About the Book
CCNA Interactive Learning:
- More than 300 labs
- More than 4,000 hands-on tasks
Four Kinds of Labs: - Skill Builders
- Subnetting Exercises
- Configuration Scenarios
- Troubleshooting Scenarios
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CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator is a single-user software package. It helps you develop and improve hands-on configuration and troubleshooting skills without the investment in expensive lab hardware. This state-of-the-art, interactive simulation software enables you to practice your networking skills with more than 300 structured labs designed to help you learn by doing, the most effective method of learning. Experience realistic network device responses as you perform each lab, which include detailed instructions, topology diagrams, critical-thinking questions, hints, and answers. Working through the labs, you will quickly become proficient with all the common Cisco IOS version 15 router and switch commands on the CCNA exam. Unlike other simulators on the market, the lab scenarios included in the CCNA 200-301 Network Simulator are far more complex, challenging you to learn how to perform real-world network configuration and troubleshooting tasks.
Master the hands-on skills needed to succeed on the CCNA exam, including:
- Network fundamentals
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- IP Subnetting
Skill Builders: These 175+ labs are narrowly focused, enabling you to practice your configuration skills on a single topic. Coverage includes:
- Interface settings and status
- Router and Switch CLI Exec Mode and config process
- Telnet, Ping, Traceroute, and terminal history
- Switch IP address, connectivity, and forwarding
- PC IP commands
- Configuring IP addresses
- Subnet Zero
- IP addressing and IPv6 address configuration
- CDP and LLDP
- VLANs and Trunking
- Router-on-a-stick
- STP and MLS
- Static and Dynamic EtherChannel
- Wireless LAN Controllers
- Connected, static, and default routes
- OSPF
- SSH
- NAT
- NTP
- Router and switch security fundamentals
- ACL
- CHCP
- Dynamic ARP
- Port security
- IOS backup
Subnetting Exercises: These 80 labs help you to perform subnetting calculations quickly and accurately, a critical skill for success on the CCNA exam. Topics covered include:
- IPv4 and IPv6 subnet ID calculation
- IP address rejection
- IP route selection
- VLSM overlaps
- IPv6 EUI-64 calculation
- Selecting VLSM routes
Configuration Scenarios: These 40+ labs are more broadly focused, combining multiple technologies into configuration scenarios that mimic real-world environments. These labs are longer and more complex, challenging you to put your configuration skills to the test. Topics covered include:
- IP and MAC comparisons
- Switch IP connectivity and security
- Subnetting and addressing
- IP addressing and configuration
- IPv6 configuraiton
- Switch interfaces and forwarding
- VLAN trunking
- STP analysis, configuration, and prediction
- Wireless LAN Controllers
- Static routing
- Configuring default routes
- OSPF
- Router-on-a-stick to MLS
- SSH and Telnet
- NAT
- ACL
- Password recovery
- Rebuilding a configuration
Troubleshooting Scenarios: These 18 labs present typical troubleshooting scenarios and require you to explore the misconfigured network, isolate the issues, and correct the problems. These are very complicated and realistic scenarios that truly test your ability to perform the job of a network engineer. Topics covered include:
- Switch forwarding
- Path analysis and troubleshooting
- IPv4/IPv6 addressing
- IP routing
- OSPF
- VLAN troubleshooting
- STP
- Network discovery
- Port security
System requirements: Operating Systems:
- Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
- Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit)
- Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave)
- Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Free Storage Space: 1 GB (minimum)
System memory (RAM): 4 GB (minimum)
Processor: i3 3.4 GHz (minimum) and above
Software Pre-requisites: Monitor resolution:
- Minimum resolution: 1024 X 768
- Best viewed: 1280 X 800 and above
Internet speed: 2 Mbps (minimum) is needed only during software activation, reporting feedback and receiving updates. After activation, Internet is not needed for accessing the labs in the application.
Language: English (US)
About the Author:
Sean Wilkins (@Sean_R_Wilkins) is an accomplished networking consultant and writer for infoDispersion who has been in the IT field for more than 20 years, working with several large enterprises. Sean holds certifications with Cisco (CCNP/CCDP), Microsoft (MCSE), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). His educational accomplishments include a Masters of Science in Information Technology with a focus in Network Architecture and Design, a Masters of Science in Organizational Management, a Masters Certificate in Network Security, a Bachelors of Science in Computer Networking, and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems. Sean spends most of his time writing articles and books for various clients including Cisco Press, Pearson, Tom's IT Pro, and PluralSight, as well as being an active video training author for PluralSight.
