Good Links for Networking concepts and CCNA exam preparation?
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try testking.com you can have good question set to prepare for the exam
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CCNA basically means Cisco Certified Network Associate. It covers totally the part of how to install and configure Cisco Routers and TCP/IP. The next step is CCNP. that is Cisco Certified Network Professionals. But u have to attend the course if u dont have basic knowledge.
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I got the A+ Certification about 5 years ago.  I used the A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (gold book) written by Michael Meyers.  A good practice book is A+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram (red book).  I have also used both of those series to pass the Network+ and Security+ as well.\n\nYou can buy these at Amazon, Borders or Barnes and Noble.
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Being a Cisco Certified Network Associate shows that you have the established baseline level of knowledge in routing and switching. If you have the means, (sounds like you're indicating you don't right now) take an instructor-led course (1st choice) or an online prep course. The most important things to know well are the basics of routing and TCP/IP, switching and VLANs, and make sure you know your IP addressing/subnetting and ACLs well. Your CCNA certification is good for 3 years, and you renew it by retesting or by achieving a higher level certification. The best books you can read to cover all of the fundamentals are the Cisco Press books, CCNA Self Study: either "Intro to Cisco" or "Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices". I put a link below. Many other books to choose from, but I would start with the Cisco Press book, and maybe just use ONE additional book, like an Exam Cram or Sybex study guide, preferably one that comes with a CDROM and you can generate your own practice tests. When you pass the practice tests with 80% or better, you're ready for the real thing. In addition, make sure to go through Cisco's web site on this as well. I put a link to that also below. Good luck, wise move learning Cisco.
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Search for CCNA or cisco on yahoo groups. I got one from them
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Computer Tutorials\nhttp://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/\nhttp://www.pls-net.org/Tools/tutorial.htm\nhttp://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tutorials/97/1/\nhttp://www.compukiss.com/sandyclassroom/tutorials.cfm\nhttp://compnetworking.about.com/od/workingwithipaddresses/l/blip.htm\n\nInternet Tutorials\nhttp://library.albany.edu/internet/\nhttp://www.refdesk.com/factbeg.html\nhttp://www.webreference.com/internet/tutorials.html\nhttp://www.centerspan.org/tutorial/net.htm\nhttp://www.htmlgoodies.com/\n\nWindows Tutorial\nhttp://www.geekgirls.com/menu_winguides.htm\nhttp://www.bcschools.net/staff/Windows98.htm\nhttp://www.website101.com/Microsoft/Windows/index.html\nhttp://www.horstmann.com/bigj/help/windows/tutorial.html\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/msdos.htm\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds.mspx\n\nGoogle Search\nhttp://www.google.com/help/basics.html\nhttp://www.searchlores.org/tadimens.htm\nhttp://www.searchlores.org/tips.htm\n\nComputer and Internet Terminology\nhttp://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Glossary.html\nhttp://www.webopedia.com/\n\nPersonal Favorites\nhttp://www.pcguide.com/\nhttp://www.smartcomputing.com/\nhttp://www.searchlores.org/
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I just took my CCNA 4 final, VERSION 12.1. I scored 100%. If you have specific questions feel free to email me and i will do my best to help you out.
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http://compnetworking.about.com/ wireless\nhttp://www.homenethelp.com/ wired\nhttp://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread19721.html usb
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http://www.passitnow.com/comptia.html\n\nhttp://www.comptia.org/certification/Network/prepare.aspx
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Is CSQA popular? I think SCJA/SCJP/SCJD would be more popular...\n\nWell... any certification should be useful !\n\nP.S. I do have Network+ and CCNA
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MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, the list goes on and on just type in Google Computer certifications or network certifications something like that
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If you go to about.com they have answers and descriptions about almost anything.  Included is a networking section that will definitely have what you need.  I hope that this helps.
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About.com usually have articles on setting up WLAN\n\nCNET has some good stuff too.
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http://www.streettech.com/archives_DIY/freenets.html\n\nhttp://www.cantenna.com/
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Getting your CCNA is a definite plus for you to list on your resume. Other associate level certifications help out such as getting Microsoft or CompTIA certified. Being a Cisco Certified Network Associate shows that you have the established baseline level of knowledge in routing and switching. Most companies will desire (or require) at least a CCNA for most Network Administrator positions, and then to move up to a Network Engineer or Architect position may require a CCNP (Professional level) or CCIE (Expert level). It also shows that YOU know CISCO, and Cisco is now a lot more than just routing and switching, as they have products in storage, wireless, optical and voice.  So the "job opportunities" for a CCNA are initially in computer network administration doing routing/switching and support and troubleshooting.  But it may lead to more as you develop your skills and get more advanced certifications.  Your CCNA certification is good for 3 years, and you renew it by retesting or by achieving a higher level certification. So they make sure you stay on top of the technologies to some extent. To complete your CCNA, basic computer experience is important and it helps if you have a little bit of networking experience (even just a home network) but it's not absolutely necessary. The best book you can read to cover all of the fundamentals is the Cisco Press books, CCNA Self Study: either "Intro to Cisco" or "Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices". I put a link below. Many other books to choose from, but I would start with the Cisco Press book, and maybe just use ONE additional book, like an Exam Cram or Sybex study guide, preferably one that comes with a CDROM and you can generate your own practice tests. When you pass the practice tests with 80% or better, you're ready for the real thing. In addition, make sure to go through Cisco's web site on this as well. I put a link to that also below. Good luck, wise move learning Cisco.
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Here's a couple of places that should give you plenty of information about ip addresses, subnetting, classes, etc
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I am telling by experience.\n\nThe best way to get into IT networking is by doing the following:\n1. Do MCSE 2003 (noawadys). \n2. Get a job as junior administrtor apply all the concepts you learnt in MCSE.\n3. after couple of years of experience \n4. Start CCNA because it's core networking course, MCSE and couple of years of experience will help you a lot in understanding concepts in CCNA.\n5. When opting for CCNA don't go for a crash course, od a proper course from a proper Institute.\n6. You'll be surprised with the results.\n\nRemember there's no shortcut to success.\n\nHope it helps