How to Network Tip of the Week #58 – 16th October 2008

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Welcome to the fifty eighth www.howtonetwork.net tip of
the week.

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How to Build Your Own Cisco Home Lab

If you are wondering what to buy, how much to spend and
where to buy the equipment from them this article is for
you. You are going to need about 20-30 hours hands on time
in order to pass your CCNA so it is either use my live
rack or buy your own.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/581.cfm

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The CCNA and the Credit Crunch

I am seeing many students get qualified and walk into nice
IT jobs and contracts still. Despite all of the doom and
gloom you may be reading in the press and watching on the
news there are still plenty of network roles available and
open for qualified people and I can’t see that changing.

Here are my thoughts.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/582.cfm

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60 Days to CCNA

I am going to close this down later today until November.
There are plenty of people using the facility now and I
want to make some changes based upon feedback so far so if
you have been waiting then now is the time to act. I will
not be letting the odd one sign up here and there like I
did last time.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/department95.cfm

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Writers Wanted

I am looking for some contributors to add articles about
Cisco exams and CCNA related topics such as the above CCAN
home lab article.

If you would like to join the writing staff of howtonetwork
(which you can add to your resume) please send me a sample
article (preferably in html format) to:

help@howtonetwork.net

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My Exam Day Experience – By John D.

Last week I spoke to one of my howtonetwork.net students
who recently re-took his CCNA. He didn’t have the best of
experiences, partly due to his lack of preparation and
partly due to faults with the testing software.

When you read it you will gain some valuable tips for your
exam day.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/577.cfm

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CCNA Simplified – Out Now

If you haven’t ordered your copy yet then it isn’t too
late. The first run of copies are now in the hands of
their proud owners.

Members get a special price plus an extra 10 hours rack
time when they invest in a copy.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/552.cfm

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CCNA Articles

I have added a few CCNA and study articles to my IT
training site www.networksinc.co.uk and if you are still
studying for your CCNA or CCENT you will find some of them
very useful.

CCNA Articles

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CCNP Boot Camp

Last 1 seat available for our CCNP boot camp in the UK.

CCNP Training

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Cisco Exam Coaching

I have been asked several times over the last few months
if I am available to do some private coaching for a few
weeks for individuals who need some extra support to get
through their CCNA or CCENT.

Up until now I have been too busy getting CCNA Simplified
out as well as other projects. I have a few weeks free
leading up to November and can literally take on a hand
full of clients. I only want to work with people who are
serious about passing their exam. If you work with me you
will pass. Period.

I can also assist with you getting into your first IT role
as well as how to approach companies. I have posted a page
where you can join a waiting list and the programme should
go live next week.

Anyone on the waiting list will have first refusal for the
seats. There will be a charge for the programme which will
be weekly and from start to finish should take you 2-8
weeks depending upon your experience and free time to study.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/579.cfm

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www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #31 – 3rd April 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-first www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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Reviewers Still Wanted

We are about to start adding product reviews for things
such as router sims, Cisco study sites etc. I will be
doing the main reviews but I want each review to have a
second opinion.

If you fancy yourself as a product reviewer then please
send over a 2 page sample as a .doc file to the address
below. Please do a review of the IP Subnet Calculator
which is available on the site.

I can only reply to the person(s) I want to work with
sorry. I am looking for a clear and friendly writing style
with a fair summary of positive and negative points to
the products.

Here is the subnet calculator:

IP Subnet Calculator

Reviews to:

help@howtonetwork.net

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Update on HowtoNetwork Content

If you have recently joined the site or newsletter you may
have missed out on all the recent additions and facilities
on the site.

CCNA and CCENT question of the day for no charge:

Free CCNA Questions

Cool Subnetting Tools:

IP Subnet Calculator

Cisco Practise Exams:

Free CCNA Exams

Try before you buy content:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/department76.cfm

Tip of the Week Archives:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/department27.cfm

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Downloading Cisco SDM

A few people are having problems downloading the SDM
software from Cisco website.

Here is the download link:

Cisco SDM

You do need to have an account with Cisco to download it
but you can create a CCO login for no charge on Ciscos
website.

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How to Network Tip of the Week #32 – 10th April 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-second www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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Cisco Networkers Conference – Orlando

If you fancy a week with Cisco training experts then why
not join Cisco at their conference from 22-26 June 2008.

Cisco Live provides training, insight, and education to over
ten thousand Cisco customers and partners and is home to
the US Networkers program. It’s the place to learn new
technologies, discuss business trends, share ideas, and
network.

With its featured programs for network engineers, network
developers, IT managers, and senior business executives,
Cisco Live in Orlando, Florida will be the premiere event
for IT training, education, and insight. Join more than ten
thousand Cisco customers, partners, and industry peers for
Cisco Live 2008.

Cisco Live

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Security Exam Added

Do you know how to set MAC address security on your switch?

Can you turn CDP off on your router or interface?

Can you write a wildcard mask to match 255.255.192.0?

These are all basic Cisco CCNA level exam questions. Don’t
worry though. By the time you have run through our CCNA
exam a few times you will be well up to speed.

It is a zipped downloadable flash exam so you can put it
onto your PC or laptop and take it at a time convenient to
you.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/department33.cfm
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www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #33 – 17th April 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-third www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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Cisco Release New Foundation Exams

It is all very hush hush at the moment but in the next few
weeks Cisco will be releasing the first of several new
foundation exams. Some providers are already offering the
first of the new exams called the IINS – Implementing Cisco
IOS Network Security.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/510.cfm

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Are You Ready for the CCNA Exam?

It can be a very dejecting experience to fail the CCNA exam.
Especially if you feel you have put in a lot of study time
and have given it your best shot.

With a strict study schedule involving daily labs, theory
and practise exams then you are giving yourself the best
chance possible. The only reason we fail is the exam is
due to lack of preparation.

The below CCNA prep test will ask you if you have covered
all the necessary areas listed on Ciscos CCNA exam syllabus.

You would need to be able to answer ‘correct’ to each
question in order to be ready for the exam. Bear in mind
that the CCNA has about a 50% pass rate so it is still
considered to be a tough exam by all in the IT industry.

Here is the link to the questions:

Free CCNA Exam

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Security Exam Added

Do you know how to set MAC address security on your switch?

Can you turn CDP off on your router or interface?

Can you write a wildcard mask to match 255.255.192.0?

These are all basic Cisco CCNA level exam questions. Don’t
worry though. By the time you have run through our CCNA
exam a few times you will be well up to speed.

It is a zipped downloadable flash exam so you can put it
onto your PC or laptop and take it at a time convenient to
you.

CCNA Security

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Subnetting Secrets

If you only want to learn subnetting then please feel free
to hop over to our subnetting only site. It has a 7 part
e-course which will teach you all the basics and we do
not charge for the lessons.

Subnetting Secrets

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CCNA Weekend Bootcamps – UK

We have added a course in Birmingham in the UK. If you live
nearby then we would love to see you.

We plan to run courses in the USA later this year as well
as train up trainers who can run our weekend CCNA boot camp
model in various US cities.

http://www.networksinc.co.uk/CCNA_boot_camp.htm

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www.networksinc.co.uk

 

How to Network Tip of the Week #34 – 24th April 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-fourth www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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New Members Passing

Well done to James Scharoun who is a member of the site and
passed his CCENT last week with a very respectable score.

Congratulations to Ben Jackson who passed his CCNA this
week. As soon as a friend of his found out he had just
passed his CCNA he put him forward for a highly paid
contracting role in London.

Who says that you can’t use the CCNA to get a job?

Will you be the next to pass your Cisco exams? If you are
not a member then you are missing out.

Join here:

https://www.howtonetwork.net/public/5.cfm

You can leave anytime and it is only $9.97 per month!!

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A Day in the Life of a CCNA

Have you ever wondered what a CCNA engineer gets up to
during a typical day at work? Well you need no longer
wonder because we have asked Daniel, a newly qualified
CCNA from this site to tell us what he gets up to.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/511.cfm

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Cisco Release New Foundation Exams

It is all very hush hush at the moment but in the next few
weeks Cisco will be releasing the first of several new
foundation exams. Some providers are already offering the
first of the new exams called the IINS – Implementing Cisco
IOS Network Security.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/510.cfm

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Are You Ready for the CCNA Exam?

It can be a very dejecting experience to fail the CCNA exam.
Especially if you feel you have put in a lot of study time
and have given it your best shot.

With a strict study schedule involving daily labs, theory
and practise exams then you are giving yourself the best
chance possible. The only reason we fail is the exam is
due to lack of preparation.

The below CCNA prep test will ask you if you have covered
all the necessary areas listed on Ciscos CCNA exam syllabus.

You would need to be able to answer ‘correct’ to each
question in order to be ready for the exam. Bear in mind
that the CCNA has about a 50% pass rate so it is still
considered to be a tough exam by all in the IT industry.

Here is the link to the questions:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/509.cfm

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May I Interview You?

Have you used howtonetwork.net to pass your CCNA CCENT?
Perhaps we can interview you to find out which study methods
worked for you and how you found the time to fit your
studying round family and work?

Please drop us a line at:

help@howtonetwork.net

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CCNA Weekend Bootcamps – UK

We have added a course in Birmingham in the UK. If you live
nearby then we would love to see you.

We plan to run courses in the USA later this year as well
as train up trainers who can run our weekend CCNA boot camp
model in various US cities.

http://www.networksinc.co.uk/CCNA_boot_camp.htm

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www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #35 – 1st May 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-fifth www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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New Tip Location

Instead of the UK, this weeks Cisco CCNA tip of the week
is coming from sunny Brisbane. I am over visiting a good
friend of mine who emigrated here two years ago.

We have spent the day at Mooloolaba beach sitting in the
sunshine. After that we went to a nice coffee shop. It is
a hard life.

Here is an image of the beach:

http://www.sailfinalstraw.com/Mooloolaba/Sandy_Beach.JPG

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Why Some People Never Pass Their CCNA

I think some people don’t actually realise how hard it is
to pass the CCNA, even if you are already in the IT
industry.

As a ballpark figure, I would say that you need to study
for about 2 hours per day for about 4-6 weeks if you want
to pass your CCNA. I have seen people do it in less time
than that but that seems to be about the average.

If you skip study days or do less than 2 hours per day
then of course it may take longer.

Read more here:

CCNA Study Tips

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Recent tips:

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A Day in the Life of a CCNA

Have you ever wondered what a CCNA engineer gets up to
during a typical day at work? Well you need no longer
wonder because we have asked Daniel, a newly qualified
CCNA from this site to tell us what he gets up to.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/511.cfm

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Are You Ready for the CCNA Exam?

It can be a very dejecting experience to fail the CCNA exam.
Especially if you feel you have put in a lot of study time
and have given it your best shot.

With a strict study schedule involving daily labs, theory
and practise exams then you are giving yourself the best
chance possible. The only reason we fail is the exam is
due to lack of preparation.

The below CCNA prep test will ask you if you have covered
all the necessary areas listed on Ciscos CCNA exam syllabus.

You would need to be able to answer ‘correct’ to each
question in order to be ready for the exam. Bear in mind
that the CCNA has about a 50% pass rate so it is still
considered to be a tough exam by all in the IT industry.

Here is the link to the questions:

Free CCNA Exam

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How to Network Tip of the Week #36th – 8th May 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-sixth www.howtonetwork.net tip of the
week.

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Brief Tip of the Week

I’m still in Australia. Just flown back to Brisbane from
Melbourne. I can’t believe the difference in climates. I
know which one I prefer!

The TOTW will be back to normal next week. This week it is
just a summary of things I feel you need to know in your
quest to pass your CCNA and have a successful career as
a Cisco engineer.

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Welcome New Members

I have seen members joining in their droves. I haven’t
had a chance to welcome you personally but I do appreciate
you joining the site.

Please say hello on the forums and post any questions or
send feedback.

We are all here to help you enjoy your CCNA studies and
do something useful with the qualification.

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ISDN and the CCNA

I was asked in the discussion forum why ISDN is still on
the site if it isn’t in the CCNA exam anymore.

A couple of reasons why ISDN and some other subjects have
been left on the site.

First. You may be tested on it if you are taking the old
CCNA 640-801 which you can take if you are part of the
Cisco Academy (or so I am told).

Second. I like to add extra topics and areas which although
are not tested in the exam I think you may come across at
some point or at least may need to know about.

My old driving instructor once explained to me that he
was not teaching me how to pass my driving test but how
to be a good driver.

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OSPF Exam Fixed

It wasn’t working properly with some of the buttons being
obscured by my page menus.

Here it is:

OSPF Exam

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Recent tips:

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A Day in the Life of a CCNA

Have you ever wondered what a CCNA engineer gets up to
during a typical day at work? Well you need no longer
wonder because we have asked Daniel, a newly qualified
CCNA from this site to tell us what he gets up to.

Read more here:

CCNA Jobs

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CCNA Required in Milton Keynes

A former student of mine is looking for a CCNA to join
their networking team. It is a Milton Keynes based company
so you need to live nearby or be prepared to move.

You need to be a current CCNA. Please speak to Richard
directly because I cannot answer any questions about the
role.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/members/512.cfm

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Cisco Release New Foundation Exams

It is all very hush hush at the moment but in the next few
weeks Cisco will be releasing the first of several new
foundation exams. Some providers are already offering the
first of the new exams called the IINS – Implementing Cisco
IOS Network Security.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/510.cfm

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Are You Ready for the CCNA Exam?

It can be a very dejecting experience to fail the CCNA exam.
Especially if you feel you have put in a lot of study time
and have given it your best shot.

With a strict study schedule involving daily labs, theory
and practise exams then you are giving yourself the best
chance possible. The only reason we fail is the exam is
due to lack of preparation.

The below CCNA prep test will ask you if you have covered
all the necessary areas listed on Ciscos CCNA exam syllabus.

You would need to be able to answer ‘correct’ to each
question in order to be ready for the exam. Bear in mind
that the CCNA has about a 50% pass rate so it is still
considered to be a tough exam by all in the IT industry.

Here is the link to the questions:

Free CCNA Exam
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May I Interview You?

Have you used howtonetwork.net to pass your CCNA CCENT?
Perhaps we can interview you to find out which study methods
worked for you and how you found the time to fit your
studying round family and work?

Please drop us a line at:

help@howtonetwork.net

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www.subnetting-secrets.com
www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #37th – 15th May 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-seventh www.howtonetwork.net tip of
the week.

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Back from Australia

Just got back on Tuesday this week.

What a fantastic country. I heard it was nice but going
there was like going home. I felt more at home there
than the UK. I am applying to emigrate out there so if
there are any members from Australia who can help with the
process then please let me know.

Here are a few photos of me, my partner Donna and friends
we stayed with.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/514.cfm

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Welcome New Members

I am struggling to keep up with all the new members joining
the site. Thanks for joining and please say hello on the
forum or post any questions you have. We are all happy to
help.

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Members Passing Their CCNA

Our pass rate has now increased to 97% success. Well done
to Patrick Jones from Houston who passed his CCNA this
week.

Congratulations to Michaela Thomas who also flew through
her CCNA last week.

If you use the howtonetwork.net materials, watch the
videos, do the exams and get some hands on with live
routers and switches you will be fine.

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Are You Using a Router Simulator?

I am writing a round up of router sims. I don’t really
recommend them but I do accept that it may be hard to get
your hands on live kit at times.

I will be reviewing as many sims as possible so please
send me details of any you are using so I can include it.
I will be covering some by large companies such as Boson
and some written by one man bands which seem very good to
me.

Contact me at help@howtonetwork.net

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Cisco Release New Foundation Exams

It is all very hush hush at the moment but in the next few
weeks Cisco will be releasing the first of several new
foundation exams. Some providers are already offering the
first of the new exams called the IINS – Implementing Cisco
IOS Network Security.

Read more here:

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/510.cfm

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Are You Ready for the CCNA Exam?

We have had over 300 downloads of the Free CCNA prep exam.
It is designed to give you feedback on whether you are
ready to take the exam and will expose any weak points.

Here is the link to the questions:

Free CCNA Exam

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www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #38th – 22nd May 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-eighth www.howtonetwork.net tip of
the week.

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Members Passing Their CCNA

Congratulations to Dass Narayanan who a flew through his
CCNA last week. Great job Dass.

If you use the howtonetwork.net materials, watch the
videos, do the exams and get some hands on with live
routers and switches you will be fine.

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Live Rack Coming

There have been a lot of delays getting the rack built
but we will be installing it in the first week of June
in the UK and then asking 5 members to test it before it
does live.

When it goes live all members will have 24*7 access to
one of three live racks of routers and switches. You
will be able to book slots and connect to the equipment
over the web.

There is a basic rack of 5 routers and a switch. A
switching rack for VLANs and trunking and an advanced
routing rack.

This will make howtonetwork.net the only resource you will
ever need to pass your CCNA or CCENT. All only for $9.97
per month.

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Are You Using a Router Simulator?

I am writing a round up of router sims. I don’t really
recommend them but I do accept that it may be hard to get
your hands on live kit at times.

I will be reviewing as many sims as possible so please
send me details of any you are using so I can include it.
I will be covering some by large companies such as Boson
and some written by one man bands which seem very good to
me.

Contact me at help@howtonetwork.net

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Cisco Foundation Security Exam

There are some cool new certs you may want to consider
taking to improve your skill set and marketability.

Cisco have the new Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
exam available. It is aimed at those of you who have
passed your CCNA.

http://tinyurl.com/t6b6k

This exam qualifies you as a Cisco Information Security
Specialist

We may be adding study material for this if there is
enough interest.

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Cisco Exam – Router Sim Questions

As you know. During the CCNA and CCENT exam you will have
to configure routers and switches using their router sim.
This presents a problem because of course it will not
behave exactly like a live router or switch.

Here are some common questions about the sim with my
answers. Please note that we cannot tell you what you
will be asked in the exam but we do want to prepare you
for the actual exam the best we can.

If we have missed anything off or have got it wrong please
let us know.

http://www.howtonetwork.net/public/department85.cfm
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Affiliates Required

We will be launching an affiliate scheme in the next few
weeks. To join you must be a member (because you can’t
recommend what you have not used).

I am very keen to hear from those of you at the Cisco
Academy who can recommend the site to your friends or
those of you who work in an IT department who can refer
the site to your work colleagues.

More news soon.

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Video Request?

We are happy to add content about various Cisco subjects
which you may find useful. They don’t have to be included
in the CCNA syllabus but should be general enough to be of
use to a lot of people who visit the site.

Please drop us a line at:

help@howtonetwork.net

Video Request?

We are happy to add content about various Cisco subjects
which you may find useful. They don’t have to be included
in the CCNA syllabus but should be general enough to be of
use to a lot of people who visit the site.

Please drop us a line at:

help@howtonetwork.net

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CCNA Weekend Bootcamps – UK

We have added a course in Birmingham in the UK. If you live
nearby then we would love to see you.

We plan to run courses in the USA later this year as well
as train up trainers who can run our weekend CCNA boot camp
model in various US cities.

CCNA training

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www.networksinc.co.uk

How to Network Tip of the Week #39 – 29th May 2008

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Welcome to the thirty-ninth www.howtonetwork.net tip of
the week.

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Members Passing Their CCNA

Congratulations to Mark Blewett who a flew through his
CCENT last week. Great job Mark. Who is next?

‘Hi Paul,

I would just like to thank you for all your help so far.
I sat my CCENT/ICND1 on tuesday and got 904. I plan to do
my icnd 2 soon. I would have done it sooner however work
just keeps getting in the way! i’m very grateful of your
material as it has been invaluable to me (especially your
subnetting chart).

Regards

Mark Blewett
Bsc (hons)
CCENT Certified ——– woohoo :D.’

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Live Rack Coming

There have been a lot of delays getting the rack built
but we will be installing it in the first week of June
in the UK and then asking 5 members to test it before it
does live.

When it goes live all members will have 24*7 access to
one of three live racks of routers and switches. You
will be able to book slots and connect to the equipment
over the web.

There is a basic rack of 5 routers and a switch. A
switching rack for VLANs and trunking and an advanced
routing rack.

This will make howtonetwork.net the only resource you will
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Wildcard Masks

Do you know how to quickly write out a wildcard mask for
an access list or OSPF? A lot of people seem to get stuck
for some reason when it is very easy to work them out.

Here is a quick primer.

Wildcard masks

You will be expected to understand wildcard masks for
the exam and are unlikely to pass if you can’t work them
out.

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Content Requests

Apart from the live rack which is being built as we speak
I am pretty confident that howtonetwork.net has everything
you will ever need to pass your CCNET or CCNA. I am happy
to add more CCNA related content or other subjects which
will help you in your day to day role.

Let me know if you want any theory or videos adding.

All serious requests considered.

help@howtonetwork.net

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Cisco Exam – Router Sim Questions

As you know. During the CCNA and CCENT exam you will have
to configure routers and switches using their router sim.
This presents a problem because of course it will not
behave exactly like a live router or switch.

Here are some common questions about the sim with my
answers. Please note that we cannot tell you what you
will be asked in the exam but we do want to prepare you
for the actual exam the best we can.

If we have missed anything off or have got it wrong please
let us know.

Router sims

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Affiliates Required

We will be launching an affiliate scheme in the next few
weeks. To join you must be a member (because you can’t
recommend what you have not used).

I am very keen to hear from those of you at the Cisco
Academy who can recommend the site to your friends or
those of you who work in an IT department who can refer
the site to your work colleagues.

More news soon.

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Cisco License Update

We have sold licenses to teach our Cisco CCNA weekend boot
camps in Cardiff, North and South London and now Reading.

Later in the year we will be looking to do the same in
Scotland and Ireland. After that we will be coming out to
the USA.

If you feel you would like to help people pass their CCNA
and also run your own business then drop us a line:

help@networksinc.co.uk

Please drop us a line at:

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Video Request?

We are happy to add content about various Cisco subjects
which you may find useful. They don’t have to be included
in the CCNA syllabus but should be general enough to be of
use to a lot of people who visit the site.

Please drop us a line at:

http://www.networksinc.co.uk/Cisco_Training_Licence.htm

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CCNA Weekend Bootcamps – UK

If you fancy a weekend of routing and switching fun then
please feel to join us on one of our famous CCNA weekend
boot camps with a 97% exam success rate.

Dates are available in Cardiff, Milton Keynes and North
London. Other venues to follow.

CCNA boot camp

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