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IPhone Studying?
I have roughly 45 min commute (15 min walk + 30 train) and I have an iphone. I'm looking for audio file series, videos, apps, etc. Any suggestions on good study materials I can put on this device? Thanks!
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line protocol for tunnel interface is down
I have a following physical topology: C1841[Fa0/0] <-> [Fa1/0/1]ME-C3750-24TE. Both in C1841 and ME-C3750-24TE there is a tunnel configured: C1841#sh run int Tu0Building configuration...Current configuration : 150 bytes!interface Tunnel0 ip unnumbered FastEthernet0/1 keepalive 5 3 tunnel source FastEthernet0/0 tunnel…
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DTP thoughts
So, I started to dive a little deeper into DTP for some reason.. just wanted to think out loud a bit and make sure my thinking is correct. I'm just gonna type up various thoughts and number them for better organization.. anyone can respond to any or all if they wish. Thought #1. There are two ways to disable DTP generation…
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WS-C2960G-24TC-L 12.2 multiple SVI support
As I understand, Cisco WS-C2960G-24TC-L switches support multiple SVI's starting from IOS 12.2. Is this true? How is the multiple SVI support feature called in official documentation(for example in Cisco Feature Navigator)?
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ASDM ASA: Public Servers vs Static NAT
Hey guys, I'm playing around on my lab ASA and I'm trying to figure out the main differences between configuring a server in a DMZ via the Public Servers section vs doing it through adding an address object and having a static nat entry I read this document hoping to find the differences and couldn't find anything…
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Rick's CCNP Voice Log
Today I start my official prep for the CCNP Voice + UCCX exam. I'm going to keep a log of my progress. I haven't done my CCNA Voice, and I figure I'll throw that in somewhere after my core exams) My gameplan: Time: 2 1/2 months per exam (more time if needed). Study Material: Cisco v8 Student Guides Cisco v8 Lab Guides…
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CCNP Voice Training Schedule
Well folks! It's about time huh?? Well I've looked at all the options and I finally settled on having work send me to class training for the CCNP Voice after a failed attempt of using INE videos. So here's the training schedule! This is all through Global Knowledge Virtual Classroom TRAINING: 7/30 - 8/3 - CVOICE -…
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DHCP Handout from Cisco 3524 XL EN?
Trying to come up with a solution to the following design. I have a Cisco ASA 5505 and a Cisco 3524 XL EN. Need to have DHCP handed out from 2 VLAN pulls. One to run the PC, the other to run the VoIP Phones. I have been doing this on 3560s with no issue, but I have hit a roadblock. I can't seem to build the config on the…
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Squeezed in CCIP before it expires
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Old CCNP CBT Nuggets
Hey everyone, I recently obtained the CBT vids for the old CCNP track. I plan on starting to study for it as soon as I get through the ICND2. What i was wondering was if I should bother with the old CBT nuggets at all? Would it be benificial at all?
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How long to wait before re-taking a test?
If failing a test, how soon can I re-take it? I'm coming up on my recertification deadline and the info would be helpful in case I don't pass the first time.
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Using a mpls core instead of frame relay in ccnp voice lab.
I know on the topology set up for ccie voice the 3 routers are connected to a frame relay cloud. As I do not plan on going for ccie voice figured why cant I just mix it up a bit for my lab. I figured since mpls seems to be more prevalent in real world settings why don't I just set up a mpls core instead of frame relay. I…
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Eigrp Routing IP Service and IPbase
Hello all, Can anybody advise if it is possible to use Eigrp routing on IPbase Version 15.0. It would seem that Cisco does not support full Eigrp routing on the IPbase IOS and an upgrade to IP services is required. I was supposed to be replacing two 12 port 3750 Core switches with two 3750-X 48 port switches. They came…
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ASA 5510 not hits ever in the Acess Rule winodw means?
Hey guys I am cleaning up my ASA configs many old stuff not even working. I look daily and watch in our ACCESS RULE winow for DMZ interface zero 0 hits and everything else has numbers in them for hit. does 0 hits mean for the most part the rule is not needed anymore to me i think he used it for testing only but cant be…
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Failed 642-902 Route
I had my exam this morning and failed it by 12 points. I was very disgusted with the quality of the exam questions. Some were so badly worded that it looked like it had been written by someone whose first language is anything other than English. The simlets were crap because many basic commands such as show ip interface…
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CCNP Study Guide
Hi guys, I passed ccna exam near about 3 years ago but i want to study ccnp routing, but i am confusing about ccnp books. when i studied ccna then i select Richard deal books for simple english & easy to understand but in ccnp i cant find this kind of book.Cisco press books though for understand for me. so can anyone pls…
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DHCP snooping table not populating
I've run into a problem where one of my switches DHCP snooping table is not tracking any of the MAC/IP/VLAN/Interface assignments. I have that switch setup as the DHCP server handing out addresses. I have another switch connected through etherchannel that also has DHCP snooping enabled but, that one IS tracking the DHCP…
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Pick my books for CCNP-Switch
Hey guys, I know this sub forum is riddled with threads like these but I really need some advice on which books to purchase in preparation for the CCNP-Switch exams. I tried to figure it out on Amazon by myself but with such low ratings for some of the books I'm unsure which to choose. I will use these in combination with…
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Switch exam Passed
Hello my friends, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the CCNP Switch exam on Friday the 13-th.. sounds like a Lucky day lol :P
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cucm server cisco mcs 7835
i have a old cisco mcs 7835 at work thats been catching dust. It has a Intel Xeon 3.40 GHz 2 MB L2, 2gb of ram, i dont remember the hard drive size. It is running a call manager havent checked what version but figure i could incorporate this into my ccnp voice lab. Would this older server be any use in a ccnp voice lab…
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cucm on vmware workstation
can you run cisco unified media on vmware workstation
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EIGRP WAN Links
Hey guys, I'm working through the CCNP Route Lab Manual and I'm on Lab 2-4 and I'm trying to confirm my answer. I attached the question and answer, and to confirm is the answer 32Kbps due to the fact that EIGRP uses by default 50% of the total bandwidth of the link and that R2(EAST) has a 64Kbps WAN link so 64/2 = 32?…
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Just passed ROUTE today, couple of questions on SWITCH prep...!
Hey Guys, Feeling like i'm on cloud 9 after 6 1/2 months of hard study the Route is vanquished! I've been trying to figure out which book to go with for Switch, i've got both of the old BCMSN books, one from 2004 and one from 2008 both by David Hucaby. There are some terrible reviews of FLG on amazon about FLG being…
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Cisco 3550 iOS
Hey guys, I was looking at buying a Cisco 3550 but it's the SMI iOS version. Which I understand can't do OSPF amongst other things.*If I contacted Cisco and asked them if I could download the EMI version for just my home lab and study purposes what do u think my chances are?I don't want to buy this 3550 if it's not got the…
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Cisco Partner Question
I just have a quick question that I am sure many of you can answer. I currently work for a Cisco gold partner and have access to all partner level access on the site. I went into the partner learning connect and browsed through some courses on CCNP. I figured these were offered to us since we are a gold partner. When I…
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What are high buffers / what does this mean exactly?
I see this come show up time and again. I work as an infrastructure monitor for my company. I know how to show to the buffers and see what is missing but it doesn't make a ton of sense to me what is going on. Here is a snippet of what I have seen before: Header pools: Header buffers, 0 bytes (total 5000, permanent 5000):…
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IPv6 point to point addressing
Hi guys, All of the network configs i saw so far are using a /64 network for a point to point connection. Why is this when only 2 addresses are needed? A /127 gives you exactly 2 addresses, why doesn't anyone use this address?
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7961g giving trouble registering
I have cisco 7961g registered and all worked fine except for one. I did a tftp debug events for the ones that work and this is the output i get: *Jul 10 18:09:15.642: TFTP: Looking for CTLSEP001930C8A192.tlv *Jul 10 18:09:15.762: TFTP: Looking for SEP001930C8A192.cnf.xml *Jul 10 18:09:15.770: TFTP: Opened…
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Retirement of CCIP Certification
Beginning October 29, 2012, Cisco CCIP certification will be retired and Cisco will no longer issue new certifications. Individuals interested in pursuing a professional-level Cisco Service Provider certification are encouraged to obtain the new Cisco CCNP Service Provider certification. The CCNP Service Provider…
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Passed TSHOOT 1000/1000 finally a CCNP
I was not expecting it to be that cheese !!!!!
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Ine cisco voice track
I was on the ine website and read a blog from the instructor giving detailed instruction on how to go from ccnav - cciev in 1 year all through ine. Whats the real likely hood on that? He had the ccnp v planned for 7 weeks seems a little shallow considering I know theres guys on here that took 2+ yrs to get it and theyre…
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OSPF redistribution Tagging scenario
See attached topology and the given answer. 2 way multipoint redistribution is occurring on routers 2 and 4. Do the tagging numbers and permit/deny statements look right? the aim being to prevent loops using those tags or is this variation below a legit way of doing it: ? R2 Config route-map 1-TO-2, deny, sequence 10 Match…
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CCNP route Struggles
I think i'm really stuggling with the CCNP route especially some of the stuff a lot of folk find easy. It all seems such a step up from CCNA. I was wondering though if someone could help me with this problem on prefix lists for example if the prefix 192.168.48.0/22 is denied then what block of addresses are denied as a…
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General Cisco Security Question
I keep hearing from coworkers and other Cisco associates that there is a heavy liability issue for Cisco Security Engineers. From what i'm told, a security engineer can be sued if the network they're responsible for is penetrated by a malicious entity. I've also heard that this isn't true from someone that is CCNP:S, but I…
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EIGRP Bandwidth(in DUAL)
I have a question regarding the bandwidth value in the DUAL equation. I know that it's essentially the bottleneck bandwidth, but is it the bottleneck of the topology it belongs to or the bottleneck of the specific router's interfaces? I thought it was the EIGRP topology at first, but then I thought about how no EIGRP…
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Aging time Mac Address Table
Well sorry for asking a basic concept in this thread but you people preparing for CCNP are experts so it might help.I wanted to ask that what is an optimum value of aging time of mac address table of a switch should be.I mean what are the disadvantages for a shorter duration value or is it advantageous to use a shorter…
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ASA Upgrade from 8.2 to 8.4, disruptive to NAT and ACL's ?
Hi there, first post in this section of the forum so go easy on me, I have a ASA 5540 at my disposal and currently run 8.2. I have full service contract so no worries there. what does bother me is that I believe the migration to be a little difficult due to NAT rules and ACLS etc. Could any expert take a look at my config…
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Native Vlan - pruning
So the last few hours I have been reading about the native VLAN on Cisco Switches and have found allot of contradicting \ misinformed opinions on the internet. First of all Clause 9 of the 1998 802.1Q standard defines Frames belonging to the native VLAN do NOT carry VLAN tags when sent over the trunk. Conversely, if an…
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I need a help with CCNP track
Hello everyone, I passed the CCNA composite exam with 947 out of 1000 on July 1st 2012 and I am about to start CCNP within a month or less. It was easier for me to find a self-study material for the CCNA where I picked CCNA Self-Study Guide by Todd Lammle, it was such a wonderful and exciting book which I truly enjoyed but…
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Beginnings of my VOIP lab
Just felt like posting a pic of the beginnings of my CCNP voice and hopefully eventually ccie voice lab :) Pictured: 3750 24PS-L 2901 VSEC router Cisco 7960 phones Not Pictured: 2801 CME router ESXi host with CUCM 8.x (two), CUC, UCCX
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IP Source Guard config - FLG
Hi everyone, I've been reading about IP Source Guard configuration in the SWITH FLG (p.370 - 371). I fired up a 3550, then a 3560, looking for the command #ip verify source vlan dhcp-snooping and all that seems to be supported is #ip verify source port-security. So I did some research and it appears that the "vlan…
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Beginner Home Lab
I am currently studying for the CCNA exams, and am interested in doing the CCNP next. What hardware and how many is needed for a basic home lab? I don't really know much about the hardware yet, but would like to start looking and piecing together a lab. And on another noob level...how do I go about installing it? Will it…
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Anyone have a CCNP-Wireless certification? Advice needed
I would love to get a CCNP-Wireless certification, but due to a cash-strapped status it would be impossible for me to get the hands-on equipment for a home lab. For those of you who have studied for the cert tests for this, would a wireless sim of some kind do in a pinch for one's home lab studies, or should one just not…
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INE voice 24 hour special
expired
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CCNP Security Prerequisites
CCNP Security Prerequisites * Valid CCNA Security certification, or * Valid CCSP certification, or * Valid CCNA certification plus SND exam pass I guess this means that someone with a valid CCNP R&S can't take the CCNP Security exam without completing CCNA Security first ...just want to confirm as for some reason I thought…
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Configuring PACLs and VACLs in FLG (topic on SWITCH exam)
Hi guys, Although "Configure VACL and PACL" is listed as an exam topic for SWITCH, the Foundation Learning Guide only has a brief paragraph describing what PACLs are (p. 353). There is no configuration example, though there is for VACLs. I would be interested in hearing others experiences labbing PACLs for SWITCH. It seems…
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Passed Switch today, I'm a CCNP!
I got hung up on one of the sims. I still don't know why I couldn't get it to work, so I finally abandon it and moved on, but I wasted far too much time on it. I'm thinking of moving on to Security.
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Lesson learned: Connected beats Static every day of the week
I thought I should share this little piece of experience that I gained today with you. The idea was pretty simple: Break up a /24 into two /25, route one /25 to the new datacenter and build out new hosts there. So we set up everything, a multilayer switch, a ha-firewall and two test hosts. We also set up a private transfer…
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Route Redistribution and Tagging help
I'm stuck on this problem. I have two routers running both OSPF and EIGRP and am performing 2way redistribution on them both. I have set the metrics and also included a route map so that routes are tagged. Problem is that router JACK is using the path through 192.168.23.3 to reach the 1.1.1.0/24 network which is in EIGRP…
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cisco iou on unix
My first week with cisco iou on unix; it has been nightmare thus far. i am trying to setup a point to point link between two routers but i have not made any progress for 3 days. router1: ip address serial1/0 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.252 default telnet ip address: 192.168.126.128 port 2001 line protocol: up down router2: ip…
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Boson Netsim 8
Hi guys, Does anyone have any experience with Boson Netsim 8 CCNP? Looks decent on the website, my main concern is that it is too buggy. CCNP Network Simulator & Router Simulator | NetSim 8.0 Does anyone have it?
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EIGRP - Insignificant Overhead.
Im re-reading chapters and trying a different way of viewing what im reading besides "Black and White text" Something jumped out at me: "To optimize convergence, an engineer could simply reduce the Hello and Hold Timers, accepting insignificant additional overhead, in return for shorter convergence times. These settings…
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Passed SWITCH Exam 879/1000
Hello all, I just took the Switch exam today and scored 879/1000. Got beat up pretty bad by one of the SIMs but I found the regular questions to be pretty simple to answer. I am going to chill for a few days but then its on to the next test!
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Ccnp lab
I would like to create a Home Lab for CCNP and CCNA voice. what routers I would need and switches. Im thinking a buying a small ASA firewall of ebay for $100. Is that good too? I could use it to learn VPN and firewall set up.
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Passed SWITCH
Another one down, had one of the labs really mess with me and don't know if I ever got it right, the command I was trying to enter was not even available,even though it was on the other side, other than that everything went without a hitch, but that lab was like my second question, so it shook my confidence a little. On to…
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GLBP - two preempts
From reading texts and documentation online it appeared to me that GLBP had preempt enabled by default. I was just doing a GLBP lab exercise when I noticed that "Preemption disabled" was displayed in #sh glbp. After some digging around I found that there are two preempts under GLBP, one for the AVG and one for AVFs. AVF…
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One Down, Two to go....
Passed ROUTE this afternoon, and boy do you really have to know your stuff, I honestly didn't think I was gonna pass at the end, I had 15mins to spare, which I suppose it ok. Up popped the score - I stared in disbelief at a score of 965, has to be a mistake but I'll take it :) . I'm not confident about SWITCH at all, if…
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CCNP duration
Hi dudes, Just a quick question. I'm planning on beginning my CCNP R&S study, and was just wondering how long it took each one of you to master and pass each CCNP exam (Switch, Route, TShoot)? I know everyone is different, and we all learn at a different pace, but this is purely just out of curiosity. I want to get an idea…
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unequal cost load balancing eigrp
I want to make sure I'm wrapping my head around this concept of unequal cost load balancing how does that factor with the feasible successor does it automatically use that path to route traffic? I read through this article and it made sense but the concept of having a FS and using variance is mixing me up. I know that the…
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How did you deal with getting burned out?
I finished up my ROUTE exam last September, I was ready to take my SWITCH exam in November but things went nuts at work. So after some abuse I changed jobs, and had the normal family issues come up but I have been trying to go back through the SWITCH FLG. Problem is I'm starting to feel burned out. So I was just curious as…
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When does a BGP full feed make sense vs. default route?
Dear all, I am currently in the process of migrating/updating a network with a bunch of hosts on it for a small VoIP provider. They currently have their own AS but only one uplink to the hosting company with BGP. They currently receive the full BGP table through this session. However, I doubt that this is really useful…
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CCNP ROUTE Complete Guide 1st Edition reviews?
Has anyone used this to study for the ROUTE exam using the follwing: http://www.amazon.com/CCNP-ROUTE-Complete-Guide-Edition/dp/1453807667/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340822626&sr=8-1&keywords=CCNP+ROUTE+Complete+Guide+1st+Edition%3A Has anyone used this book and would they recommend it? IT looks like it got good reviews and…
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Quick INE Question
I know that INE is rather popular when it comes to CCIE workbooks and bootcamps, but how do they CCNP ones fair? I used and absolutely loved Chris Bryant's CCNA Trainsignal series and I was wondering how INE compared/stood for CCNP training? I'll still be reading a book along with it so it's not as if it'll be my only…
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"ip address"/"ip unnumbered" for Tunnel interface
I have a following tunnel interface configuration: C1841#sh run int tu0Building configuration...Current configuration : 153 bytes!interface Tunnel0 ip address 8.8.8.8 255.255.255.0 keepalive 5 3 tunnel source FastEthernet0/0 tunnel destination 10.10.10.1 tunnel checksumendC1841# Am I correct that IP address 8.8.8.8 is used…
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Cisco live
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ANI on CFA?
Anyway to get CCME to forward the ANI of the original calling number during a CFA situation? rather then the ANI of the phone
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Cisco IOS SLB on SWITCH
Hi guys, For those of you who've taken the SWITCH exam, how much effort did you spend on IOS Server Load Balancing? Seeing I don't have a 6500 lying around I've read the theory but am figuring memorizing commands is pretty much pointless. Agreed? The SWITCH FLG covers configuration.
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BGP timers help needed please
Hi, I just came across the BGP timers command under the config-router mode and see that you can set the hello and hold timer here, but I also saw that you can do something similar under the "neighbor x.x.x.x" command. Can someone please tell me what the difference is? is there a recommended method of what the values need…
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ACL using tcp port 0?
I kid you not... got this request yesterday, to open a firewall port for an application that internally uses tcp 0. Haven't seen that in my 12 years in networks. Now access to the application is being requested for a partner, so access through some ASA's is required. I would add this kinda ACL: access-list acl_BNS ext per…
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What's the preferred route to go?
I'm hoping to take the ICND2 within the next couple of months. I kind of put things on hold since I'm getting married in a month, just light studying right now. I was wondering which route most people take when going for the CCNP? My interests seem to peak more with the switch side of things, but wasn't sure if it would…
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Routed interface or SVI
Hi, Been wondering for a while now but what's the difference of connecting a switch and a router together through an SVI or a L3 interface? a) You assign a /30 to both sides in the same subnet b) You create a /30 SVI and add a particular interface into that vlan where you will connect your router and assign the other ip to…
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Outbound Ringback Issues
Having a weird issue with outbound ringback on the calling phone. Ring back works fine on imcoming PSTN calls and on-net calls, but when calling OUT to the PSTN (via sip trunk on voip.ms) i get no ringback, its just dead silence. The call does work, the phone rings on the other end and you can pickup and the call completes…
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Quick IPv6 Question
Hey, guys. I'm reading through Routing TCP/IP and I've always kind of struggled with ipv6. I've started to become a little more comfortable with the addressing scheme until halfway through the ipv6 chapter. Can someone help clear up how the Global Routing Prefix and Subnet ID work together with the in general prefix(eg.…
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Switch Exam is Mine!
Just passed the Switch exam and passed with an 814. Failed it a few weeks ago with 715 so I am satisfied with how far I've come since then. I used OCG by Hucaby, CBT and a bunch of switches our NOC had laying around. Onward to Route!!
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Skipping CCNA classes
I have the opportunity to take some CCNP training classes in the fall and a CCNA isn't a requirement to take the classes themselves. Having a CCNA is advised but not a prerequisite. I realize that I'll need to have a CCNA to be able to get the actual CCNP certification but I'm wondering how lost I'd be in the classes…
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Distribute list access list question
Can some one tell me what this access list would be doing? who would you configure a list to deny "any to any host" and then allow "ip any" what effect does this have. I am just looking on a router that I have taken over and before I make changes I was wondering why this has been done? Can any one tell me what enabling…
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Can one of you pros explain EhterChannel/Link Aggregation to me?
Hey guys, I am studying for my CCNA right now, and I ran across EtherChannel in my LAN switching book. It gave a brief description of what it does and said that a full discussion of link aggregation is beyond the scope of CCNA, so I was just hoping one of you guys could satisfy my curiosity. I know link aggregation will…
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IDBHAL Process???
Has anyone heard of the IDBHAL process on a 6509-E? I know it has to do with interface stats, but that is the extent of my knowledge. We recently upgraded one of our remote location's 6509 from a Sup720 to Sup2T. A co-worker has noticed this process spiking CPU1 to 61 - 75% constantly for the last 21 days. 21 days ago I…
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Just Passed SWITCH
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rebuild/add to my rack or rent rack time at ine
I may of mention of this in another thread that strayed from the OP but i figure i'd make its own thread. Well i am debating whether or not to add to my current lab or just to rent rack time to lab for the ccnpv. They use 2811s i just realized they're running 12.4(22) ios. Now knowing they are running that ios makes me…
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My %$@&*^%$!@#$*&^%$# CCNP Certificate is bent!!!!
So after spending a year and a half and hundreds on exams and materials, Cisco sent my CCNP Certificate in an envelope that does not say "Do not bend" so I found it folded in my mailbox yesterday. Arrrrrrrrrrrrgghhhhh!!!! Guess who is not happy with Cisco <This Guy Anyone have a good e-mail contact for Cisco training…
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Upcoming Unicast Migration
Hey everyone, I had a question. I have to migrate unicast routes from 10 mb to 100mb circuits for a customer. There are about 109 unicast rip routes. Is there a program that can determine what IP address I could use to summarize all the unicast routes? It would save a lot of time then going through each route one at a time…
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routing performance when NAT is enabled
Most of us have probably seen the Cisco Routing Performance document, which specifies the routing performance for Cisco router platforms tested with 64 byte packets and no additional features(encryption, ACL's, QoS etc) enabled. In practise, how much does NAT affect router routing performance? It's clear that this depends…
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Quick ACL question
Hey all, I'm a bit confused coming across some ACLs that seem useless to me. I was hoping someone may be able to provide a rationale for doing something along these lines. This ACL is applied in the IN direction to a VLAN SVI with subnet 10.14.28.0/22. This is just part of the ACL, all the others are permits and then…
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BGP NSF/Graceful Restart
Hey guys...wanted to throw out a question for those of you who work with MP-BGP on 7600 or similar chassis. I'm working on enabling BGP graceful-restart throughout the network (OSPF, iBGP/MPLS with RR and VRFs), but wanted to get an idea of the impact on the control plane/forwarding plane before I enable it (will most…
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which exams?
Hey guys, Im looking for some advice of which Microsoft exams to take before CCNP. Im currently in networking of last 1 year and ccna qualified, and constantly coming across different microsoft systems on a daily basis which my employeer is looking to me for advice. My question is which entry level exams/cert would be most…
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Recommended VPN Study Materials
Hi All, Other than the official certification guide anyone know any good VPN study materials?
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IP Unnumbered problems
Been struggling to get IP unnumbered to work on a physical Gigiabit interface. I use the config below on a Port-channel subinterface all the time without an issue. Anyone see an issue with this config? interface GigabitEthernet1/1.10 encapsulation dot1Q 10 ip vrf forwarding Traffic ip unnumbered Loopback1 ip tcp adjust-mss…
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passed qos now CCIP complete
Title says it all. Now time to focus on CCIE. It always feels good to cross goals off the sheet...
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Cisco WAVE 694-K9 - Anyone ever use one?
I am installing a Cisco WAVE 694-K9 today. Don't need to do any configuration on it but just curious what it is and what it does. I think WAVE stands for Wide Area Virtulization Engine. Any ideas?
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As of this morning, CCNP are I!
After a weekend of being sick AND battling a bloody nose (I haven't had one of those in many years) in the parking lot before my exam AND a tropical storm blowing through...whew...I took my ROUTE exam this morning and completed my CCNP. For those of you who are unfamiliar, I started my CCNP back in 2009 and completed the…
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Need Help with CCNP Lab Connections
Can anyone tell me or point me to a resource to interconnect the following? Cisco 1841 Advanced Integrated Services Router 1 Cisco 2610XM 2610XM Multi-Protocol Multi-Function Router 2 WS-C2950-24 Advanced IOS 24 Port 10/100 Switch 2 WS-C3550-24-SMI Layer 3 (Enhanced EMI Image) Multi Layer IP 24 Port 10/100 Switch 1 WIC-1T…
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Boson Net Sim for CCNP any good?
I tried doing a search but wasn't able to find anything too concrete. As I prepare to jump into my CCNP studies head on I am trying to really organize what I will be using for study material. Has anybody ever used this for CCNP? CCNP Network Simulator & Router Simulator | NetSim 8.0 I used the for CCNA edition of this…
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Passed Route
Hello, first post. Passed route last thursday, with a score of 825, 50mins left on the clock(I get an extra 30mins for english not being my native language). I used the following material: INE CCNP R&S FLG. Over all great resource, I found this extremely easy to read. OCG. Confusing at first due to no prio real world…
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1550nm transceivers and multi-mode fiber
According to Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules for Gigabit Ethernet Applications Data Sheet, 1310nm 1000BASE-LX/LH transceivers work fine with 62.5/125µm(OM1) and 50/125µm(OM[234]) multi-mode cables. However, which distances might one expect in practice? According to Cisco one might expect 550m when using 1310nm…
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Just starting CCNP Route
Hey all, Last week, I passed my CCNA with a 933. Now, it's time to move ahead with CCNP route. I've got GNS3 loaded and configured - it's all ready to go. The question I have for most of you that have been through this is what reference material would you suggest? I heard the Wendell Odom books are a little dry while Todd…
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passed qos now CCIP complete
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CCNP Security Track
Hi, is there any big different between v1.0 and v2.0 CCNP security exam, I already have v1.0 books, or should I order for v2.0 exam books.
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autonegotiation not able to detect the speed
I have a Fa0/7 port in WS-C2950-24 switch connected to a router. I have no access to the router. What I find odd is that in case I enable autonegotiation for speed("speed auto" under Fa0/7 configuration), the "line protocol" of the interface will go down: WS-C2950-24#sh int Fa0/7 statusPort Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed…
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RSTP Synchronization
I've been trying to work my way through STP. It's been slow going since it seems to be mostly theory. I think I've finished STP and almost finished RSTP - the only thing I'm kindof getting stuck on is part of the synchronization process. I've got most of it - how the root sends the proposal bpdu & the receiving switch…