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| akshtray 2002-12-21, 7:24 pm |
| Hi
I am preparing for my CCNA exam (just started around 1 week or so back). I am extremely frustrated that I can understand only between 65-70% of what the book says. This is how I feel after going over the various chapters. Is this normal or am I just getting frustrated too easily. I have a basic grasp of some Networking/Routing concepts but practically no hands on experience. I am using the book:
Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration.
Also, on an average how long should it take me to prepare for this exam. I am working full time at the same time as preparing for this exam. I know its hard for you guys to say as everyone takes different amount of time to prepare but just a suggestion on how long it might take or how I can check to see if I am prepared or not (other than reading the book).
Thanks .
Akshtray | |
| Boulware5 2002-12-21, 7:26 pm |
| Might want to tackle the Network+ cert first to get a general overview of networking and to learn the basics. | |
| akshtray 2002-12-21, 7:32 pm |
| Thanks ..
I do believe that I have a general idea of the basics of networking and stuff. I have a Computer Engineering background and some experience pertaining to networking etc.
Akshtray | |
| ChrisDfer 2002-12-21, 8:45 pm |
| I don't think understanding 70% of it the first time around is bad at all. Just read it the chapter again or try anther book and read about the subject you are having problems with. | |
| MaulerJ 2002-12-21, 10:59 pm |
| I feel your pain, I have been in telecom for 8 years now, so I have a decent understanding of Networking, enough that I passed the Network+. The problem I am having is with protocols, and subnetting. Been working on this since October 3, 2002 Reading the book (Sybex, very good,) is so dry, and confusing sometimes. So I said #@$@# it, and started playing with the routers, and setting up networks. After doing this, I go back and read the chapters and they make sense  . I am going to hit the books, and practice tests for the next two weeks, and test on the 15th or so. Unless these folks change the test. | |
| davidbeecken 2002-12-24, 3:02 pm |
| ya, working with it hands on makes it MUCH easier to understand. | |
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| I've been using Sybex CCNA Gold Routersim to get some hands-on with the commands. You can get the Sybex CCNA book, Deluxe Edition with the Routersim software included at B&N for about $70. Worth it in my opinion. | |
| ChrisDfer 2002-12-24, 11:02 pm |
| I have the sybex routersim and I didn't like it at all I suggest the router sim 3.2 from www.routersim.com its way better also the BOSON router sim. But also get a real router or two if you can afford nothing beats that. | |
| freak 2002-12-24, 11:06 pm |
| You just *need* to put this info into context and get your hands on a router or two. There is simply no substitute.
As for Mauler, check out www.mcsefreak.com/subnetting.htm to take care of those subnetting issues  |
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