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vlans for performance
hey guys I have a questions on vlans. Do you think vlans create better performance? We have at our branch office huge vlans that encompass all servers and all users at that branch? so servers and users are in same branch. when I copy a file that is huge say 9 GB from one server to another at a loca branch, all the users at…
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About router Bundles
Hello everyone, I am planning to buy some routers for my voice lab. I've got some questions about the router's bundles. For example , I was looking for a cisco router 2811. But I found there are some choices like :CISCO2811-SRST/K9, CISCO2811-ADSL/K9, CISCO2811-CCME/K9, etc. There are actually many bundles if you check…
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CCNP TSHOOT physical buildout
I'm trying to build out the CCNP TSHOOT topology and I have a few questions. I've got a second 3550 on the way so here's what I have so far. 1721 2620xm 2610 2503 2 x 3550 2 x 2950 Everything looks like it should be OK except i'm not sure about that 2503. I THINK it's running 12.1. Is this going to support at least most of…
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Question regarding clientless SSL VPN
If I want each user to log into the ASA via VPN with their own bookmarks (RDP, VNC, CIFS, etc) already there. Do I have to create a separate group policy for each user?
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Picked up 2 3550's
I picked up 2 x 3550 24 Port EMI Inline PWR/POE for 530 $ including S&H, what do you guys think?
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How to quickly turn off ALL CUCM 7x/8x trace?
Hi guys, I just noticed that in CUCM 7x/8x, all trace settings are defaulted as "on". I tried to turn off all of them on a check box or a radio button.... but couldn't find it. Do we have to click through all CUCM servers/service groups/services and turn them off one by one?? Have a nice weekend!
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EIGRP variance over 2 routers?? Possible?
I tried labbling this up in GNS3 no luck. R1WANR2 |......................| R3WANR4 Varience was placed on R3 an and R1. (I set a varience of like 80 so i made sure my metrics was ok) If at R3 contacting a Loopback on R2 i wanted load-balancing routes in the table so it would have two paths: Path 1: R3-R1-R2 Path 2:…
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SSL VPN - properJavaRDP Error Message
Hi All, I have a Server which sits behind an ASA, when trying to RDP to it, I recieve the following error message. Do I need to add some sort of config to the ASA to permit properJavaRDP? Thanks :)
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IP phone power consumption on 3560E
Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to ask but i've got a question regarding power supplied to POE ports. I've got a WS-C3560E-48PD-S switch, which the cisco website states "420W available for Cisco Enhanced PoE, allowing > 15.4W to all 24 ports" A couple of things regarding this: 1. Why does it say all 24 ports, when…
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VTPv2
Hi, Regarding to CCNP Switch Official Guide: In VTP version 1, a transparent mode switch does not even relay VTP information it receives to other switches unless its VTP domain names and VTP version numbers match those of the other switches. In VTP version 2, transparent switches do forward received VTP advertisements out…
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Cisco IOS Firewall Explanation
Hi, Could someone please explain the below configuration to me and what it exactly is doing? Thanks in advance. t tcp reassembly queue length 512 ip inspect tcp reassembly memory limit 256 ip inspect name FW tcp router-traffic ip inspect name FW udp router-traffic ip inspect name FW dns ip inspect name FW icmp ip inspect…
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Pass my TSHOOT
Hi, Finally I pass the TSHOOT and get my CCNP.
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Question about SIP to PSTN cause mappings
This may be a dumb question, but my knowledge of e&m signaling is limited, so here goes. I am using a 3845 as a voice gateway, with T1 CAS (e&m-wink-start) on one side and SIP on the other. If i place a call to one of the SIP phones and it returns a 486 busy here SIP message to my 3845, does that 486 get mapped to a pstn…
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VPN Commands
Hi All, Could someone please explain what the following commands mean? vpn-idle-timeout 30 vpn-session-timeout 720 Thank you. :)
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Boson again.....
Sorry all, this is going to come off as really arrogant and I swear I don't mean for it to be. I'm really not smart, so there, I said it However, I got my NA in late July and I just used the official cert guidebook which came with a practice test from Boson. If you are familiar with that it had some sims, some multiple…
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Tshoot Exam Guide.
hi, Is new tshoot exam guide is enough for preparing for tshoot exam. And does it also include ISCW and ONT course in tshoot.
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Layer 3 Routing on a 3550..
Hi Everyone, I've got a nice router in a rack (2801) that I want to replace with a Layer 3 switch (3550). This way I can bring the router home and play with it in my labs. For now, it's twiddling thumbs as all it's doing is routing between the two FastEthernet ports... interface FastEthernet0/0 (isp ip) ip address…
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BGP Study Material
I know this questions has probably been asked a dozen times on this site but what are some of the best study material for bgp. Im thinking about taking the BGP exam for the CCIP track in the near future.
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Dial-peers via T1 crossover
Hi, Trying to connect two analogue phone sets via T1 crossover cable but so far no luck. Any help to find a solution will be much appreciated. Thanks Topology: Phone x1111fxs-(R1)-T1crossover T1T1-(R2)-fxsx2222 Phone Home made T1 cross over cable 1 – 4 2 – 5 4 – 1 5 – 2 Almost same config on Router 2 (R2_3725) except clock…
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Cabling for Terminal Access Servers
I got a 2511 router, the one that doesn't use the octal cabling. Lots of conflicting info out on the web as to which cables to use. A few sites claimed you just use straight-through cables, but that's not true. I can confirm that you definitely need RJ45 to RJ45 rollover cables. These go for $6-10 each so go for the octal…
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642-813
hi everyone, haven't taken a cert in a while but have been working with switches, firewalls, and routers for a few years now. How long approx would it take to pass the NEW switching 642-813 exam. I understand it's hard to say but my ccna expires in 2 months so i am trying to figure out if i can do it or not
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RPC Ports on ASA 5520
Hi All, I am trying to open up RPC Ports between to services on an ASA 5520 using ASDM. For some reason ASDM only accepts, TCP & UDP. Anyone know a workaround? :)
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layer-3 EtherChannel problem
Hello All, can anyone please tell me how to create a layer 3 ether channel ? i have made layer 2 etherchannels, but i am unable to create a layer 3 etherchanel. i am trying to create a layer 3 etherchannel b/w a multi-layer switch and 2811 router on packet tracer. Multi-layer-switch ================ ms(config)#interface…
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CoS-to-DSCP
Hi, I read in (QoS Volume 1). Because of the CoS=5, the frame arrives at the Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch, it is instantly recognized as high-priority frame (CoS=5) and immediately placed in high-priority, no-delay queue. Because the switch recognize the frame as CoS=5, it is re-mark the DSCP filed to 40. Ok, my question is…
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DS3 Study Material
Good Day all. I've been told I may be working with DS3 in the near future and know nothing about the topic. I was hoping that those of you who have experience can point in my in the right direction: books, websites, etc. If I've put this inthe wrong forum I do appologize. I appreciate any input. ~show
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Cheap Racks
Hi all, Has anyone used this or similar racking for their cisco kits? Dantrak Net - New and Used Networking Equipment and Peripherals. Skeletek Racks and Accessories. Any info on whether they are good, bad or indifferent would be appreciated. Cheers
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GRE in TSHOOT
Hey guys, I've not come across anything to do with GRE tunnels in all of my studies for the BSCI and BCMSN whether it be in Cisco Press materials, etc. I've also not had the need to deal with them in a professional capacity either. So, as I'm labbing up the TSHOOT topo in GNS3, I'm stuck trying to figure out what all…
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2960's
I am right in thinking that the 2960's are layer 2 only switches.. I just saw one on ebay advertised as layer 2 3 and 4??? I just looking at work to get hold of 3 or 4 layer 2 switches, don't have to be any thing special as long as there cisco :) so I was thinking 2960's as these seem to be the current model. I have never…
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New CCNP Test Vouchers
Has anyone come across discounted test vouchers for the new CCNP (ROUTE, SWITCH, TSHOOT) ?
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VLAN security
How secure are VLAN's? does any one have some documentation on this. basicaly I want to tunnel a unsecure / unmanaged broadband connection across the site VLAN. so ADSL router ---- Cisco 3750 ---- lots of other stuff ---- Cisco3750 --- PC my idea is set the ports on the 3750's to access ports and vlan 50, (which is not…
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CCNP Switches
Hi Just curious to know if switches like the WS-C2950T 24 port would be good enough for CCNP track and for how long given the IOS features in exam change and talk of v15 etc? Looking for Router hardware too rather than GNS3 so any pointers for cheap would be good. Have a 2610 with dual WIC-1Ts and couple of 1700s and some…
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Anyone Studying for the CCIP?
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Ccnp at last!!!!
Took my TSHOOT today and passed with a 931/1000. Thanks for all the help on here guys. 2 1/2 years of on and off studying for this thing. Party time tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ASDM - Remote Access VPN Configuration
Hi All, I am trying to create a Remote Access VPN solution on an ASA 5505. After running the Ipsec Remote Access VPN Wizard, I can see the profile has been created. I am now trying to find out how I can remotely connect to the ASA using the VPN Client. How can I create an PCF file? If there is no PCF file, what are the…
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hello! i need your assitance!!
hello guys ... i need your assistance in order to resolve this exercise ..:) ... if you can resolve it and then post the configuration of each router.. ... i'll be very thankfull
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Core Switches - Redundancy / Load Balancing
I'm getting 2 new switches for the core of our network. Most likely getting 3560s. They will be running L3 and routing traffic between VLANs. I plan on using VRRP for redundancy. How can I accomplish some load balancing?
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HSRP link failure
If two switches are setup in an HSRP setup, I realize that the standby switch will become active if the active switch goes down. What would happen if the switchport died on access-sw-3 in the following picture? The standby switch isn't forwarding traffic, so how would hosts connected to SW3 get to the core?…
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CCNP journey off to a good but difficult start
I passed BSCI today with 898. It's the most difficult exam I've ever taken in my life. I already lost hope when I was halfway through, but I just kept going. I was even more depressed when a lady who was taking it for the second time finished in less than 45 minutes. It took me the whole 2 hours to finish it off. I'm happy…
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ISCW in 2 hours 20 minutes. UPDATE
Nervous as heck. I am prepared as best as I can think of. By 12PM I hope to be CCNP. UPDATE: Passed let the party begin!
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Confused+Help+CCNP
Am about completing my CCNA course from a reputable institution here in my country. which I will be certified but not from Cisco International. Before I planned taking the CCNA exams externally, But now I have decided to start CCNP course a month after the CCNA course. Now my problem is since when you write the CCNP exams…
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updating CCVP track? should we panic?
I've just started studying for the QoS exam, should I abandon ship and wait for the official word?
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Courses For CM and Unity Connection
Hi All I was wondering if anyone could make a recommendation for resources for learning Call Manager and Unity Connection. We are wanting to beef up our operational knowledge, as we have now had the systems over two years. Probably time to start learning something about them.... We would be interested in something DVD or…
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SNAF 642-524 = Book
Hi All, Can you recommend any books for the SNAF exam? Any links to sites would be great... Thanks :)
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virtual interfaces (possibly??)
I have never set this up correctly and am sure the various ways I have found work arounds are not the best (but they work ;) ) I have one main exteranl IP address (5.5.5.5) that is assigned by the ISP and have 2 static ip address (10.10.10.5 and 10.10.10.6) so on my router the dialer interface pick up the 5.5.5.5. but what…
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Passed TSHOOT - CCNP at last
Hey all, Well retook the TSHOOT and got 945, after labbing and creating as many scenarios as possible - still not an easy exam, alot of things can easily catch you out if your not use to troubleshooting - and I believe the only way you can pass this is to actually have experience troubleshooting and its methodologies - So…
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Route Study Materials
I am ordering some study materials to hit Route. I can pretty much order what I like given I will be reclaiming the cash from work So far I have on my list IP Routing Foundation (as opposed to official cert guide) Portable Command Guide Cert kit (video flash card etc) Any more suggestions/idea's? Thx all
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IOS user groups
Hi, I read a lot about restricting a VPN to only allow users who are in a set group to connect. my only question is how do you localy assign a user to a specifice group? this must be soemthing simple I am missing. All I want to do is I have set up a easy vpn server with local authentication. Now I jsut want to say only…
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New Cisco CCNP material
This question is for the folks who have the new CCNP books Amazon.com: CCNP Routing and Switching Official Certification Library (Exams I just want a clarification, it did mention that it comes with a CD and practice test engine. I would like to know if it comes with .pdf version of each book. If you already bought the…
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Buying a layer 3 switch
I want to buy a Layer 3 switch - as cheap as possible : I was looking at this : CISCO WS-C3550-48-SMI 3550 SERIES 48 PORT SWITCH on eBay (end time 19-Aug-10 16:00:31 BST) Do you think thats a good deal ? Thanks
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3550s and private VLANs
Ok, so what am I doing wrong here? Before I bought this 3550 I'm pretty sure I checked to see if it supported this and the cisco website said it did. I pulled up the feature nav for the exact image I threw on this and it says it supports private VLANs, but when I try to go configure it the command isn't even there. Am I…
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off hiatus
I decided to purse CCVP seriously as I come from voice world and work with it regularly. Went to local CC for IIUC as I had no voice hardware, and I found it interesting. Now that I have the time and hardware to play with I will try to make the best of it. I'm rereading CCNA:voice book before cvoice gets here. Looking…
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3500XL Configure SVI's
Okay, this is starting to aggravate me. I have configured a bunch of SVI's but on the 3500 and my 2900's they are being very stubborn. Am I missing something? interface VLAN1 ip address 192.168.1.50 255.255.255.192 no ip directed-broadcast no ip route-cache!ip default-gateway 192.168.1.1 DLSW#show ip int briefInterface…
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My Lab 2
Would these work for a CCNP lap? Cisco WS-C3512-XL-EN 12 Port Switch
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My Lab
Hello, I am going to try and buil my own lab. I have 4 1800 Series Routers and 3 2800 Series Routers. What and how many switches do i need? and will the routers above be okay to use? Thanks
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Help on Security Track
Hi, Need some help /suggestions I am ccnp(routing & switching) and now thinking of going into security track CCSP some time back also started training on ASA/SNAF but didn't completed 1. I would like to know is it possible to do all labs or most of the lab pratice for CCSP on gns3+vm ? Do we really need real equipment…
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VPN Tunnel = Router To ASA
Hi All, I am setting up an Cisco 2611 Router to establish an IPsec VPN Tunnel to an Cisco ASA. As for the Cisco ASA, I am using the ASDM GUI so am not to worried about configuring on this end, however I am using the CLI on the Router and wanted to double check my config with you people. Crypto Policy: ! ! crypto isakmp…
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New CCNP SP
Hi, What is different between CCIP and new exam CCNP SP, both exam dealing with Service Provider.
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SNAF study material
I am wondering what all of the folks who have passed SNAF used to study for the exam. I have a pix w/ 7.0 and a ASA security plus 5505. What books did you folks find that helped with studying? Thanks for the help
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Switch or Route first?
Hey all, I'm looking into starting to study for a CCNP level exam as my CCNA is going to expire in June of '11. I'm not sure which test would be better to hit first, switch or route and what type of equipment would be good to have for each. My home lab is a few years old and is mainly 2501s and a couple 3600s. I've been…
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PVDM2-32.. EBay rigth now
ok, just a heads up for anyone out there looking to pick up some 32's for their lab.. its going for 180 right now . compared to the rest of the hi price jackers on ebay.. its the lowest. just picked up 2 myself. effing finally completed my lab.. ahhh.. (for now) -T
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Passed CVOICE
Took 2 tries to get it, but I needed to recert my CCNA/CCNP. I guess now I am going to have to try to finish off the CCVP...
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Tshoot
Hey! Does anybody know, is there any multiple choice etc questions on TSHOOT or is it just pure sim based troubleshooting? And also, is there any new material/aspect about routing/switching not covered in old BSCI and BCMSN curriculum? thanks...
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3750 MAC Address Table
I am labbing MAC flooding attacks on my 3750 and came across a seemingly weird issue. When the table is full and I can see unicast frames on ports they weren't intended for 'show mac address-table count' still shows space for 40 more addresses. Are there some "slots" reserved on 3750s? I thought they might be for static…
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VRF lite with GRE tunnels
Hi, I read about a suggestion to use VRF lite with GRE tunnels to allow VLANs to span across a layer 3 link. But I can't any where find guides on setting this up, VFR is something I haven't ever used before. I have a core switch (4500) connected to two distribution switchs (3750's), and i need to have a vlan span across…
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Question for ONT and QoS test takers
How much more work was QoS above ONT?
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Nested Policy-Map
Hey all, I'm trying to shape all my traffic, then nest a policy-map that contains LLQ. But for some reason none of my RTP traffic gets mapped when using this nested policy. Here's the policy-maps when nested: policy-map Internet-Queueing class RTP priority 250 class class-default fair-queue random-detectpolicy-map…
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BGP with 2 Routers and 2 ISPs
Does anyone have any suggestions for this setup? Any major drawbacks?
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Question for ONT and QoS test takers
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2 T1s at a branch equal cost-EIGRP
Hey CCNP gurus I have a question. Now this is where the book learning turns to real world. Okay Say currently I have at one of our branch offices 1 T1 line that goes to the ISP. If I wanted to add 1 more T1 line to the ISP would I need to config equal cost load balancing on the Edge router or will it just do it…
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CISCO VPN Client
I set up a VPN server on a cisco router the other day, and am connecting to it with CISCO VPN Client there is no split tunnelling or local LAN access configured. But I notice on the stats when it is connected the discarded and bypassed count rise. Now discarded I can understand as there may be chatter on my home network…
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Terminating VPN on ASA behind PAT router
Hey guys, Having issues with terminating a VPN on an ASA 5505 when it's behind a standard home DSL router running PAT. Looks like this: Juniper SSG520 -> ASA 5520 -> Internet -> Netopia 2247 -> ASA 5505 Interesting traffic is: 172.26.1.0/24 (Juniper) , 172.16.2.0/24 (ASA 5505) Juniper IP(Peer): 2.2.2.2 ASA 5505 IP(Peer):…
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Network running only BGP internal/external???
Hey guys, I need some opinion on a network running solely on BGP having just 2 office 1 branch and one corporate, what are repercussion of just having BGP as our internal/external routing protocol, the admin at work manually encodes routes on the linux/windows box, so I was asked by our director to create a report, which…
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How many Cisco devices at your work?
Hey guys, just wondering, how many of you guys deal with 100% cisco equipment at work, 50%, 25% etc etc...
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CCNP previous to 2010 update
I am a Network Academy student. I finished my last CCNP course in May of 2010. I am now using Testout, and I want to get the older CCNP. I understand I get until July 31, 2011. When I sign up for the exam, I read I am supposed to enter some kind of code. Where do I get this code?
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GRE Keep alive issue
Hey all, I've been troubleshooting this issue for a while now and can't seem to get anywhere. I'm beginning to think I am looking over something very simple but just can't find it so I'm calling in the bug guns ;) . Attached is the basic network topology (sorry for my crude drawing): I know this isn't an ideal state by any…
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Easy VPN question
Some help needed. I have a router (3640) set up as a easy VPN server. it has one interface active 192.168.5.46 on the same subnet is a ADSL router with 192.168.5.254 which is used as the default gateway for PC's and is the default route on the 3640. and one PC with the IP address 192.168.5.48. before I connect the VPN i…
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CUCM Topology Question
Ok, this might be a dumb question, but we have ~20 clients spread around the area who we'd like to all get running Cisco phone systems. They are all small businesses with ~50 employees maximum. So the question is, would it be a bad idea to centrally host 1 CUCM cluster and have all their phones use it? In other words, we…
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Nested Policy-Map
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Moving on...
Took a second stab at BCMSN, again with no luck. It was actually about 2 weeks ago--I just haven't felt like seeing anything related to CCNP to be honest, including this site. Again, I was hit with what feels like a plethora of questions that I wasn't prepared for. I felt like I did great on the labs, much better than the…
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Issues with ordering printed Certificates
Anyone tried to order extra printed certificates from Cisco? I want to get a 2nd copy of my CCNA to show the valid expiration date. But the ordering system keeps on showing an error? Thanks.
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HSRP and %SW_MATM-4-MACFLAP_NOTIF
Hi, I am trying to resolve the problem with HSRP. DST1 is the STP root and HSRP active.The only port that is blocking is the marked one on DST2 (HSRP Standby) fr. When i am trying to ping the HSRP addressom the PC , i start to receiving the %SW_MATM-4-MACFLAP_NOTIF notifications on all over the place :) any suggestions? BR
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The heat is on Friday is the day ISCW.
Studied for 3 days straight and did not have a great score but passed ONT today. That leaves me with ISCW for Friday morning. I failed it once (last week) already with a VERY small margin so I am confident this time.
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Layer 3 Switch vs Router
TE, Can someone explain (or point me in the direction) to explain to me the differences between a layer 3 switch and a router? I understand the fundamentals between switching and routing... I guess my real question is: how do the two compare in routing features? I know a layer 3 switch can run routing protocols... What are…
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Ideas for Topology
Hello everyone! This is my first post. Today I get my CCNA Voice (CVOICE) and i wanna go to CCVP, so i buy some equipment (waiting come) and i need ideas to topology with this equipments and what more i will need to simulate a PSTN network in my home lab. I have this: 2 x 1760 w/ PVDM-256K-4, WIC-1DSU-T1, WIC- 1ENET,…
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Quick Review of Boson Netim Tshoot
I wrote a article in my blog. I just finished it, so I will come back to smooth it out after I rest my eyes from it. Check it out in the sig below.
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Passed BCMSN in its last week
Scored an 860 Glad I passed it, as it was the last week to take it and I wouldn't have had another chance. Now it's on to ROUTE! :)
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[NEWS] New Improved CCVP?
Just part of the monthly eLearning Newsletter... Instructors Needed for Upcoming CCNA Voice and CCVP Releases An opportunity currently exists to enable your company and your partners to prepare for new releases of the CCNA Voice and CCVP Voice certifications based on Cisco Unified Communications Manager v8.0 functionality.…
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ISIS ATT Bit
Failed my first go at BSCI and am ramping up for another shot next Monday. Quick Q about ISIS and the ATT Bit. If I perform the following steps on two routers each with an Ethernet connection to the same switch: - enable isis (router isis) - set the NET ( net 49.0001.0010.0100.3001.00 and a different address on the 2nd…
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I'm back! Work is less busy - Finally Passed BSCI and obtained CCNP
Hey everyone, Due to the busyness of work and family. I've been missing-in-action for a WHILE (last post was almost exactly a year ago)...but I did beat the deadline for the older CCNP track, completed my BSCI 642-901 with a 872 and became CCNP! As work becomes less busy in the 2nd half of 2010, I hope to return to TE and…
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Passed BCMSN
I have just passed BCMSN yesterday, Now I have {BSCI, BCMSN} in my collection. Will be doing TSHOOT in the next few months. Now my question to those who have done BCMSN,BSCI,TSHOOT combination, did you have to study the new ROUTE and SWITCH books to prepare for TSHOOT or the TSHOOT material is enough. I know the TSHOOT is…
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Cisco Books 40% off at Borders
Borders | Coupon 7w4f40 Hurry as it expires today!
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Need Help with a Cisco IPS Upgrade Please
Let me start by saying that I know nothing about the Cisco IPS devices and don't really know that much about ASA's. All i have done with the ASA is setup ACL's, inside and outside nats and VPN's but that was just copying an existing config and modifying it. This issue is a little different. I have to remove a Cisco IPS…
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TSHOOT passed, CCNP get!
Hey guys, Passed TSHOOT today and it took just over an hour! What a cool test, though you better be very solidly grounded in the fundamentals of how to config all the technologies. Like someone else said, the books are worthless, not worth any money nor the time to read them. If you pass the test, it will absolutely have…
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Pvdm3-16
Hi Guys I now have a PVDM3-16 that is left over from a project so was looking at selling it. Has seen about 1 month of service and came as part of a cisco bundle. I was wondering what sort of price you would likly sell this thing for ? i have google'ed it and they seem to be in the £300-£400 mark Is that right? Your input…
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PAgP Silent/Non-silent Mode
TE, Tell me if I’m reading this correctly. In the SWITCH foundation learning guide (p. 102), the characteristics of PAgP are Auto, Desirable, On, & “Non-silent”. I am very familiar with the Auto, Desirable, and On modes, but I hadn’t heard of the “Non-silent” option. The explanation is as follows: Is this saying that you…
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GNS3 Images
Having used GNS3 a bit now I find some images are much more stable than others.. For others out there do any of you have any prefered IOS versions and sets that you use, or do other people not get the stability issues I seem to find. I jsut spent ages setting up a VPN lab on two 7200's running the ios version 15.x.x. was…
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2 down, 1 to go
Passed the BCMSN today, insanely happy about it, especially with only 8 days to go :D I used the BCMSN Cert Guide, the CBT Nuggets, and also the Cisco Partner Elearning material, which while is dry and dull as anything, it fills in ALL the gaps. So that means only TSHOOT left to go, and I'm CCNP. Can't wait, especially…
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Foundation vs. official cert guide
I've decided to start digging into the SWITCH exam and i'm not sure which one of these books to get. I used Odoms books for CCNA and thought they were really great. The practice exams that came with them were harder than the real exam. Here's my thing: the foundation book it looks like does not come with any of those…
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Traffic shaping policy on T1 line
Hey everyone, I'm doing some traffic shaping & QoS on a T1 line soon and here's what I've designed so far after brushing up on CIsco white papers. I also ran auto discovery qos to determine most of my protocols running on this T1. (serial interface with HDLC) Please review it and let me know if it looks practical or any…
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Separate networks attached to one switch port?
We recently did a big network change over at our location that involved a change of our addressing scheme and VLAN's, which was all much needed. We are still not all the way done, as some static IP Addresses exist which can not be changed, in this case a printer. Those still act on the old vlan. I have a situation as…