CCNA Exploration 3: LAN Switching and Wireless Labs
CCNA Exploration 3 is supported by one or more of the following NETLABAE standard pods:
The supported lab list (below) provides a list of CCNA Exploration 3 compatible labs and the pod types that can be used for each lab.
Lab Modifications
The Exploration 3 labs included with NETLABAE have been modified by NDG for
remote accessibility and alignment with a single unified LAN Switching Pod.
Students and instructors should use the modified versions found on the NETLABAE
system. These modifications do not compromise the lab's purpose. Please refer
to the details in the Supported Lab List table below.
- Most labs use LAN Switching Pod and Network Fundamental Pod, allowing existing NETLABAE pods to service both CCNA Exploration 1 and 3.
- In order to simplify the lab verification steps, the LAN Switching Pod should have PCA, PCB and PCC installed.
- Skills exams for Exploration 3 will be available in a future update.
- The MAP supports CCNA Exploration 2, 3 and 4 labs, in addition to the CCNA Security labs.
Enabling the Labs
To enable the CCNA Exploration 3 labs, create a class and check the appropriate global labs in the class settings as described in the table below, depending on the pod(s) that will be used.
| Pods | Global Labs | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
|
LAN Switching Pod and/or Network Fundamentals Pod |
AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0 English | On the “Global Labs” section of the class settings, check AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0 English if the LSP and/or the NFP will be used to perform the labs. |
| Multi-purpose Academy Pod | AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English | On the “Global Labs” section of the class settings, check the “AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English” if the MAP will be used to perform the labs. |
|
(LAN Switching Pod and/or Network Fundamentals Pod) and Multi-purpose Academy Pod |
AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0 English and AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English |
On the “Global Labs” section of the class settings, check both the “AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0 English” and “AE CCNA EXP 3 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English” if the (LSP and/or NFP) and the MAP will be used to perform the labs. |
You may also allow the class to make "pod-only" reservations using the CCNA 4.x pod types listed above. To enable pod-only reservations, check the box for "AE CCNA Pod Reservations (no labs)" in the class settings.
These reservations are not tied to specific lab exercises. Therefore, the pod will be configured using the default network configuration. Please note however, not all CCNA labs use the default network configuration and must be completed by selecting the correct lab exercise (see the following discussion).
Using the Labs
Always select the correct lab exercise for the lab being performed. Students or teams should schedule the correct lab exercise from the catalog. NETLABAE will only show those labs for which the required pod type is available. A lab that works on different pod types may appear more than once if your system is so equipped. Instructors should select the correct lab from the Exercise tab during instructor-led lab reservations. This can be done as many times as needed during the reservation.
Importance of Choosing the Correct Lab Exercise
Several of the labs may differ from the standard pod topologies. This is
handled by NETLAB+ Dynamic VLAN Mapping technology. Always select the
correct lab exercise for the actual lab. This insures that NETLABAE
will set up VLANs on the control switch such that lab devices and PCs are
placed in the correct LAN segment for the exercise being performed. Selecting
the correct exercise will also make the completed lab output easier to find in
the archive.