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Hi guys,

We currently doing this networking stuff where we have to configure the router using CLI in Cisco's Packet Tracer program. The thing is, I do not have a clue what is going on and I am going to go through my notes today on it.

I would like to also use other resources for learning, maybe video's, other websites, tutorials, etc. Do you guys have any other links to aid my networking?

Its not that I am lazy, I want to have a little extra resources on the side to help me learn CLI and Packet tracer.

Thanks.
 
well, what do you need to configure?
Do you understand the theory?

there are literally hundreds of tutorials on youtube or google.

Just google what you need. i.e. configure interface on cisco 2800 etc
otherwise the CBT nugget series is very good

/edit/ I dont mind answering or helping out here if you get stuck on something.
There are others here who can also help, but it is better to try on your own first. I find you remember things better when you struggle
 
At the moment I do not understand the CLI code(s) to configure the router's IP Addresses, names, etc. I am getting around configuring a whole network (subnetting, VLSM, entering the relevant IP's, adding/removing components from routers).

I get you though, I will probably struggle at first with the CLI when I go through it tonight, but will pick up and get better.
 
THIS LINK is a fairly good breakdown of the command structure

some info and an example.

You pretty much are always going to be in privileged exec mode. (Which is after you use the enable and have the # symbol on the prompt) The reason for this is that it has the commands you need to get things done (this isnt always true, but for now lets believe it is).

To configure anything, you need to move up another level to global configure mode, by using the configure terminal command, often abbreviated to # conf t
from here you can actually configure aspects of your router / switch / firewall.
you just need to specify what interface, and then do the parameters.
You just need to be in the right command mode, in order to perform the right action.
The context sensitive help will also only show commands (except with firewalls) in the mode that you are in. So you wont get the ip address command in normal privileged mode.
use the ? to check commands, you can also abbreviate commands and autocomplete commands using the tab key


So as an example

Router1> en
Router1# conf t
Router1(config) interface fa0/0
Router1(config-if) ip address 10.1.254.1 255.255.255.0
Router1(config-if) no shut
Router1(config-if)exit
Router1(config)exit
Router1# show ip interface brief
 
eCliPSe said:
Get ICND1 and ICND2 CBT nuggets. If you dont have a grasp on the theory I dont think knowing the CLI would help much. PS Packet Tracer is ok... But if you are talking about configuring routers it might be good to get GNS3 as well.

Also to understand the basic theory of networks i always recommend this...

https://learningportal.juniper.net/juniper/resources/courses/golden/netfun/netfun_course/index.html

HTH
Click to expand...

Thanks a lot for the tips. I am going through the link you provided, wow, I must say I am amazed, its refreshing all that I learnt in first semester networking! :D
 
Hi There,
Lots of resources out on the web. I alos went to iTunesU and there is course material there as well that is for free.

Regards

Tim
 
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