what a nice thread. but the original purpose is not being actualised . i thougth i will read people asking and people answering. anyway can somebody help me tell me the diffference between ethernet0/0 and ethernet1/0 interfaces. am new into this cisco thing

Nice thread you got started here nateevs, I pray it acheives its goal.
I just started my CCNA self study and i've bn wondering where i'll be able to get added support and advice if and when i do run into a brick wall, nice to know i can find that place in this thread!
hve bn tryin to dwnload ur videos but my connection is crappy and rapidshare does not support download accelerators or resumption of downloads for free users, so i was wondering if you could upload ur links and subsequent ones on fileden, its also free but supports download accelerators. i'd be really grateful if you could consider this humble request.
once again thanks for this innovation.

@Papae those are just ports on your switches to plug your hosts into, used for lan connectivity, they basically do the same thing, and are totally interchangeable.

Does anyone has or know where i can get CBT nugget videos for ICND1 or CCNA tutorials?
any help would be highly appreciated.

@nateevs
thanks i've been able to download d 1st video. i'm trying to download an ios so i can get started. do you recommend the use of dumps for preparation of exams?

@nateevs,
thanks 4 ur posts. i've net had time to do any configuration since then. had some task at work to perform. we wer asked by our MD to block internet access too all other staff except the managers. so wer working on that task.

@qutebloke.
as for the trainin video u can use torrentz to search for it and then use utorrent to download the file. wen u search with torrentz, it will give u different sites to get it, go to thepiratesbay to get the file, but be sure ur internet connection is fast.

@house,
we all can share in this forum as its not meant for just d initiator of the thread. we can share watever experiences or knowledge we have on cisco devices. i wish all of us a blessed day and will post ma experience leta.

this thread is a bomb!it is like a dream come true.i am just startin to trake my networkin career more seriously cos unlike programmin it is something physical and easy to understand.it has real life analogies and that is why i easily undastand it and love it too.

ok am takin my CCNA trainin and will take my exam very soon.i still ve probs with config esp the commands(thats cos it is like programmin.now u see what i mean!).am goin to repeat the class agaimn thou.i work in a purely ideginous networkin coy (more like learnin than earnin lol).it is still growin.they do fiber optics stuff too so i actually see all these stuffs so it helps my readin.i now know how fiber interfaces cisco gears.there is a cert called CFOT(cert fiber optics tech).it is abt fiber optics so am gonna take that too.

now that i know this thread i shall visit evey time and ask senior colleague in network engineerin questns and am sure ans will come.pls never estitate to help me out with materials dumps etc cos afta my ccna i wanna get hands on then go futher the ladder of networki!

@nateev
u are such a good guy willin to help pple.ok u are in the UK.a guy skywalker posted on the career thread that with his work exp and ccna he got admitted in a UK university to do masters in computer networkin.i plan takin this ROUTE.what is more interstin is that he wasnt asked to do a PGD(he grad with a low grade)just his CCNA and work exp.so i want to know how possible this is as i ve a 3yr plan to take this path.pls kindly let me know which school in the UK will offer this.

pls dont mind my long thread.ASK AND YE SHALL KNOW.and i plan to learn more by askin.thanx bro

@Nateevs
About the fileden drawback of not being able to upload .exe files, i think you can get around that by zippinng the file b4 uploading it. I dont mean to be a bother but just incase you or anyone else has something to share with others, i think it would be better using this than rapidshare.please consider this suggestion. thanks.

@visitor
Thanks for the tip, but like i said my connection is crappy!

@qutebloke,
am sorry about that, didn't see that part wer u mentioned dat your internet connection is crappy.

hi all
p;ls i nd to understand ow to work dynamips with my vmware to have a really full experience. anybody !!!!!!!

Nice thread guys,please I want to know the best place in Lagos for cisco training(I mean real hands-on training).I am not after certifications alone, I really want to know this stuff practically.Thanks

Hey house. I am trying to configure ipv6 on a simulated network I built using bosons. Bosons 6 did not have ipv6 capacities, so i upgraded to Bosons 7. Then I was able to configure 1pv6 add on the routers but I can't on the PCs, I know the simulator reads that it is a win98, but I still think there is a command I am missing. I have tried the traditional ipv6 install and ipv6 if, no luck there either. Any ideas?

Better still go to this site http://www.gns3.net/ GNS3 is a graphical network simulator that allows simulation of complex networks it incorporates.
Dynamips, the core program that allows Cisco IOS emulation.
Dynagen a text-based front-end for Dynamips.
Pemu a Cisco PIX firewall emulator based on Qemu.

http://7200emu.hacki.at/index.php This a forum dedicated to Dynamips

http://www.freecode.com.cn/doku.php?id=wiki:vpcs this is a Virtual PC Simulator that would emulate your pc.

A guy just passed his CCIE certification LAB in my office OFF Bourdillon by using just this simulator.He took the Mobile lab exam yesterday in Lagos. we are celebrating with him.Would post some more later.

If your comfortable with Linux run this stuff on it (UBUNTU that is what i am using) you can load up to 12 routers on core 2 duo with 4gig of memory. XP has a restriction on memory allocation,while vista might use up 2 gig of memory leaving the rest for Dynamips. Have tried it on d above OS. Linux is d way to go if ur comfortable with it.
This is a screen shot.

I got to to ask this,is everything about cisco or IT in general in this country,about exams and dumps and simulations.
Don't you guys ever go out to develop newer areas in cisco or tell the firm what their machines need to do and how you think you can make it do it,or write a new configuration code ,or try to actual check the security system of other cisco routers around the world and tell cisco how and why you could crack into them.
Or is it just our culture here to just read to write exams and wear a shiny barge that says certified.But can't do nothing to add to the system,and be remembered for it.

I got to to ask this,is everything about cisco or IT in general in this country,about exams and dumps and simulations.
Don't you guys ever go out to develop newer areas in cisco or tell the firm what their machines need to do and how you think you can make it do it,or write a new configuration code ,or try to actual check the security system of other cisco routers around the world and tell cisco how and why you could crack into them.
Or is it just our culture here to just read to write exams and wear a shiny barge that says certified.But can't do nothing to add to the system,and be remembered for it.

@ nateevs,
Cheers mate.

brian
becos we need to start from somewia wia we still can compete in the real world

@brian
I quite agree with Isu. How do you do all those things you mentioned without knowing the basics or the foundation if you will. If you read this thread from the begining you would quickly realise that most if not everyone is against just getting certified without being able to deliver the goods, and that is why some of us are even bothering with dynamips which is reputed to deliver the real feel for those of us who dont have access to the real thing. and seriously if you cant even configure the real thing how will you be able to do all those things you said.

@9ja4u
Does VPCS simulator have a GUI, or does it only work from cmd?

@House
Is there anyway to practice with SDM through any simulator/emulator?

qute_bloke:

@9ja4u
Does VPCS simulator have a GUI, or does it only work from cmd?

@House
Is there anyway to practice with SDM through any simulator/emulator?

It is only CMD what do u need GUI for.The simulated pc is just to enable you carry out your ping and trace route  etc.

Search the Dynamips forum you will see a guide on how to run  and interconnect the SDM to the simulator/emulator.

I've finally gotten a place to download SDM 2.5, but its on rapidshare
PLEASE anybody who has a good bandwidth should upload it on fileden for easier access. would really appreciate this.
this is the RS link. http://rapidshare.com/files/145355531/S-_-D-_-M-_-2.5.7z

If anyone needs the fileden llink to 2600 router IOS let me know.

@qute, nateev and all

i've got dynamips, dynagen and even gns3 (all still zipped though) and also i ve got vmware-server dat i use for my virtual servers and machines. i know its possible to run all of em togeda-i nid detailed guide to do dis and i beliv dat will help alot of pple too (text based detailed step by step guide-no videos)

sadikhov is too scattered and i dnt hav the time to piece em togeda.

@nateevs Please what is your best advice on how to go about learning cisco for someone just new to networking,u seem not to buy the idea of one going to register in an IT training firm.I just need ur candid opinion on how to start .Thanks

@Isu

from Nateevs videos and some research, i was able to configure my gns3 without much hassles.this is how i did it.
I am using windows xp

Step1;  install Gns3 to your pc (hopefully you downloaded the all in one zip comprising of winpcap, as dynamips will not run without winpcap.dll) Do Not change the default settings!

Step2: After the installation, run gns3. On first run, you will be presented with a setup wizard to test the path to dynamips and locate the IOS image

Step3i: click on the configure the path to dynamips botton, you get a pop up screen (preferences) click on dynamips, under executable path locate the dynamip.exe file which should be here; C:\Program Files\GNS3\Dynamips\dynamips-wxp.exe then clisk apply->ok.

Next add the IOS image, under settings locate the IOS image you want to use. click close then save

Step3ii:  you can also add the IOS image from the main gns3 window by clicking onthe edit tab->IOS images and hypervisors, under settings locate the IOS image. just make sure the image matches the model you're using. eg. "c2600-adventerprisek9-mz124-17" is for the c2600 router click close then save

Step4:  from the main gns3 window drag 2 routers (of course the one you just added the IOS image to) into the middle window. if you get a "please register at least one IOS image" error just redo step3ii

Step5:  select a connection with the add alink botton on top. then connect the two routers by clicking on one then the other

Step6: go to the prompt below then type "list" press enter and you get a list of your routers and some properties.

Step7; type "start R0" where R0 is the hostname

Step8: type "idlepc get R0" enter the idlepc value marked with * press enter

Step9; do the same thing to R1 (steps 7 & 8 )


Step 10: Use your telnet program, i think this is where you use your VMware i used putty.


thats it you're good to go!


Any contribution, Observations, suggestions and corrections are highly welcome


You can also get more resources on gns3 here; http://www.gns3.net/documentation