Today’s post lists a question that comes with the new ICND1 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press. Here’s the story. I received a reader comment about this question, and I thought, wow, this one has enough little ins and outs to make a good blog discussion topic. Long story short, my friends at Cisco Press gave [...]
Tag Archives: Ethernet
Config Lablet: Switch Interface Config
June 14, 2011
This blog, and the companion CCNA Skills blog, are essentially a place for me to post things I think may be useful to folks studying for CCENT and CCNA. Today I’m doing something a little different, short, sweet, to the point, something I’ll call a Lablet. Very little context, just a little bit of practice [...]
Chapter Study Plan – ICND1 Chapter 10
March 16, 2011
Hints, tips, and suggestions for how to proceed with Chapter 10, “Ethernet Switch Troubleshooting”. Lots of small config topics in this chapter – be ready to create your own personal command reference while you study! Feel free to post queries as to how to use this chapter with this blog post. The video link is below [...]
Chapter Study Plan – ICND1 Chapter 9
March 15, 2011
Hints, tips, and suggestions for how to proceed with Chapter 9, “Ethernet Switch Configuration”. Lots of small config topics in this chapter – be ready to create your own personal command reference while you study! Link below the fold.
Answers to the “LAN Switching Logic” Question
February 10, 2011
I posted a question about LAN Switching a few days back. Here are the answers! Post with any related clarifications or comments.
CCENT Question: LAN Switching Logic
February 8, 2011
Today’s post is a CCENT question about the basics of LAN switching. I’ll post the answer and explanation in a few days. Ask questions and discuss if you like. Enjoy!
Wired and Wireless LAN Comparisons
February 1, 2011
Here’s another sample ICND1/CCENT Question – I’ll post answers in a few days. As usual, try to leave the answer out of the subject line on any posts you make – thanks!
Answers to the “Ethernet Cabling Pinout” Question
January 31, 2011
I posted a question about Ethernet cabling pinouts a few days back. Here are the answers! Post with any related clarifications or comments.

November 16, 2011
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