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problem in my home lab
Although passed CCNA, I have to say I'm still bad at making a network. Above is my lab. I got ospf working ok, can see every network in every router. From PC1, "ipconfig" shows "default gateway", "dns server" and "dhcp server" are 192.168.0.1, which is the wireless router's setup. PC2 works fine, can go to the internet. I…
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Call Manager
Does anyone know what the requirement are to get call manager as a demo or full and how much it would cost?
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BSCI - 3rd time lucky..hopefully.
Hi all, this is my first post and im hoping to use this forum a lot more since stumbling across it on the web.. Im currently studying for BSCI and really struggling with it, already failing 2 attempts by 1 or 2 questions at most at a guess..to be honest its putting me off the 3 attempt and its doing my head in!! Some of…
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BCRAN
Hey people Anyone written the BCRAN examinination recently, would like to know the general format of it...eg. sims, mcqs, etc...just a guideline will be great! Thanx
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CCSP Group study SAFE 642-542
Hello, I have my CCSP recertification coming up, if anyone’s in the same boat and would find a group study adventitious then get me on MSN Richard_grevile@hotmail.com The exam I will be taking is “CISCO SAFE” 642-542
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Juniper JNCIA-FWV
Has anyone on this forum done a juniper certification before? If so, could you advise me? I have been wanting to do a juniper certification for a while, I have been offered a great deal on a Netscreen 5GT Firewall but im really green when it comes to juniper products. So would this firewall be alright as a study tool for…
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GWGK updates?
After months of hammering away at the Afghanistan network, I am ready to get back on track with the CCVP. Things are so slow here that I have plenty of time to read and practice. Believe it or not, there are vue testing centers on Bagram AB. I also got a new lab; government sponsored which makes my lab at home look pretty…
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642-532 IPS Finally done
After all this time I finally sat down a couple days ago to get this IPS test done. I just got back from the testing center and after 45 minutes I finally passed this damn test. I am glad this is over since this was not my favorite topic. I passed with 953. The test was the hardest exam I have ever taken. These new Cisco…
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CVOICE
Can anyone tell me what book / books I need to read for the 642-432 exam? Perferably Cisco Press. Thanks!!
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IP default gateway in switch
Helo guys, need help to clear my understanding about "ip default-gateway" command in switch. Can some 1 explain when and why we use this command in switch, because switch has an inbuilt feature known as "unicast flodding" which will send the packet to all ports if destination is unkown. Thanks
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HELP Dyanmips
I successfully install the Dynamips in XP windows. I issue the command list to see the list of routers I have. But when I issue the telnet it's just giving me a telnet window. I read the doc file that I can edit the dynagen.ini, I change the telnet = start telnet %h %p to telnet = start telnet R1 2001. After this I tried…
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Passed the PIX exam...
Just curious as to how many people have taken this exam already? I've gone through the 3rd edition of the Cisco book (which covers v7 of the software) and am almost done with the CBTNuggets as well. I will probably do some online rack time after that. Just looking for any extra thoughts from those of you who have taken it.…
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Passed QoS
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router port open
Hi, Is it normal that a tcp port 21 or pop3 port on a router is open? By the way i have a firewall which my security control is done there. thanks.
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Routing Simulator Suggestions
Hello. I have been banging away studying for the BSCI exam and making good progress however I am now to the point where I would like to start practicing some configurations and play around with things and I have come to an impasse. For my CCNA I made use of a router SIM that was included with one of my textbooks and that…
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Passed BSCI Today
Well, I have to say that it was very rough compared to other exams I've taken. Scored 850/1000...not bad...onwards and upwards toward BCRAN/BCMSN. I'm gonna try to do both of them at the same time. I have minimum knowledge of both of them, so why the hell not. :)
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Hi guys, till now i still do not understand the term NBMA, c
Hi guys, till now i still do not understand the term NBMA, can anyone explain the term in the simplest form ? thanks
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IPv6 reading
I've been looking through the Cisco certification site and have not come across a cert dealing directly with IPv6, but regardless of that I would like to start getting more serious with my studies seeing as it's coming on strong now days. I was wondering what recommended reading yall would list. I found a couple that look…
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BGP Multihoming
Hi guys, I've been brushing up on my BGP knowledge(aswell as others)! I just wanna know - Is multihoming used solely for the purpose of redundancy? Also, I read that BGP can sometimes be used in place of an IGP - Why? When? One final thing - Are the BGP message types covered heavily in the exam? I understand the four main…
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SNPA
Can anyone give me a feel for what to expect on the SNPA exam? Basically, I've passed SND (somewhat easy) and IPS (somewhat hard) and am looking to see if anyone has taken these 2 exams as well as the SNPA exam so that you can compare them in terms of difficulty. Thanks
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General Questions
Well i've been reading some papers and i have some question, plz be gentle :P Every question is about 6500 switch. 1. Why should i use SLB ? 2. Why we put hsrp in vlan interfaces ? 3. What are the benefits of configuring etherchannel ? 4. How is there vlan communication between 6500 switches without the need for router.
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Documentation DVD
Is it possible to buy the doc dvd if you are not registered on cisco.com? I'm not working for a service partner or any of the things they request! Does anyone have any links where i can buy this? Thanks
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cisco 3640 hassle
Need your solution here. bid 2 3640 routers from 2 auctions on ebay(same seller though), one with DC power supply one with AC. Got them today and found out the DC one with no AC-DC adapter, I actually mis-comprehended the auction description I thought it came with the adapter. Mike's suggestion was to buy one AC-DC…
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i need some suggestions regarding the home lab
Hi all I am currently looking at www.ciscokits.com for their ccnp economy kit, i have some concerns that i would like to ask for your opinions.. http://www.ciscokits.com/cube/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=27 that link above will take you directly to the kit i am mentioning if i get that kit to study for my ccnp, after i…
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OFF TOPIC " BGP iis very very diffucult"
Hi guys, I am now reading about BGP routing protocol and no doubt it's very difficult to understand. After reading chapter 8 , watch CBT , read some documents from Cisco website , open my CCNP academy and ofcourse applying it to my cisco routers. I Just want to know if its play a big role on BSCI exam? Sometimes I forgot…
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AGGREGATOR what type?
I am confused which one is correct? An AGGREGATOR in CBT and Sybex it is an optional transitive but in CCNP Academy it is a well know discretionary. Which one is correct? Cisco or Sybex and CBT? I know the difference so don't explain it to me.
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Traffic generator
Anyone know of a good application thats freeware and easy to use?
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planning to do ccsp
hi i'm planning to do ccsp i need self study material can anyone help me please............
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Is CCNP blueprint changing?
I been reading some info that by late this year CCNP blueprint is gonna be changing, but i have yet to see any info on cisco site. Anyone got any information? http://www.netcominfo.com/certifications/18/CCNP_Cisco_Certified_Networking_Professional_training.html
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Books for self study
Hello! Its time for me to buy some books... I checked Amazon for sybex books con CCSP but the reviews aren't so good. I would like some opinions, if any, on Cisco Press books self study guides... ie: *CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition *CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN),…
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CCNP LAB WOOHOO FUN FUNz!
crappy cell cam pic for now and heres the new one lol Memory still isnt maxed but its ok, i run isis on the 2500s and everything else on the 2600s Suggestions, comments and questions- feel free to ask!
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Best books for BCRAN?
Just passed by CCNA and my BCRAN class is starting in a month. Does anyone have recommendations for the best BCRAN book(s)? Thanks!
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CCVP where to start?
Hi I want to go through the CCVP course. Can you advise if there is any specific order in which i need to talk the exam in order to get thro' effectively. Shud i first take Qos, IPT and... thanks
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problem with VOIP & IP phone
Dear Friends, I have a problem without the soliution, if u can help me....... At location A we are having Dial Peer configuration for FXS card, registered with our Gatekeeper at location B. * These VOIP Phones are able to do to and fro communication across Intranet including VOIP / IP Phones. * At same LAN we are having an…
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Books for BSCI
Hi, I am planning to prepare for BSCI. Please let me know about the good books available for the exam. And moreover for CCNA i had used BOSON netsim, will that be enough for BSCI or a hands on experience on the real equipment is neccesary. Thanks and Regards, Zeus.
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Help....
Hi All, Does any one know of a site where we can practice cisco stuff online(without downloading).... Im actually in a client server environment and cant install anything.... just wanted to make use of the idle time i enjoy... I Meant something like the techsim option on the techexams.com website... its just that we have 2…
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even more bgp
http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/ripe-40/tutorials/bgp-tutorial/sld001.html
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quick is-is question
Does IS-IS operate at layer 2 of the OSI model? Being a routing protocol I figured Layer 3. Does it have something to do with CLNS? Thanx
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need suggestions from experts
hi techexams.net. :) it's been a long time when i last login, well i miss this forum. im currently working for CCNP. i am sysad right now but i want to shift to the network world. it's my chance because our network engineer recently resigned and i'm the one whose assigned handling the network. my boss told me to play some…
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QoS (?) for Cisco 1721 Router
I have Vonage VoIP and I would like to setup QoS (I think this is what it is) on my router. Basically I want to ensure that there is 100+Kbps set aside (ALWAYS) and make sure the VOIP packets are set to the highest priority. Could anyone point me in some sort of direction on how to do this? I searched at ciscos website and…
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OSPF types
Could someone explain to me the different ospf area types? NSSA Totally stubby stub Why and when would you use the different types. I sort of understand a totally stubby but im having a hard time with the theory behind it all. Im not looking for a text book answer, I have plenty of those! Any help is appreciated. Thanx
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Go for CCSP or not??
Hello friends! I was thinking about CCSP. The first and only "problem" I see is that I have no way to do lab practice on PIX and IPC since I don't have such hw. I do have some router and switch emulators (ie bosom) but I don't think that will help for CCSP (at least not for PIX and IPS). So, I would like some…
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Clock rate question.
This is something I suppose I should know by now, but, I don't understand how clock rates correlate to the bandwith available on a link. For example, I'm consoled into a 2501 router on which there is a serial interface with a DB60 socket. The default bandwidth value on the interface is 1544Kbps. So, I assume that this is a…
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Help connect broadcast multi-access OSPF
Hello, can anyone help me, I have four routes all 2501 and one switch. We know that 2501 has only one aui port I( I am using transciever). I would like to connect the 4 routers on a 2900 series switch to perform broadcast multi-access , is this possbile. 2nd. I have boson netsim, and configure some multi-area configuration…
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SNMP trap
hi all, Can packets be trapped and traced to where it is coming from via an snmp trap. Also should it be placed before the router in the local subnet ? Also can it be used to stop ip spoofing? signing out-- ritam shome.
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Notes help on CCNP BSCI
Does anyone have any CCNP BSCI 642-801 notes they wouldn't mind sharing. I'm reading the Cisco Press book but would also love to use any notes that are available as well to be sure I'm prepared and ready! I did look over the EIGRP section on this site which was great! Thanks!!
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Passed MPLS - Got CCIP - Thanks keenon!
Passed MPLS Got CCIP Thanks again keenon for all the great CCIP posts (that also helped with the CCIE written exam)!!!! If I ever work for a Service Provider or get the CCIE SP it's going to be your fault! (that's the number of "Celebration Guinness" that's backlogged in the refridgerator. I will not take another…
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Cisco 7200 Simulator and windows platform installation
http://www.ipflow.utc.fr/index.php/Cisco_7200_Simulator I was trying to install this simulator for winodws paltform , but i could not get success I followed the instructions, but may be I missed something, which I did not figure out.
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What is DR Other on OSPF?
Any idea about DROther, I am searching on Cisco Website but I can't find any information. It is mentioned on 5th edition Sybex book I cannot understand why there is a DROther. I watch my CBT and it is not mentioned.
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One stupid question
Just one stupid question, I have a new router 5 with highest ID and priority. It will change the DR and BDR or it will not affect and accept the existing DR and BDR. [/img]
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Flow based MLS
I've been reading up on multilayered switching i.e. flow-based and cef Now in flow based switching i've seen its possible to use an external router for the layer 3 lookup.I've tryed to do this with my 2950 and its not supported.Probably its only supported on a layer 3 switch,but im wondering why you would have this setup…
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Please help building my CCNP home Lab
Recently I bought a Home Lab on Ebay and will be deliver on Thursday. However, I would like to ask some assistance to build my home lab. I bought two 2600 routers and 1 2500 router this will perform as Frame Relay Switch. I also bought 3 2900 series switch. I don't know if this lab can support in gainning my CCNP…
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Setting up my CCNP Rack,
I'm Finally on my own study time anyone in NC - Raleigh looking to study email me bmcneil2k@nyc.rr.com. I have a 2523 Frame Switch where can I find configurations for this device. I would like to get my Lab's up and running just a little vauge on some configs
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switching query
A datagram transiting the router is accepted into the router if the frame header (of the frame in which the datagram resides) contains the Layer 2 address of one of the router’s interfaces. guys I just want to confirm that datagram will be accepted only if it contains the layer 2 address of the router interface on which it…
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OSPF/EIGRP/BGP on BSCI?
I've been reading on the BSCI exam and notice that a hell of a lot more time is spent on OSPF & BGP over anything else. Are these the 2 things I should focus on the most? Thanks.
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%OSPF-5-ADJCHG ?????
Can someone help me with this? %OSPF-5-ADJCHG: Process 1, Nbr x.x.x.x on xxxx(int) from LOADING to FULL, Loading Done i had problems few days ago with a wan link. The link was down about 2 minutes and then in the router's log output i saw the line above. i can understand that the OSPF process detects the link down and…
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CCNP vs. CCSP
Hope everyone is doing well. I just passed the CCNA today, and am reading up on which route I want to take now. I want to eventually be mac daddy security pro, but I've talked to a couple guys who say to go for CCNP first. Reasoning is to have a complete and total grasp on internetworking etc...and then to veer towards…
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CCNP recertification.
Hello, I've left my recert pretty late, I've got to complete by Monday 3 July.. I'm pretty much ready for the MLS exam but haven't started on the other one. Just wondering if the composite is a better option than doing two.. I thought it was too much to remember in one hit so decided to do both seperately. Cisco says you…
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match tag and this scenario
Route map is set by using match and set commands. match command specifies criteria what must be matched. It makes sense for me if I have got for instance these two type of configurations :ip as-path access-list 15 permit _254$--->conditionroute-map STOP_TO_MYNETWORK deny 10 match as-path 15-------here match happened to…
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Please help me decided with this
Do you think this Lab is worth? It cost $800 but will cost me $1400 due to some shipment cost, I want it but it too expensive, Do you think this will help me. 3 x CISCO 2500 Series Routers 1 x Black 19" Equipment Rack 2 x CISCO SERIAL Crossover Cables (to connect WAN Ports) 3 x CISCO 2900/1900 Series Switches with at least…
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Radius 802.1x LAB TEST
Hi guys, i planning to do Radius 802.1x LAB TEST. I got a 2950c switch, what are the application i needed ?? any freeware or shareware recommended to do radius authentication ?? Can some1 share me a configuration guide or any reference for this test... Thanks a lot.......
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Do I need to assign IP address on an IP unnumbered int.
Just want to know if I need to assign an ip address when I issue the command IP Unnumbered, I know it's only work in Point to Point.
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Boson Ccnp V6.0 And Isdn Labs
I have got 'Boson NetSim for CCNP v6.0", but I could not find an option to design my own (I knew there are predesigned labs) ISDN or Frame Relay Lab. Is there such an option, that I am not aware of it ?
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Lab rental with multiple switches?
Anyone know of a lab rental i can use with multiplle switches connected back to back? Seems like every lab rental focuses on routers with maybe couple of switches connected here and there but never together. I would like a lab rental with maybe 4 or 5 switches b2b.
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BCMSN Simulation Questions
I have my CCNA and I am now wanting to focus on my CCNP. I have read the Cisco Press book for BCMSN. I am about to purchase the transcender questions and have the CBT Nuggets for BCMSN(It seems outdated since he refers to 1900series switches). I was wondering if anyone knows what possible simulation questions pop up on the…
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no priviledge mode password for 1721
Hello mates. I know I should've known this but I need a quick answer if anybody can help. I'm trying to get into the priviledge mode on a 1721 router>enable %No password set router> That is what I'm getting, how do I set an enable password if I can't even get to the enable mode? Thanks for your responses in advance!
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CCNP Passed!
Passed the CIT today to complete the CCNP... Finally!
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Which book is better Cisco Press CCNP or Sybex CCNP?
Just want to know which one is better to read I found that more details on Cisco Press CCNP.
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multilayer switch
can Anybody tell me what is the basic diference between multilayer switch and a router.
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questions to bring my lab to the internet
I'm trying to bring my lab to the internet. I have cable internet connection. Hope the chart can be like this: I'm gonna use straight-through cable to connect 2520 to the wireless router because everytime I connect 2 pc to the wiereless router, it assigns ip from network 192.168.0.X. So, I assume the wireless router can be…
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how to set flash file from "read-only" to rewritea
top2520#erase flash:1 Erasing the flash:1 filesystem will remove all files! Continue? [confirm] Erasing device... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ...erased Erase of flash:1: complete top2520#erase flash:2 Erasing the flash:2 filesystem will remove all files! Continue? [confirm] %dev_open: System flash not writable %Error…
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anyone take a look at this?
I have 3 2520 routers. only this one seems looking for something constantly; And it always interrupt my typing and ruins the command. The information below is after I run "sh ver" command. can anyone tell me what kind of setting the previous user was using? I already upgrade IOS to 12.3. but this still appears. System…
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What materials do I need for CCNP?
What materials do I need for CCNP? Is CCNP difficult? What routers and switch do i need for setting up a Home LAB and any idea where to buy and deliver it here in Qatar, near Dubai.
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Ok, back on the CCSP Horse again...
less than 48 hours after sitting for the CISSP it's back to reading the PIX/ASA book!! 642-522 here I come!!!
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bsci or bcmsn
Well after getting ccna im gonna jump straight into ccnp. A co worker just passed bcmsn and has given me all his study materials, but my question is, Would it be wise to do bcmsn before bsci? Is one harder than the other? I want to jump into switching and get the ball rolling. Thanks everyone.
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A/S serial port
I'm new on home lab thingy. Got 3 of 2520. before I bought i thought 4 serial ports will be cool but when i got them i noticed there are 2 A/S serial ports which can only deal with low speed. My question is, how can i use the a/s port? anything else i need to buy? does a/s serial only deal with modem?
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SND 642-551 resources
Not sure if I listed this page earlier in the forums, but I just added several good links/resources so in case I already did, here it again: www.techexams.net/ccsp/SND_642-551.shtml I'll be expanding this list over the next couple of months, as well as add new TechNotes and a practice test for this exam. If study/studied…
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3550 Hardware error. Non-free molecules??
My 3550 tanks shortly after booting. The only info sent through the console cable is the following. I though this was a pretty cool error message: "Non-free molecules were seen on the notify ring." whoah! Any ideas? The device came this way right out of the Cisco box. Initializing flashfs... flashfs[1]: 85 files, 4…
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Preparing for SND 642-551 exam
It feels like last year since I recertified my CCNA/CCDA by passing the BSCI exam, but Cisco just informed me that I have until early September to recertify. I already have the cisco guide for the BCMSN, but somehow I lost interest in 'building cisco multi-layer switched networks'. I don't know why but switches never had…
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anything wrong with this 2520
I was doing initial setup for one of my 2520, when the following displayed(I was setting up ip address for a serial port, i dun think it's related the display). Is this router defective? Loading middle2520-confg ...... [timed out]ed out Loading cisconet.cfg [timed out] User Access Verification Loading middle25.cfg ......…
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Salary Survey
Hello, Maybe i'm rude to ask bout this topic but just want some ideas with people holding CCNP and their pays. Thanks!
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back in the game
just wanted to say wasup to everyone. this forum helped me pass the CCNA back in april. so I'm counting on you guys to get me through the CCNP haha. I'm starting with the BSCI cuz thats where the Sybex book starts. I'm also using a website called certificationzone and thinking about buying the CCNP Boson simulator, i hope…
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SNRS - 502
Not that I can add anything dramatically new about this one but here's my experience with the exam: Firstly I have no Cisco hands on experience...yes laugh all ye who already get to play with the actual boxes as I'm busting my ass trying to break into Network engineering ;) (I have 10 years Desktop/Server support, just no…
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Hot pull/plug ok?
Stack up all routers and switch. During the initial setup for each device, is it ok to use one "hyper terminal" profile for all devices? i mean, open the hyper terminal and just swap among the console ports?
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do i need a fixed IP from my isp?
I decided to build my own lab for CCNP, instead of NetSim. I'm wandering weather i need to apply for a fixed ip? if not, what would the topology be? any other application need to install on my computer? any website to recommend? I have one 2620 with a serial wic, 3 of 2520. thanx!
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Vendors competing with Cisco. Certs + interesting facts
Out of curiosity, I decided to do a little research on competing technologies. According to Yahoo Finance: Nortel Networks, Avaya, and Juniper are direct market competitors with Cisco. Below is a rough comparison of the companies. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/co?s=CSCO Cisco Juniper Nortel Avaya Market capital 122bil 9bil…
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a hand-on experience question
when you add a router into a single ospf area, you do the router configuration before or after the connection? which way has the minimal impact on the existing network?
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What is required to be CCVP
I read on cisco's site there are multiple test for CCVP, but if you certify in one test will u considered to be CCVP certified? thanks for your time.
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just chitchat...how can it possible to get an older LSA
I'm reading ospf in a single area...correct me if i'm wrong. according to the design, in a multiaccess network, all routers build the adjacency with the elected DR and BDR. Then, I suppose every other routers get LSA from DR/BDR. But the cisco press book uses some lines to discuss about comparing the old LSA or new LSA. I…
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BCMSN
Hi, Would like to find out if QOS and IP Telephony would be out in the questions?
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BCMSN this Sunday.
Got it scheduled. Wish me luck folks - as usual this forum has been a great help. I tried to answer some ccna/ccnp forum questions this time around instead of asking soley for advice. Hopefully some of it has been useful. This week is definitely going to be a cramorama, particularly with this blasted QoS and Spanning Tree…
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BSCI Book
Hey Guys I am currently studying for Cisco BSCI Exam planning this month only i am using Cisco Press book by Clare Gough (self sudy) only . after seeing some **** questions i don't thimk the book i studied is gonna help me much please help which other book should I refer is it enough for me to clear exam or something else…
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solution to laptop w/o serial port
I'm using my desktop to the console port now. My neat 8.9" laptop has no serial port but usb. Can I manage to use it to the console port? Do those rs232 to usb cable on ebay work?
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Free once again,holiday time
Passed Bcran today 944, and extremely happy to have this nightmare over with.I've dreamt about the bcran for a month, the exam was ok, i really prepared for this exam and used multiple sources, no one source is enough for this exam.The problem with the brcan is that its a very broad spec and literally anything can appear…
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Passed MPLS - Got CCIP - Thanks keenon!
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Realistic time frame for CCNP?
I know this a very vague question, but how long did it take you to complete he CCNP?
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Needed advice I on BCSI
Can anyone advice me on this exam. I will be taking it soonest. Which area should I master Which area should I lay less enphasis Does simulation normally comes out ? If yes what sort if any Idea Please help
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What a drag! Clare Gough's BCSI really sucks
Just got this book to start my CCNP. After like 30 pages, I have to ask me, what am I doing to myself? I found no fun in reading tech books, and this is not me! I'm not seeking a reference book which puts point 1 2 3 together, I'm just a new-coming CCNA. I need a book which uses interesting sentences and thought-provoking…
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CCNP where to start?
I would like to start focusing on the CCNP track now. I am debating whether to start with the BSCI exam or the BCMSN. My 4th semester starts tommorrow and it touches mostly on basic layer 2...The dilemma is that my 5th semester (this january coming up) gets heavy into routing (OSPF/BGP). my 6th semester covers advanced lan…
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multicast address 224.0.0.1
Hello, How can i send any message to every pc to my local network using multicast address? is it possible using 224.0.0.1? I tried from dos mode using the net send command (net send 224.0.0.1 hello!), but it did not work. And how can i ping every pc of my LAN? If possible please suggest me for the two cases. Many thanks!!…