Will this get me through ICND1

bjjwizard

Instead of me asking what I should do, Ill tell you guys what i know and can do and hopefully you can let me know if this will be enough to pass ICND1.

Just completed first Cisco class, all test were between 88% - 100%

I understand and can setup RIP V1 and V2, EIGRP, OSPF. I can setup all passwords, I understand and can troubleshoot from the debug command.

I know how to subnet pretty good.

I understand everthing in the startup config. I know plenty of commands in the privilege mode, config mode and interface mode.

What do you guys think?

phoeneous

Switching is a major part of icnd1.

bjjwizard

phoeneous wrote: »

Switching is a major part of icnd1.

What do you mean by switching? do yo mean actual switches?

billscott92787

Yes,


That is what he means. Switches, the protocols that run on them, VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol), STP (Spanning-tree protocol), RSTP, VLAN configurations, how to assign a specific interface to a VLAN, how to check which VLAN those interfaces are assigned to. What a trunk is, how to configure a trunk, how to configure an access port, how to configure port security. How to check spanning-tree information, like which ports are blocking, forwarding, disabled, etc... The process (STP) that the ports go through, "blocking, listening, learning, forwarding, and disabled." You need to know this plus some other stuff. I would definitely dig into switching before you attempt the ICND1.

jmc012

bjjwizard wrote: »

Instead of me asking what I should do, Ill tell you guys what i know and can do and hopefully you can let me know if this will be enough to pass ICND1.

Just completed first Cisco class, all test were between 88% - 100%

I understand and can setup RIP V1 and V2, EIGRP, OSPF. I can setup all passwords, I understand and can troubleshoot from the debug command.

I know how to subnet pretty good.

I understand everthing in the startup config. I know plenty of commands in the privilege mode, config mode and interface mode.

What do you guys think?

Also I would want to be better than pretty good at subnetting, if you can answer the questions at subnettingquestions.com in your head in about 15 seconds you should be ready on that part. Remember that is big percentage of the test. I know a support engineer that failed it because he was use to using a subnet calculator and wasn't fast enough.

bjjwizard

billscott92787 wrote: »

Yes,


That is what he means. Switches, the protocols that run on them, VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol), STP (Spanning-tree protocol), RSTP, VLAN configurations, how to assign a specific interface to a VLAN, how to check which VLAN those interfaces are assigned to. What a trunk is, how to configure a trunk, how to configure an access port, how to configure port security. How to check spanning-tree information, like which ports are blocking, forwarding, disabled, etc... The process (STP) that the ports go through, "blocking, listening, learning, forwarding, and disabled." You need to know this plus some other stuff. I would definitely dig into switching before you attempt the ICND1.

Ugh, Well in my class we haven't talked about switches at all. i even asked my teacher if she thought we would be ok just knowing what we knew, she said yes, i dunno maybe it was one of her bad days cuz shes pretty good.

Well can anyone recommend any good books for the switches info on the ICND1

networker050184

Get the Odom books. They will cover everything you need.

mikej412

bjjwizard wrote: »

Just completed first Cisco class

You might want to take the 2nd class and learn the other half of the stuff you need to know for the ICND1 exam

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/docs/DOC-4987

Agent6376

See your other tread you started here: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/49219-taking-icdn1-soon-any-tips.html

Pay close attention to the last paragraph.

Good Luck!

phoeneous

bjjwizard wrote: »

What do you mean by switching? do yo mean actual switches?

What other switches are there? Fake ones?

Look here: 640-822 ICND1 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems

If you're teacher told you that you dont need to know switching to pass icnd1, its time to get a new teacher.

bjjwizard

phoeneous wrote: »

What other switches are there? Fake ones?

Look here: 640-822 ICND1 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems

If you're teacher told you that you dont need to know switching to pass icnd1, its time to get a new teacher.

I just didn't know by the term switching you meant switches, I thought maybe you were talking about a certain aspect in the routers. And my teacher didn't say we don't have to know switches, we just didn't cover them and she said we'll be alright thx tho

SephStorm

If i had to guess, your teacher probuly beefed you guys up on routing? Looking at your post those sound like routing protocols with my very limited cisco experience. From what i've gathered, ICND1= Switching(little routing)+ ICND2(routing) = CCNA(Routing and switching)

phoeneous

bjjwizard wrote: »

we just didn't cover them and she said we'll be alright thx tho

I'd be very concerned if your teacher a)didn't cover switches and b)told you you'd be alright not knowing about switches.

Switching is a key fundamental to networking, not just Cisco. Switches are everywhere.

What class/school is this?

bjjwizard

Ok so i spoke to my teacher today and asked specifically if switching will be on the ICD1 exam and she said no, she said switching is on the ICND2 exam not 1. I dont know who right but I guess i gotta learn me some switching nyways

SephStorm

lol, she is dead wrong.

Show her this:

640-816 ICND2 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems

Mainly this:

Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices


Configure and verify Frame Relay on Cisco routers
Configure and vary PPP connection between Cisco routers

• Configure, verify and troubleshoot OSPF
• Configure, verify and troubleshoot EIGRP

then show her this:

640-822 ICND1 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems

Mainly this:
Implement a small switched network

• Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
• Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies
• Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
• Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts
• Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
• Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
• Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
• Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures

You might want to get you money back and use it for your ICND2 exam

phoeneous

bjjwizard wrote: »

Ok so i spoke to my teacher today and asked specifically if switching will be on the ICD1 exam and she said no, she said switching is on the ICND2 exam not 1. I dont know who right but I guess i gotta learn me some switching nyways

Are you serious? If she told you that, she is completely clueless.

Print this out for her:

640-822 ICND1 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems

cisco.com wrote:

640-822 ICND1
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

Exam Number: 640-822 ICND1
Associated Certifications: CCENT and CCNA
Duration: 90 Minutes (40-50 questions)
Available Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Korean, French, Portuguese
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Exam Description Exam Topics Recommended Training Additional Resources
Exam Description
The 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. The exam includes topics on networking fundamentals; connecting to a WAN; basic security and wireless concepts; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; configuring RIPv2, static and default routing; implementing NAT and DHCP; and configuring simple networks.

Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

*Describe the operation of data networks.
Describe the purpose and functions of various network devices
Select the components required to meet a given network specification
Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network
Describe common networking applications including web applications
Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models
Describe the impact of applications (Voice Over IP and Video Over IP) on a network
Interpret network diagrams
Determine the path between two hosts across a network
Describe the components required for network and Internet communications
Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach
Differentiate between LAN/WAN operation and features



*Implement a small switched network
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet technologies
Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts
Explain the operation of Cisco switches and basic switching concepts
Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks including remote access management
Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands
Implement and verify basic security for a switch (port security, deactivate ports)
Identify, prescribe, and resolve common switched network media issues, configuration issues, autonegotiation, and switch hardware failures


*Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office
Describe the need and role of addressing in a network " Create and apply an addressing scheme to a network
Assign and verify valid IP addresses to hosts, servers, and networking devices in a LAN environment
Explain the basic uses and operation of NAT in a small network connecting to one ISP
Describe and verify DNS operation
Describe the operation and benefits of using private and public IP addressing
Enable NAT for a small network with a single ISP and connection using SDM and verify operation using CLI and ping
Configure, verify and troubleshoot DHCP and DNS operation on a router.(including: CLI/SDM)
Implement static and dynamic addressing services for hosts in a LAN environment
Identify and correct IP addressing issues


*Implement a small routed network
Describe basic routing concepts (including: packet forwarding, router lookup process)
Describe the operation of Cisco routers (including: router bootup process, POST, router components)
Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect routers to other network devices and hosts
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2
Access and utilize the router CLI to set basic parameters
Connect, configure, and verify operation status of a device interface
Verify device configuration and network connectivity using ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH or other utilities
Perform and verify routing configuration tasks for a static or default route given specific routing requirements
Manage IOS configuration files (including: save, edit, upgrade, restore)
Manage Cisco IOS
Implement password and physical security
Verify network status and router operation using basic utilities (including: ping, traceroute,telnet,SSH,arp, ipconfig), SHOW & DEBUG commands


*Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
Describe standards associated with wireless media (including: IEEE WI-FI Alliance, ITU/FCC)
Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network. (including: SSID, BSS, ESS)
Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point
Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including: open, WEP, WPA-1/2)
Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks


*Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
Explain today's increasing network security threats and the need to implement a comprehensive security policy to mitigate the threats
Explain general methods to mitigate common security threats to network devices, hosts, and applications
Describe the functions of common security appliances and applications
Describe security recommended practices including initial steps to secure network devices


*Implement and verify WAN links
Describe different methods for connecting to a WAN
Configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection

mikem2te

Don't believe what these teachers say, I went for a CCNA course a few months ago.

It turned out the course he taught was 8 years old, the exam it was preping for has actually been replaced twice!!

No mention of IPv6, Wireless, EIGRP and a few other key topics. We also wasted too much time on things removed from the exam such as ISDN dial up. And the lab equipment, shocking, Catalyst 1900 switches & 2500 routers. He also said you can use calculators in the exam.

I was really annoyed and I didn't even pay for the course. Needless to say I don't think I will ever use that provider again. I won't mention their name but will say they are based in Cardiff.

SephStorm

hey I have a 2500!

mikem2te

SephStorm wrote: »

hey I have a 2500!

2500s are not too bad, the 1900 switches on the other hand!!

Slowhand

mikem2te wrote: »

2500s are not too bad, the 1900 switches on the other hand!!

Oh, the 2500s are bad. Just about the only thing they're good for in a modern CCNA lab is to be an access-switch between other pieces of equipment.

SephStorm

What about a CCENT lab? If not, I need to know what I should be looking at. I don't have a even moderate budget at the moment.