Gentle :-)
IS the VLan the interface port that brings the internet into the Switch?? I read the definition but still a little confuse. Hopefully I will figure it out as I read on. I plan on starting routing and Routing basics next week. Do most Switches have 1 VLAN ?
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MTU size > 1500?
Many times I see in the text book saying MTU =1500. However, in a 1Gbps network I often see frames of several KB or even tens of KB in the wireshark captured data. Does it mean the MTU could be much bigger in 1 high speed LAN?
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Silly CISCO IOS question
Will Cisco every implement a GUI interface for ther Business routers and Swicthes? I am getting use to Packet Tracer
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Anybody interested in joint study?
I widh to write my ICND1 next month...is there anybody else preparing for the same...can we please discuss what all we have covered and our study plan?
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Home Lab Advice.
I know this topic has been beat to death but I keep seeing different answers depending on where I look. I am getting ready to start down the CCNA path. I am going to build a home lab and want to ensure that the equipment I purchase will not only be the correct equipment now but will be something that I can use as I further…
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recertification for CCNA?
First of all hello everybody, this is my first post here I've just receive an email from cisco that said: Your CCNA Cisco Certification will expire on 10/20/2012. I have one question. i think that i could take any ccna concentrations exam (voice/wireless/security) and then my CCNA will be "activate" again for three years…
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Serial Lines - E1 / T1
Hi, Not much experience with the above, but if for example when installing an E1/T1 card, is it linked to a serial interface on a router? Just when looking through config they lines seem to be somehow linked to serial lines, e.g card type e1 0 1 The 0 1 seems to be a reference to the Serial Lines on the router. Like I say,…
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NM-HDA VS NM-2V What is the difference ?
Hello I got NM-HDA With EM-HDA-4FXO Comes with 2621XM currently bought off ebay , I don't know what this used for or what is the difference between it and NM-2V with VIC-2FXO & VIC-2FXS . I am Trying to built my cisco voice lab and don't know which one is the best for practice . Also I don't Know Which one I have to Keep…
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Question about CCNA Security
I took this exam on Friday and didn't pass. I got a score of 733. Everyone has said it's easier than the CCNA but I passed both parts of that without issue. I know that a big part of my problem was my method of studying, though. I was expecting a more practical exam, where I'm tested on my ability to configure security…
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What Testing simulator is best in your opinion or exp??
Hey everyone, hope everyone gets a woody when looking at a clean cable management because I do :P lol joking aside, I''m getting very close to a point in my CCENT study where I will need to go through exam practice to test my knowledge before sitting for the exam but I'm reading and hearing different opinions on the…
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Why we say router works as software while swithch as hardware?
I heard about switch's logic is implemented in ASIC, while router's in firmware. Any reason the router does not use ASIC? Routing table should not be the reason, since switch also has arp table. Then could it because the router uses multiple routing protocols? Such protocol are too complex to be implemented in ASIC?
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Cue express not detecting audio in from outside when leaving a voicemail
Would anyone know what factors can cause the voicemail not to recognize any audio in such as a spoken voice to record a message. From outside -> inside calls. It works fine when calling another extension from a internal phone. But when called from the outside I get to the voicemail prompt I try to leave a message and press…
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Successfully passed ICND1
I earned my MCTS certification a month ago, and as I returned home from the testing center, I decided to start working on Cisco's track and I'm glad I did because I actually had FUN learning the material needed for the CCENT exam. I just took the exam this afternoon and passed with a 937 :D . Learning from my experience…
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Failed ICND 1 today
Hi guys I was wondering if any of you could help. Today I failed the ICND1 test with a mark of 687. I probably would have got over the 700 but never realised on simulator questions once you move to next question you cant go back Never the less I know I need to vastly improve in order to pass the exam. The methods I used…
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CUCM and Unity Connection on VMware.
Ok, I got Both CUCM and Unity 8.6.2 up and Running on VMware Workstation and here were the settings to save you some time. I got mine from Cisco . You can run the CUCM and UC in Demo mode to test out. VMware workstation can also be found from VM's website and there are a ton of free keys floating around the web so you will…
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Acceptable time to answer a subnetting question
Not sure where to post this , but is 1 minute and 10 seconds acceptable amt of time to answer the following subnet Question. I know time varies based on how complex the question is I start by writing the given info on paper and solve the problem using the Magic Number Trick. I do this in less then 30 seconds. Then I enter…
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CCENT/ICND1 Test in a week
I am going to be taking the ICND1 in a week and I was wondering what I should do for my final parperation for the exam? My studying material is: Odom Study Guide ICND1 CCNA Flash Cards and Exams Practice Pack(Using ICND1 Section) And the Boson Exam that came with the Odom book Anything that should help would be much…
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CCENT Lab Questions
Hi All, New poster here. I've finally booked iCND1 for mid December after taking the course 18 months ago and not doing much since. I'm fortunate to get hands on with Cisco kit on a regular basis such as ASA 5510/20's and basic switch admin but really want to up my game now, so studying a fair amount. Have the Wendell…
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What console cable do you use to connect to a USB port on your computer?
Any brand recommendations or link will be greatly appreciated
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general queation about 640-802 and about boot camps
Hello Folks, new to the forum here. My name's Pete and I'm working on my CCNA like everyone else, and like most everyone else, I'm frustrated with the process so far. I've read the "factory" cisco books (all 4 of em) and I'm in the process of reading the Lammle book. I have 2 2900 Catalyst switches and 2 2501 routers here…
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Configuration Part?
Hello Guys Now I Moved My Self in to Configuration i was roamed on this forum about 2 weeks only and i wont be at forum very often but I'll come rarely once a week, Actually i need to know what is the configuration does. Actually i do some basic switch configuration. Now my scenario is. 1 X Router 2 X Switches 3 X…
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packet tracer too old??
hey guys, Am I doing something wrong??? The switch I'm working on in packet tracer doesn't understand SHOW INTERFACES STATUS and SHOW INTERFACES DESCRIPTION commands... is it too old?? I'm using packet tracer Version 5.3.3.0019 and working with a 2960 Switch that states the following via "show ver" SW1#show ver Cisco IOS…
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PPP Authentication CHAP
I setup a link between 2 routers using PPP (CHAP Authentication). All worked great and authenticated with each other, could ping each side. I decided to then remove the username from one of the routers expecting the link to drop - but it hasn't. Just stays up, even though in reality I have removed one of the usernames used…
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Thicknet/Thinnet and Cable Modems
Not really CCNA per se, but when studying, it says these networks were limited to 10Mbps. Right now at home, on my cable modem (which I believe uses the same cables as thinnet), I'm getting 40Mbps. Assuming the limitation was not in the cable? And if it wasn't, why didn't they get faster speeds? Just curious...
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Teho help
Hi team Thanks for every one for knowledge sharing. I'm doing my best effort on voice with yours help and à cisco book. In my work i'm blocked on the way to configure Teho on cisco call manager . If any helps thanks in advance
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My CCENT/Cisco Journey
Hey there I've been trolling the forum for about a month now and I must say you guys are pretty active here... I've been doing a self study for the ICND1 using Odoms book, CBT Nuggets and other documents. I have been studying for a month now and due to 1. No experience and 2. Working 55 hours and 2 kids under 2 its been…
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Does Lammle book contain false information?
Hi all, I just finished to read the CISCO official exam study guide. I want to read through the Lammle book too. But I read that it contains wrong information such as TCP is used for VoIP. But according to the Book I just finished, UDP is used for VoIP, which makes more sense anyways. I know it now.. but if I'd read Lammle…
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Questions about two "reserved IP addresses"
Under what circumstances are the above two used?
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Advice appreciated
I'm pretty much a complete neophyte when it comes to Cisco, but I decided I need to pick this stuff up if I want to get out of Helpdesk/Desktop Support oblivion. Roommate decided he wanted to help and got hold of two 3550's from work. Both are SMI and one runs the 12.1 iOS while the other runs 12.2 - are two 3550's…
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Teraterm or Router or laptop issue, don't know?
Morning, When I connect to my routers (2811s, 2600s) it will connect and teraterm starts to display boot info of the router but then stops before getting into the user mode, the cursor stays blinking, nothing happens. The laptop doesn't crash and is usable. Any ideas why this happens? Using windows 7 at home. Maybe it's…
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Real world question.. what do you do when..
1-suddenly you are in your job and the internet fails and you "dear" co-workers start to yell.theres not internet do something..? 2- you are in a new job but the boss ask you to connect new equipment but you cant because theres not network diagram and the rack is like this…
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CCNA Exam prep Advice
ONce I finish with MY Net ACademy Studying. I have 3 more sections to go. How do I go about reviewing for the CCNA 1) Do I go on over to Cisco Website and start studying all the objectives looks like 50 or so things? 2) Schedule with Pearson VUE for the exam and purchase the practive exam along with the exam I am about to…
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640-802 complete!
Have not posted in a very long time, but always stay up with reading the forums. I let my CCNA expire last year due to moving into a new house which required a lot of work. (No excuse I know) Well for the last several months I have been studying and wanted to provide some details regarding the materials used that helped me…
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My New Lab
So I sold off the old 2801 Lab and started new. The UC520 has by far surpassed any expectation that I had and discover new things everyday using it. CCA is a well laid out program for setting up CME and CUE with out even having to crack open a book. Im glad I set up everything on a 2801 router first and mucked thru it but…
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application layer questions
I know CCNA is focus on router/switch. But I still see questions like below, Which email components are used to forward mail between servers? (Choose two.) MDA IMAP MTA POP SMTP MUA All I know about email is POP protocol is one of them. Should I dig further? Any other application protocols I should prepare for???
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ICND1 Passed
I just passed my ICND1 today with a score of 937. It was actually easier than I was expecting honestly, but then again, I might of just been prepared. What I used: Todd Lammle's CCENT Study Guide: ICND1 CBT nuggets Packet Tracer Lab (2821 router, 3560 & 2950 switches) - Rarely used. (Just found this site a few days ago,…
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Session Layer And Transport Layer.
Hello guys i need to knew about the two major optional Topic on OSI layers.* Session Layer * Transport Layer Session layer there is modes like - Simplex, Half Duplex, Full Duplex I've need to know what are the things are and what does? Specially i need a basic example for real world scenario. Transport layer there is a…
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Cisco 2811 question?
Hi, Not sure but can i add a nm-4t 4port serial interface to this router? Did a 'show ip interface brief' after installing this interface but the router doesn't detect it, why is that? Interface is fine to my knowledge. Thanks
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Trouble with ACS Server - Can't create authorization policy?
I am following Chapter 7 of the official certification guide from Cisco and on the part where you configure the ACS server for AAA clients. I created the device group, added a device then made the user groups and added users. Now on the part where you create the authorizations policies i ran into a problem, the guide says…
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Study Partner for ICND1
Hey guys. I asked this question in another part of the forum but I wanted to ask here because I saw in a post somewhere about people looking for study partners. I tried the search engine and although I found some they were outdated. I can't find the one I was looking for. So here it is I need a study partner for the CCENT…
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More of theory in ICND1 exam?
Is it true that ICND1 exam has more of theoretical questions than simulations?If one has got a good theoretical knowledge and limited lab simulation knowledge can he/she pass the exam with a good score?What is the score required to pass the exam?
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Odom Note taking
Guys, In need of some good tips please. I just finished watching CBT Nuggets CCENT videos. My next course of action is to study from Odom book. - Whats the best way to take notes from this? I CANNOT read through the books entirety because I will remember nothing. Should I just review the key topics, make notes from them…
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Async to Sync Serial port
For frame relay, would connecting an Async serial port (2610 router with nm) to the Sync Serial port (2500) work for one of the links or does it have to be async to asyn?
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WHY would people recommend Compatia+ first?
Hello peeps, it is me AGAIN (oh no!). Got couple of questions to ask, maybe this will be my last questions about networking ^^. Q1. Why would professionals in networking recommend comptia A+ to newbies, like me? Is it easy? does comptia+ cover stuff that is easier to understand? Q2. After completing Comptia A+, should i do…
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confused with Nat Pool netmask
Ok so ive been working on Nat lately just a top up and im pretty clear on how to configure it all untill i come to creating a pool and entering teh netmask. Now i understand my subnetting and everything, but i still cant get my head around the netmask, is the netmask the subnet of the interface ip address range you have?…
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aaa authorizaton config-commands
Hello Everyone, I browse on this hoping anybody or somebody can help me understand this command. This is my problem: As far as I know that this command "aaa authorization config-commands" is used to authorized commands issued in Global configuration mode-R1(config)#: - for commands like ip, hostname, do and etc... but why…
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Lab Simulations not yet started!!!
Hi..how much time does it take to prepare for the simulations.I have no knowledge about the lab setups.Can anyone help?I think I know the theory part well and can write my CCNA exam once I am through with the lab part..I wish to appear for the test and get certified asap.Is it a good idea to appear for CCND1 first and not…
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Why do these overlap?
I'm trying to do a lab in PT. and get the following error? LAB_A(config-if)#int se 0/0/0 LAB_A(config-if)#i LAB_A(config-if)#ip address 172.16.20.1 255.255.0.0 % 172.16.0.0 overlaps with FastEthernet0/0 LAB_A(config-if)#no shutdown % 172.16.0.0 overlaps with FastEthernet0/0 Serial0/0/0: incorrect IP address assignment…
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Just Passed ICND1...How to "get" certified?
Just passed the ICND1 with a score of 837 (first time taking it) http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/82391-going-icnd1-today.html -if you wanted to see what i did... But now how do I go about getting certified... these directions... suk...and are too vague .. Im also a minor so when should I send this agreement form…
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Update on migration from PBX to Voip
Whoever has been following me and giving me tips on setting up cme in the office to a sip trunk. Just wanted to give the update migration completed. I figured out my last hurdle today. Which was once I call my number from the outside and the AA picks up it would drop the call once I dial the extension. After looking at one…
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WIC2T interface problems
Hey guys, So I finally got my lab setup, only to find that one interface on my WIC2T is causing me problems. I am using a back to back connection with HDLC. The configuration thus is fairly simple, and I have verified it works on my other interface(s). The problem interface (s0/0) on my 1760 router seems to never come up…
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are routers protocol converters?
In my mind, when the router takes you to another subnet, it is a gateway. And when the router converts ethernet frames to whatever layer 2 protocol frames for another medium other than ethernet, it is a protocol converter. Understanding the differences between gateways and routers | TechRepublic Today on a quiz for router…
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Question mark and Tab Key in lab sims
Are we allowed to use the question mark? and the tab key in the CCNA lab sims? are certain commands blocked aswell? Thanks
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CCENT ICN1 Material - Tod Lammle CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Textbook
Hi all just want to clarify what chapters of the Tod Lammle CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Textbookare required in ICDN1 exam and waht are for the ICDN2 exam? You don't have to know any VSLM for the ICDN1 exam? What are some of the other things which I can miss and not study up on? For you that have already sat the…
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why access-class or access-group?
I understood when adding ACL to an interface, use access-group, and access-class for an VTY. But why? Why not simply re-use access-list?
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Cisco UC520 woes
Just purchased a mint UC520 off of eBay. Fired it up and reset the Unity to default and reloaded the default startup factory config. I get all the way thru the setup using the wizard on CCA but my 2 7941's and CUIP never auto register to CME. I can see the phones and IPC on the topology page on CCA. I did a hard reset to…
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alternative to putty connection manager?
I can't get the putty connection manager to run on my Win 7. Was working fine then no more, no matter what reinstall I do. Anyone recommends any other free software like the putty connection-manager?
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Passed Icnd 2 and Icnd 1!
After a couple of months of studying I passed the Icnd 2 then the 1 yesterday. They were scheduled in that order by accident but turned out to be for the best. I want to thank this forum as it was a huge help in my passing. Study materials Lammle's ccna book (read all at once) Cbt nuggets Packet tracer Thoughts on the…
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problem with console connection
Helloz, i had bought 2 old deprecated routers (2501) for making a small switched lab in my room but i realised that i cant connect through console to one of them. In the other router everything goes fine through console connection. If they had changed it and router do not permit console access is there a way to connect to…
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ICND2 Scheduled
Hello everyone, im planning on taking the ICND 2 on 11/9. Its been a couple of months since ive passed the ICND1 and now im needing on some advice on how to study/lab for this last month. Anyone have any input? Methods? Anything will help. Thanks.
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GSN3 virtualized or Saas?
I want to run GSN3 in my work computer, unfortunately I need WINPCAP.dll installed and I don't have enough access to install this. How else can I circumvent this? Could I run a virtualized box within my box so I can use this application or is there remote servers where I can use this application? Thanks for the advise
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Catalyst 6509
Does anyone have experience with the above? e.g when purchased, is it just a chassis that you then buy modules for or does it come with certain config/hardware as standard? Is it a switch with ports out of the box?
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ICND1 Test Tomorrow, quick question
I've been studying for a while now off a few difference sources. Two video and two books. A few of them had different opinions on the vty line setup. One said, only configure line vty 0 4, anything more will be over kill and counted incorrect. Others did: line vty 0 ?; and then would put in the last vty line. line vty 0…
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Difference in CCNA and ICND1 & 2
Can anyone tell me how composite CCNA is different from ICND1&2 in terms of questions asked,no.of questions in the tests and the topics covered?Can anyone who has no work experience/working knowledge with CISCO products pass the CCNA composite test through self-study??
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cisco 888g cellular interface is flapping!
hey, i've started to work in a network corporation. currently, what i am required is understanding the cisco 888 g router from set up to troubleshooting. i edited the very first post.Now, everything is superbly fine. here is the config working for a specific location. how 3G cellular data call works? Chat script initiates…
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Going for CCENT on Tuesday
Hi everyone. A month or so ago I had failed the composite CCNA test by about 100 points. Since then I started my freshmen year in college, and still managing to study (somehow :D ). But after all the helpful advice from last time, I decided it would be better to take the ICND1 exam first. I bought Boson exam questions, and…
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Zero Subnet needs explaining to me?
Morning, is it just me or does everyone quite frequently come across some topics and think "what the f are you on about"? :) Can someone please explain this topic to me? I've searched for this and still cant grasped the fundementals of Zero Subnet. Maybe someone on this quality forum can provide a simple explanation for…
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Help with RSTP - more useful BPDUs?
Hi All I'm new to forums, so not sure if starting this is OK, or if should have looked harder here for existing threads, however.. I get STP, but while trying to nail RSTP port roles, I ran into this explanation: Understanding Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1w) [Spanning Tree Protocol] - Cisco Systems I don't understand…
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Layer 3 Switch 3550
Hi, Are the 3550 switches all layer 3 enabled out of the box? (I can I enable IP Routing). Was doing a bit of reading and apparently some come EMI / SMI. Would I be able to do Intervlan routing with either image? For CCNP level, is the SMI suffice? Thanks
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Cisco step one - done
Just doing what seems to be the tradition here, letting the forum know that I just passed ICND1. The score was 925, and I got these percentages: Operation of networks 80% Implement a small switched network 100% Implement an IP addressing scheme 100% Implement a small routed network 80% WLAN 100% Security 100% WAN 75%…
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OSPF Concern with exam SIMS
I hope can explain this right, basically im a little concerned im doing things correctly because some of the sims ive been doing as practice in packet tracer are not showing up as 100% complete, even though my network is all working correctly. Here goes... My main concern is when configuring ospf networks. Lets say i have…
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port security violation logging question
Hello, in my test environment I do not have snmp traps is there a default logging on the switch to see what time a violation occurred and from what mac address?
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Cheapeast Physical Cisco Equipment that can help pass CCENT and CCNA
So i'm studying towards my CCENT and CCNA and would like to know what is some of the cheapest equipment/setups(Routers/Switches) which I could invest in for my own personal lab? I am looking to go on and sit CCNA Security and Voice after finishing my CCNA, if I could use this equipment for these certifications it would be…
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Subnetting study question
For ICND1 & ICND2 I notice from CBT Nugget Videos they go through 3 types of subnetting scenarios. 1) Figure it out based on the # of networks needed 2) Figure it out based on the # of hosts given 3) Figure it out based on reverse engineering. Now he goes on to say that on the Cisco exams the questions are all reverse…
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Got the routers/switches, whats the best setup?
Morning, Purchased the following: 2x 2950 switches 2x 2811 routers with wic-1t 1x 2620 router with wic-2t Want to set up a lab so that i can practice the commands/examples provided in the Cisco Exam Guide but not entirely how i should set up things? Do i connect all the routers through serial cables? thanks
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Auto attendant on cue for cme
How do you guys configure the auto attendant to associate a extension to menu option? Is it configured from an aef script? I have the cue editor express looking at the aa_sample1.aef but can't seem to do what I want.
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Are there any Professoinal Organziations I can join relating to NEtworks.
Last question .. Are there any professional groups I can join regarding Networking. or Any technology organizations.
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New to CISCO
Hi :) . The title says it all. I wanted to ask couple of questions about CCNA course as a whole: Q1: Which book do you strongly suggest to buy in order to understand they theory and the exam for CCNA. Q2: I live in UK and I find it hard to find a decent academy or a boot-camp to learn practical from it. , I got couple of…
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Couple of Newbie Questions
a few questions.. Didn't see it in the fax . If I earn a CCNa then later get the CCNP. NOw lets say I just let my CCNp expire. IF I get the CCnp does this renew the CCna.. OR do I have to take both every 3yrs. Had another Question but forgot it
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The powers of 2
hey guys, studying for me ICND1 and soon ICND2. Just wondering how far up should I memorize the powers of 2? Yes I know each consecutive number doubles eachother, however I want to be able to just know the #s off the top of my head to save time. I was thinking 2^15 would be enough. Any other time saving tricks for…
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Using Cisco to move abroad
Anyone done this, or know of anyone that has? Assuming not at the CCNA level, but maybe CCNP? Would there be any demand for this in other 1st world countries? Just wondering...
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Strange ARP behavior
Hi, this is the situation I was setting up my lab in the following way (in this case I am only using 1 cat 2950, 1 2650 router and my ISP router (a netgear CG3100): I assign ip address 10.255.255.12/24 to my SW and I connect my ISP router to SW 1 and assign it to VLAN 100, I then configure the 2650 router in "router on a…
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Getting My Lab ready but
As I finish off me MCITP-EA I have been picking up a router here and a switch there getting ready for the CCNA as soon as I finish off my current Microsoft journey. I have X2 2514 Router X1 2611 XM Router X1 2621 XM Router X2 2651 XM Router X4 2950C Switch X1 RJ-2511 Access Server I just went through all of them with Putty…
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failed 640-802
So I took the Bootcamp from GK in july, came home and did tons of time in packet tracer and transcender, busy at work, lots of travel etc. I scored 683 of a needed 825 and I feel like I've been kicked in the groin. A couple things I am curious about maybe someone knows, or maybe its a cisco trade secret. 1. Do the…
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Passed ICND1
This is my first post. I passed the ICND1 today with a score of 925. I used Odom's book to study, at least until my mind went numb. Thankfully, I also had Lammle's book. Alternating between the two really helped cement certain details. Surprisingly, it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I used the practice test…