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Guided Packet Tracer labs, learning paths and reference guides. Everything you need for the CCNA exam topics, in one place.

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LABS 55 labs Guided Packet Tracer labs Starter file, every IOS command, show-command checks and a solution file. S1(config-if)# no shutdown PATHS 3 paths Learning paths Curated orders through the labs, from your first commands to CCNA-aligned topics. PTL-0008 → PTL-0002 → PTL-0005 GUIDES 8 guides Reference guides Setup help, command references and troubleshooting, written for the labs. show ip interface brief

Beginner path

PTL-0008 Cisco IOS Navigation and Initial Device Configuration 30 min
PTL-0002 Configuring Cisco Router Interfaces 30 min
PTL-0005 Verifying Directly Connected Networks 30 min
PTL-0015 IPv4 Subnetting and VLSM Network Design 45 min
PTL-0016 MAC Address Learning and ARP Operation 30 min
PTL-0009 VLAN Segmentation and Access Port Configuration 35 min
PTL-0014 Default Gateway Operation and Troubleshooting 30 min

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How each lab works

Four steps, the same in every lab.

Download the starter file

A Packet Tracer topology with the devices placed and cabled, but not configured.
Follow the IOS steps

Every command, with the prompt you should see before you type it.
Verify with show commands

Run the listed show commands and pings and compare the output.
Check the solution

Open the finished file when you are done, or when you are stuck.

Packet Tracer is free with a Cisco Networking Academy account. How to install it.

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