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anything wrong with this setup?
ISP router> Switch1 <2 links port 0 and port1 ASA is there anything wrong with this setup? why would some1 do this setup? why not go: ISP router> ASA> switch1
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Errors in Wendell Odom ICND2?
Hi, I was wondering if there is an error in the current (3rd edition) ICND2 written by Wendell Odom? I downloaded the errata for it, but I think there is an error in it(I could be wrong). It states on pg. 210 that Table 5-5 the overlap is the second, third, and fifth, but I see that the forth is also an overlapped. To make…
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Frame relay interface question
Hi, I see the NM-4as or NM-8as is a popular and cheap way to go to add serial interfaces for frame relay lab, but I am using wic-2t cards in my 2620s. Is there a multi serial card I could use with the smart serial cables so I can use my current wic-2t cards? Basically I have two 2620s each with wic-2t and looking to buy…
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Icnd 1 pratice exams
So I have the Cisco press books for ICND1 and it came with the Boson pratice exams. Is there really a need to buy the full exam sim from them or is the one that came with the book good enough.
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C2950 Switch and SSH
Hi, Does anyone here have a 2950 which supports SSH? I've checked all 3 of mine and the command doesn't seem to be there. The IOS is currently c2950-i6q4l2-mz.121-14.EA1a.bin which I assume doesn't support SSH. Am I right in thinking that I would need the following image - c2950-i6k2l2q4-mz.121-14.EA1a.bin? Anyone have…
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CCNA: SP (Service Provider)
I was on cisco learning network today and I found out that they have the CCNA: SP up there. It shows two exams have to be taken and I didn't see the CCNA as a prerequisite (yay??). But there are some CCNA level topics. Each exam costs $250 ($500 for CCNA: SP). I couldn't find any books for it on ciscopress or amazon.…
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Vlan / Subnets
I've been reading up on VLANS on PETRI website and read the following statement. "A common question is why not just subnet the network instead of using VLAN’s? Each VLAN should be in its own subnet. The benefit that a VLAN provides over a subnetted network is that devices in different physical locations, not going back to…
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Router logic question
Hey guys, I have a question for you regarding L2 and L3 addressing and routing logic. Look at the attached diagram (taken from Odoms official ICND1 guide). I understand what is happening here, but no where have i read what happens when R1 passes data over to R2. Ok, he encapsulates the L3PDU with a L2H and L2T (HDLC or…
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Where should I look to improve? Failed 640-822 (ICND1) today with a 775.
Hey All, So I took my ICND1 today and I got a 775 (805 Required to pass) I got a break down of what I missed. Can someone point me into the right direction on improving myself on these areas. I own both ICND1 books by Wendell Odom and Todd Lemelle as well as the CBTNuggets videos. Ideally I would like to retake my test no…
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SDM screen is blank.
I achieved to overcome lots of problems. However, when SDM is opened, it shows me nothing. I restarted the OS, GNS3, i renewed the topologies, IP addresses assigned and projects with new loopbacks. Besides, the router model im trying to access doesn't support ssh, so, i can not input "transport input ssh" command. Im gonna…
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Related to GNS3
I downloaded it the first time. However, i can not really find out how to use this application. Read the guide regarding it but still couldn't get rid of some stupid errors while running this application. Apart from such introduction, i need to ask some questions about it. 1) GNS3 does really require a "real IOS image" for…
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Passed ICND1, then went to Disneyland!
The topic title says it all... but not really! I woke up nice and early yesterday to go to my nearest testing center (about 30 minutes away). Got there, signed in, used the restroom to clear my head (er, bladder), then sat for the test. I felt like I was breezing through it so I started to slow down around the 30 question…
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CCENT CBT Nuggets study?
I am studying for my CCENT and I am just about to finish watching the CBT Nuggets video after I am finished watching that. Would that be enough to pass the test or is there something else I should look at?
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Help needed on spanning tree question
need your guys help regards to the below please: Customer X has the layer 2 network below. They have 10 production VLANs (2 - 11) configured on all 4 switches so spanning tree is needed to prevent loops. They have asked for the following:- 1. Switch 1 must be the primary root device 2. Switch 2 must be the secondary root…
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which lammle book to use for ccent
im studying for the ccent exam and am currently reading the CCENT Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Study Guide: ICND1 (Exam 640-822) by todd lammle a guy at work has got todd's CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (640-802) 7th edition which he has finished using and said that he'll give the book…
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Need help pinging from Pc / router to Pc / router *
Hey guys, i've done all the static routing on all router but i still couldn't ping from pc to pc :o when i try ping from pc to pc, it says "Host unreachable".. :O and when i try ping from router to router, it shows 0% successful rate.. so it just cant ping. Here's the link to download the file you guys might wana check it…
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Crypto Key SSH
Do you have to set the domain name in a router to generate a key for SSH? I've read that this is only required if you don't want to name the key yourself. I'm guessing for the CCNA exam I should be sticking with setting the domain name? Also gets me thinking that if it is done via domain name, wouldn't this increase the…
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2511 Access Server Question
Hey all, I've got a question about my 2511 access server I can't seem to nail down. So I've been having an issue where I will boot up the 2511 and it boots up to the Router> prompt and allows me to configure it. After configuring it I'll disconnect my terminal session from the console port and go to another router to…
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MPLS Webcast
Cisco is offering a MPLS webcast next Tuesday if interested... Details are here: Search Seminars and Webcasts - Events, Webcasts and Seminars - Cisco Systems
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Vlsm
I was answering a VLSM question on a Boson practice exam and had a question. I was always told when allocating IP addresses using VLSM, start with the subnet requiring the most hosts and work downward from there. In this example though, they start with the WAN link and seem to work up from there. Am I missing something?
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Beginner needs help here! :( Regarding Host
Hey fellows out there, i really need ya guys help over here..im really confuse and lost i totally don't understand what is host or how to calculate host.. lets say, assuming i have a diagram of 4 routers. (router1 , router2 , router3, HQ) Router1 has 56 host. Router2 has 43 host. Router3 has 29 host. HQ has 3 host. and the…
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Gear for 640-461
What kind of gear to i need to build a lab for this test? If i build a lab with a 2811 router and CME 8.0 or 8.5 will that be fine? The test covers CME 8.x and nothing before correct? Also, will one router do or will i need multiple? I already have an ASA5505 and 1841ISR router, will need to get the POE switches and phones
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practice Exams
Just tried the ICND2 practice exams that came with the new Cisco Press ICND2 book. Gave up after 20 questions as I was doing terrible. I got maybe 3 or 4 right out of the 20 I attempted. I went through the chapters questions in the book and I've been nailing them 8 out of 10, 9 out of 10 but couldn't answer the practice…
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ICND2 Exam - EtherChannel?
Hey Guys, Just wanted to know if EtherChannel is covered on the exam? There was a slight introduction to it in the Sybex Study Guide.
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cme gui adding phones
how do i add phones on the cme gui. I click the add button under configure>phones. I get the popup with the phone id mac address i click add. I get a popup to save I click ok. But i still dont see the phone on the main page even after i refresh it.
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Supernetting
Hi All, When you are summerizing routes - do you write it all out in binary as per all the articles I've read state or does there come a point where you can do it in your head?
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Motivational Thread!
Going got you down? Certification stress on your mind? I can help! Hell, Im in your shoes. My dose of motivation for everyone! 5 tips to improve your concentration: F = Five More Rule There are two kinds of people -- those who have learned how to work through frustration, and those who wish they had. From now on, if you're…
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How much different the CCP app than SDM?
well, as i heard from you, the current exam will expire in September and SDM will be gone. However, it is very recent that i have begun SDM. Thats why my mind is confused if i keep studying on SDM or passing to CCP. How different is it? Apart from this, what differences will the new exam have than the current one in case…
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Does Cisco 1841 router support dual stacking?
Does Cisco 1841 router support dual stacking?
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Please Help --- Back to Back 2620 via WIC-1DSU-T1 Home Lab
Need help configuring back to back 2620 routers using two WIC-1DSU-T1 via cross-over cable. Problem is that I cannot seem to get protocol link up Okay I believe I have to cable crimped and crossed-over as needed 1 --> 4 2 --> 5 4 --> 1 5 --> 2 because on both routers I have a solid green CD light.Router1 Serial settings on…
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Just need clarification on Packet Tracer/GNS3 for CCNA prep
I have seen some people say that Packet Tracer or GNS3 is good enough for CCNA and some other people say hands on with real equipment is the best way. Personally I have attended a few ccna classes years ago and have worked with real equipment in the classes. I have been in the I.T. field on the Telecom/Tech Support area…
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vlan.dat keeps coming back
hi everyone. i am trying to delete the vlan.dat on a 2950 switch: as you can see it is gone! but after i reboot the switch: its back again... switch is in transparent mode an the only device powered on in the lab - so no chance its learning it via vtp from somewhere... am i missing something or am i just going crazy?
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Passed CCNA Voice - ICOMM
Took the ICOMM today and passed with a 965. I used cbt nuggets and official cert guide by Jeremy. My lab consisted of 2 x 7940s, 3550 PoE switch, cucm, CUC, 2600xm w/ fxs and fxo ports, it was a little overkill for the exam but will come in handy if I go for CCVP. The test wasnt too hard but damn expensive so it's a good…
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GNS3 Linux version better than Windows?
Does anyone have any experience with GNS3 and can comment on whether the Linux version is more stable than the Windows? GNS3 keeps crashing because of a Dynamips error, and I have also been experience odd errors that don't make much sense to me.
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Cisco's $9.99 e-book deal for today: IPv6 for Enterprise Networks
I've been thinking about getting my hands on a Cisco IPv6 book. $9.99 eBook Deal of the Day Does anyone have this book, or suggest a good one for IPv6, and configuring it properly for a network?
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Cisco firewall - i want one!
Good morning all. I've been studying for the ICND1 and 2 - should be taking ICND1 within the next couple of weeks, then the ICND2 within a month or so. I've been looking at ASA's and other firewalls, I'd like to gain more knowledge on getting these up and running one on my home (lab) network. I was looking at getting an…
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When should I move on ...
Hi, Please advise trying to study of ICND1 and got various material to do so. I am not progressing further and not moving from the basics (learning OSI layers binary to decimal/hex), I don`t know how much of this part I will need for the exam but its bugging me Can anyone advise ??
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Layer two/three protocols?
Hey Guys, I'm new to this forum so I will start of by saying Hi everyone! Well where do I begin I completed my CCENT last September and I am now moving on to my ICND2 exam to become CCNA qualified. Now I find most things pretty easy to pick up but this is just doing my head in! I know that Routing protocols are layer 3 and…
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Issue with two serial interfaces
I have a 2911 with two serial interfaces.... The problem is when I plug in the second carrier into the router the first one "drops". By drops I mean I can't access the interface from the outside. It still shows up/up on the router. I have this working on two of my other remote offices and I'm diggging through the code…
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IPv6 Global Prefix RA question from R1 to R2
Hello, I've a questiona about IPv6 Global Prefix RA. I have 2 routers (r1 and r2) connected via fastethernet0/0 interface. On the first router i have gone trough the ipv6 set up: 1. I have create a ipv6 address: #ipv6 address 2001:aaa:bbbb:cccc::/64 eui-64 2. told the router that it can route ipv6: #ipv6 unicast-routing…
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what would this ACL do?
conf t access-list 2 deny 192.168.3.16 0.0.0.31 Would it deny 192.168.3.0 - 192.168.3.31 or Would it deny 192.168.3.16 - 192.168.3.47 can't seem to get my head round this one? Thanks
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Do i really make practices on my own on SDM to beat the CCNA Sec?
If i d not need to, i'll be happy. Hence, i wasted my two days with such freakin' crap. (yet, not able to execute this piece of stuff) Without making practices, how am i supposed to deal with SDM? Any way?
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Ping private addresses
Hi everyone, I was reading some information about the ping command and ICMP error messages, and then wanted to try to ping some addresses to get to see those actual messages. My address is 192.168.0.15/24, and I tried to ping (randomly) 10.0.0.1, and it worked. I thought that it was a bug, or that it came from my virtual…
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Are you confused about what Cisco path to take? Take a look.
Well, I did some rummaging around cisco.com and found this certification matrix. Hopefully it helps someone out. http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/employer_resources/pdfs/CiscoCareerCertPaths-PosterFinal.pdf
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switch port
My fa0/1 in packet tracer is completely down. I tried adding an ip address to it but did not work. can someone give me a solution...?
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route summarization question
I have a doubt on the route summarization Let me explain it with a example if we summarize a route 10.1.0.0/22 which probably have 10.1.1.0, 10.1.2.0, 10.1.3.0. . And some how a network goes down (eg. 10.1.2.0) then how a router tell it to the other routers because it was sending updates of 10.1.0.0/22 .
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CCENT Book
I just purchased Todd Lammle's CCENT book and Exam Cram by Mike Valentine is this enough to past the test or do I need another book?
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Trouble configuring WAN with GNS3
I'm not sure whether or not this is something I'm doing wrong with GNS3 or just me not knowing what I'm doing setting it up I cannot get them to ping each other. The line protocol keeps dropping which I'm not sure why. Topology: R1's config: Current configuration : 1002 bytes ! version 12.4 service timestamps debug…
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Best way of learning CCNA.
I'm looking to get my CCNP by the end of this year. My big question is what is the best way to study for my CCNA? Obviously this is a bit personal in terms of what works best, but I wanted some opinions from other CCNA certified people. I'm a very hands on and visual leaner, so just grabbing a book and reading all night…
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Help with a subnetting question !!
Can someone help please i'm really stuck on this question:: --Thank you in advance. "Your ISP has provided you the following Class B network range 131.107.0.0/24. Which of the following statements is true regarding this network?" Choose Any two 1.There are 254 usable hosts per subnet 2.There is one usable network 3.There…
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newbie to NAT is this right?
Maybe someone can help with this, not sure if im missing something or NAT is doing what it is supposed to. On my packet tracer diagram, the pc and server cannot ping each other, but can ping both routers from both sides. And both routers can ping both the pc and server. Is this normal? this is the config for router 1…
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Question for homelab setup(CCNA)
bare with me i have zero cisco experience, but i definitely want to get this cert. so im thinking about purchasing a kit from Cisco Certification: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, used Cisco router, Cisco switch, Cisco routers.(is this a legit site?). but my only concern is when i have it all setup what do i do with it, what i mean is…
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4th times the charm
Well... I finally passed, albeit on my 4th try, it's hard to get too excited about it. I'm more relieved than excited or proud. Now my 1st attempt I had no business taking it. I breezed through the CCENT, and figured I could do the same for ICND2, and boy was I wrong. Attempt 2 I was a little more prepared, but still not…
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I decided to go for the CCNA instead of Red Hat certs..
A little background on me: I'm currently in a NOC tier 1/ Linux support role. I thought I wanted to become a Linux admin, so I wanted to get the RHCSA and RHCE. But randomly over the weekend I thought it was a bad idea to put all my egg's in one basket (the linux field), so I thought gaining more knowledge in networking…
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GNS3 urgent issue. Console doesn'T work anymore!
Hey guyz, i spent my whole day on GNS3 learning. I learned how to add PCs and get them run.I overcame a lot of issues but they do not come to an end. The damn crazy issue i have had so far is "no console window appears anymore" i right click the devices but nothing happens. It worked before but nothing seems to work right…
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query - frame relay & RIP
Hey guys, I've got an interesting one today. Just configured Frame Relay with static frame map statements with the broadcast statement. I've just put RIP on top but for some reason, I seem to have a bit of a loop. This is the topology and I have enabled RIP on all three. I've put a loopback of 2.2.2.2 on R2 but R3 has this…
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STP Conclusions
Sat here labbing up some STP Situations. Would you say that my statements were correct. All switches set to defaults btw Two Switches that are connected together using two crossover cable. The blocked port is the highest number port on the non root bridge. Three switches connected together using 3 crossover cables. The…
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CCNA - What do you need to know about WAN's?
Specifically speaking, what do you need to know about Frame Relay, HDLC's, Packet and Circuit Switch networks and WAN's in general?
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Questions to Cisco
I submitted a number of questions on previous Cisco exams, but never heard anything back. I would be curious to get an "official answer" on a few of them. Does anybody know if Cisco evers responds?
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boson vs home lab?
can some give me a little run down on the advantages/disadvantages of boson's net sim vs building a home lab? Thanks, mattman
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2509 memory
hi all looking to upgrade the flash in my 2509 router it currently has 8MB but want to upgrade to 16MB the latest ios is 10MB does anyone have any idea what i need cheers
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Ospf
I have already configured ospf with three routers. Next , i want to configure the stub area. Does anyone know where i can get such information...?
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Passed CCNA Security
Passed today! Overall I thought it was a weird exam. I did not like the wording on a few questions. Some of the images were difficult to read as well. The sim intimidated me as it was my first time really working with SDM, but if you know the concepts you can power through them. Study material was the official exam cert…
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ICND1 Passed -- from Network+ data sheet
Background: No IT experience whatsoever. BS. Economics. Got job in tech field (banking) last year so after 3 months of studying and passing my Network+, I kept ahead with ICND1. I have to this day not touched a router and have only seen a live CLI looking over the shoulder of the network guys. Total hours: approx 120 hours…
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Ospf
Hi All, Came across this when reading up on OSPF (which is still very new to me) "When designing an OSPF backbone area, you should make sure there is little or no possibility of the backbone area being split into two or more parts by a router or link failure. If the OSPF backbone is split due to hardware failures or access…
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Dynamic NAT
Is it me or is this kind of useless? I mean, I understand that you can use it if you have overlapping ip addresses, but .... why not just reconfigure your dhcp pool? I would imagine that even most big companies don't have a huge amount of static servers and it would just seem like more trouble than its worth to me.
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Just passed my CCNA on Monday
947/1000. Wooo. Just had to brag after all the lurking.
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Seeking advice to take up my ccna
Hi. Im Sriram doing my engineering. I'm planning to take up my ccna exam on June 1st week and Please tell me whether this exam needs coaching from institutes like **** or something like that. If suppose I study at home then what all areas should I concentrate and do I need any softwares for this exam? Please guide me on…
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Cisco USB console cable?
So I’m starting to build out my lab gearing up for my CCENT/CCNA. When it hit me, I only have one really OLD pc that has a serial DB-9 on it for the console cable. I’m like WTF? why hasn’t cisco made a USB console cable? So I’ve done some digging around on the net and found some things and I just want some of the cisco…
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Failed CCNA, seeking advice on next move
I've been a lurker on this forum for a few weeks now. Found some great stuff. I have a very newbie question so please forgive me if this has been asked and answered before. I took the CCNA test yesterday and got a score of 722. Passing is 825. The exam report I got after the exam showed I did poorly in the implement/verify…
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What do I do with this pile of Cisco gear?
I happened to be at the right place at the right time and was able to acquire a pile of Cisco gear for a real nice price. I've been playing with some of it for a while as practice for my CCNA exam but thought I might be able to do better. I broke the gear into two "piles" I'll call "on the shelf" and "on the rack". The…
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Looking for confirmation or revocation of my understanding...
Hey all. So I'm not working on CCNA:W yet, in fact studying for ROUTE. But work has handed me the entire wireless network and made me the primary engineer. Time to learn this or die trying. Here's what I'm looking for help with... Lets say we have the following: Office A: VLAN 105 for Private Network and VLAN 100 for…
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Icnd1
Hi. Please tell me how to clear ICND1? Please brief me so that while preparing I can seek your advice.Also tell me how many days this exam needs preparation? :)
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640-553 and 640-554 whats the difference???
Sorry but im quite confused regarding these two exams. is the 640-553 exam a retired exam already because there is a 640-554. hope for some clarification on this. Thanks in advance for the reply
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Preparing for CCNA:Voice..
Hello , Recently I have been reading through a few chapters of the "CCNA :Voice official certification guide" by Jeremy Ciora & I must say the book is engrossing! I want to learn more & more new stuff on voice .Although voice is not my current profile but the company that I work for does manage voice for few of our…
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Configuring FrameRelay lab but having to set clocking on Spoke Routers? Help?
Hey guys, I'm trying to run through some Frame Relay labs but everyone isn't working because I'm not able to set the clocking on the FR switch. For example, I have a 4 NM A/S card in my FR Switch and then DB60 -> Smart Serial (DCE) cables. The only way I can hook it up is to have the DB60 (DTE) plugged into the FR Switch…
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Passed CCNA:Security!
Passed today with a 977 :) Exam wasn't too bad other than the really small images on questions which were impossible to read. Not sure where to go next, was thinking CCNA:Voice but more than likely off to CCNP:Switch.
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Command authorization failed.
hey everyone i got my 2509 from ebay today and as i fired it up there was still a configuration on it so i sent a break, changed register and did a start run so far so good but when i try to do a show run or a conf t i get a is there anything i can do about it or just wipe out the config?
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Frustration with subnetting
Other than subnetting I think can be ready for the CCENT in another month. What is driving me crazy is what I consider overlapping Octets and I'm sure I'm going to be criticized for using that term since it's less than accurate or scientific It's the only way I can think of to describe it!!! :) For instance lets say we…
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Latest CCENT in town :)
Hurray after months of procrastination and many many distractions I was able to study and pass the ICND1 . It wasn't as difficult as I expected or perhaps I was over prepared. Thanks to everyone for their support and resources now unto ICND2. I have a shift in priority to get NP & NP Security first as opposed to jumping…
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Packet Tracer
Ok... I'm confused.. I thought Packet Tracer was a free program from Cisco... but I can't seem to find it anywhere. The last place I found to download it required me to have an account with Cisco... I already have an account, but it's not an academic account... it's just a basic account. Where can I get this? I'd like to…
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Emailing voice mail as a .wav
As I "know Cisco" I've been tasked with sorting an issue on with a CUCMBE box, unfortunately my knowledge of VoIP can be summed up by "once setup a UC500", but I would have thought this would be a simple one, but so far it's not. The call manager box was previously emailing people their voice mail as a .wav file without…
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cisco packet tracer
Hello every one I need to connect between 2 routers each one is connected to a network When I chose to transfer data between 2 PCS each one in different network there is a failure in packet sending The config is For network 0 Pc0 Ip 11.0.0.2 Subnet mask 255.0.0.0 Gateway 11.0.0.1 Pc1 Ip 11.0.0.3 Subnet mask 255.0.0.0…
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Route Summary Question
Quick question guys, im reading the Todd lammle 7th edition and i am doing some questions at the end of the route summary question's basically everywhere is suggesting the the answer in the book is wrong but i just want to double check that we all get the same answer. Basically the question is this. For each of the…
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router
What is a generic router and what is it used for?
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DS3 Question
Hey All, Quick question related to a project I am on at work. We have a customer who is upgrading from a 4.5 Mbps (3 T1s) to a 15 Mbps MPLS connection. The quote I received from the provider indicates that this will be a DS3 connection over coax cable. My question is - will I need the NM-1T3/E3 module for the router to…
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Frame Relay Subinterfaces Confusion
Please help me get my head round this: I understand that when creating frame realy subinterfaces you have the option for 'point to point' or 'Multilink', 'point to point' is for putting an ip in the same range on both sides of the link and 'multilink' is for putting more than two interfaces on different routers on the same…
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I meet a CCIE
So I work for a mid size ISP in Canada. And on Friday we had a loop in one of the PE routers that started to spread across the MPLS network. I am a level 1 network admin so the level 3 people came down to see what was happening and one of one was a CCIE. We just hired him and he's only 27 years old after he fixed the issue…
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Where to take the CCENT in louisville KY?
Im studying for my CCENT this year and was wondering where I take the test to get this cert? I have searched around but cant find anything. Thanks in advance for info
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New here
Just wanted to say HI to all those here....I've been 'stalking' the fora for some time now, soaking in a myriad of info from some real smart ppl, and have officially registered here, so....howdy! A little about me: Im currently enrolled at a CC working towards my CCNA, just passed my skills exam this weekend and have…
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CCDP Passed
This was my second take of the ARCH exam. Passed with a 902 this sit. The first take I used the FLG, CBT Nuggets for 642-873, and a lot of the SRND design guides referenced in the FLG. After a fail the first time I re-read the FLG and made better notes of the areas I was deficient in from the first fail. Going to take two…
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Anyone using CBT Nuggets?
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PPP (4 main Components)
Hi All, Reading up on PPP and the Sybex book states - PPP contain 4 main components EIA/TIA-232-C, V.4, V.35 and ISDN HDLC LCP NCP I thought HDLC was a total different form of encapsulation? I really don't think I'm grasping the WAN side of things at all. Are PPP, HDLC and Frame Relay independent of each other?
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Passed CCNA
I passed with a 955 with 15 minutes left but I was a bit disappointed. The exam, to me was a bit ... too easy. I was expecting something extremely difficult but it turns out that I was wrong. The MC was pretty straightforward and DEFINITELY not anywhere close to the complexity of Wendell Odom's Boson exams. The simulations…
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Opinion on CCNA Lab Kits on Ebay
I'm needing to get a home lab put together to begin studying for the CCNA. I can spend $400 and I've found some decent kits on Ebay. I just wanted to get opinions on these. Can anyone recommend a Seller they bought from and had a good experience? I like the idea of the kits, maybe I pay $50 more but I get it all shipped…
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A noob question.
From what I've gathered so far if Site A and B is connected with a point to point leased line these sites would need to add another line in order to access the Internet. Basically the point to point line can't be used for Internet is that correct? Let's say a company has 5 locations. A typical setup would be to have…
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3 router topologies
I have three routers and two switches, the routers are equipped with WIC-1DSU-T1 cards. Since these wic cards only have one port on them, is it possible to do labs involving a three router topology?
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PCs cannot access network behind phones.
Hello all, I've been having issues lately on some of the UC500 deployments I've done. It it bad practice to leave DHCP on the UC500 for the Voice Vlan, while letting another server take care of the Data Vlan? I ask because during a recent installation, I had DHCP for both subnets on the UC500, and I tested connectivity…
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Did I buy bad hardware?
I got 6 Cisco 1721 routers off ebay, tonight is my first time starting them up. I keep getting the message on the first one, SNMP-5-COLDSTART. and its stuck at that for ::looks at time:: 30 minutes now. Am I doing something wrong? Is it bad hardware? Can I get out of it cold starting somehow? I can't supply any outputs as…
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Passed ICOMM today
I managed to squeak by the ICOMM test today by only a few points. I wasn't completely prepared for the exam as i had forgot to move the test date up a month so i could finish my studies. All in all i used a home lab with two ISR's and some IP phones off of ebay for studying along with the OCG and INE Video series. I also…