CCNA 8 Lab

In the dynamic and ever-changing field of networking, practical, hands-on experience remains essential for mastering the skills required to excel. The CCNA 8 Lab takes learning a step further by offering an advanced, interactive platform where learners can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. This lab focuses on building expertise in key networking areas, including IPv6 implementation, VLAN configuration, advanced routing protocols, and network automation using Python and APIs. By configuring cutting-edge devices, diagnosing complex network issues, and applying automation principles, participants in the CCNA 8 Lab will be equipped with the critical skills and confidence to meet the demands of Cisco’s latest CCNA certification and the challenges of modern network environments.

CCNA 8 Packet Tracer Lab Outline:

  1. Remote Access – Telnet
    1. Configure Telnet on a Cisco Switch with Only a Password
    2. Configure Telnet on a Cisco Switch with Local Username and Password
    3. Configure Telnet on a Cisco Router with Only a Password
    4. Configure Telnet on a Cisco Router with Local Username and Password
  2. Remote Access – SSH
    1. Configure SSH v2 on Cisco Switch
    2. Configure SSH v2 on Cisco Router
    3. Configure SSH v2 on a Cisco Router with Radius Server and Local as Fallback
  3. Switch Port Security
    1. Configure Switch Port Security with Dynamic Port
    2. Configure Switch Port Security with Manual Static MAC Address
    3. Configure Switch Port Security with MAC Address Sticky
    4. Configure Switch Port Security with Violation (Shutdown, Restrict, Protect)
  4. VLAN
    1. Configure Basic VLAN and Assign Port on a Cisco Switch
    2. Configure Basic VLAN and Trunking on 2 Cisco Switches
  5. Inter-VLAN Routing
    1. Configure Legacy Inter-VLAN Routing
    2. Configure Inter-VLAN Routing as Router-on-a-Stick
    3. Configure Inter-VLAN Routing as SVI
  6. STP
    1. Configure STP mode PVST on a Cisco Switch
    2. Configure STP mode Rapid PVST on a Cisco Switch
    3. Configure STP mode Rapid PVST with PortFast on a Cisco Switch
  7. DHCP IPv4
    1. Configure DHCP IPv4 on Cisco Router
    2. Configure DHCP IPv4 on Cisco Layer 3 Switch or Multilayer Switch
    3. Configure DHCP IPv4 on Cisco Router with 2 Networks
    4. Configure DHCP IPv4 on Cisco Layer 3 Switch or Multilayer Switch with 2 VLANs
    5. Configure DHCP IPv4 Relay Agent
    6. Configure DHCP IPv4 Snooping
    7. Configure DHCP IPv4 in Wi-Fi Router
  8. Static Routing IPv4
    1. Configure Static Routing IPv4 with Next Hop IP
    2. Configure Static Routing IPv4 with Exit Interface (Point to Point – Serial Interface)
    3. Configure Static Routing IPv4 with Fully Specified Route
  9. Dynamic Routing – OSPFv2 (IPv4)
    1. Configure OSPFv2 Single Area on Cisco Router (Multiaccess – Ethernet Interface)
    2. Configure OSPFv2 Single Area on Cisco Router (Point to Point – Serial Interface)