Failed ICND2 today

Took the ICND2 test today and failed. Had a serious time management problem and had to run through the last part of the test. Positive side is I know what I’m weak on and what to work on. Will target a retake next week so everything is still fresh. FORWARD!!

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xza

I'm running through cbt nuggets, then I'll read odom's icnd 2 and use packet tracer along the way and rewatch the cbts, this is my prep for the icnd 2. What was your prep?

nvrdunn

Basically the same, cbt nuggets, odom's book but I built out my own lab. I'm slow at subnetting which cost me to much time early on, really need to work on that.

xza

Ah, I see. Better luck next time!

networker050184

Good luck on the next one!

kweevuss

Get back in it soon! Subnetting was a hard topic for me for a while, just always remember taking 256-subnet mask. I eventually burned the CIDR cart into my head

mgmguy1

Sorry nvrdunn, I am sure you will pass ICND 2 here soon. I sit for my CCNA exam tomorrow and I have been doing the same things in my prep for the exam that you and xza are doing.

RouteMyPacket

kweevuss wrote: »

Get back in it soon! Subnetting was a hard topic for me for a while, just always remember taking 256-subnet mask. I eventually burned the CIDR cart into my head

Here is how I do it but yes memorization through repetition and experience makes it automatic.

i.e. 10.0.3.63/28

/28 in binary is 11111111.11111111.11111111.11110000 which represents 255.255.255.240

"interesting octet being the 4th one so... 256 - 240 = 16, ok that's our increment

Now,

0 0 1 1 1 1 1 = "interesting" octet in binary
1 1 1 1 0 0 0 = interesting subnet mask in binary (240)

If 1's match, drop a one down, otherwise leave it as 0

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 = 48 so that's the network 10.0.3.63 sits on

10.0.3.48 - 10.0.3.63

JaydenMoon

Keep your head up Nvrdunn - you will get it the next time!!!!

MrBrian

Just keep chugging. I nearly ran out of time when I took ICND2 and barely passed. In retrospect, had I failed, it would have made me a stronger CCNA at the time. You'll get it!!