CCNA Exploration 4 is supported by one or more of the following NETLAB+ pods:
The supported lab list (below) provides a list of CCNA Exploration 4 compatible labs and the pod types that can be used for each lab.
To enable the CCNA Exploration 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Cuatro Router Pod and/or Basic Router Pod v2 |
AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 English | On the "Global Labs" section of the class settings, check "AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 English" if the CRP and/or the BRPv2 will be used to perform the labs. |
| Multi-purpose Academy Pod | AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English | On the "Global Labs" section of the class settings, check the "AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English" if the MAP will be used to perform the labs. |
| Multi-purpose Academy Pod w/ASA | AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP/ASA-English | On the "Global Labs" section of the class settings, check the "AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP/ASA-English" if the MAP w/ASA will be used to perform the labs. |
|
(Cuatro Router Pod and/or Basic Router Pod v2) and (Multi-purpose Academy Pod and/or Multi-purpose Academy Pod w/ASA) |
AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 English and (AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English and/or AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 - MAP/ASA - Eng) |
On the "Global Labs" section of the class settings, check both the "AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 English" and ("AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0-MAP-English" and/or "AE CCNA EXP 4 V4.0.3.0 - MAP/ASA - Eng" if the (CRP and/or BRPv2) and the (MAP and/or MAP w/ASA) will be used to perform the labs. |
You may also allow the class to make "pod-only" reservations using the pod types listed above. To enable pod-only reservations, check the box in the class settings for the appropriate pod type. Options include:
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).
Always select the correct lab exercise for the lab being performed. Students or teams should schedule the correct lab exercise from the catalog. NETLAB+ 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 NETLAB+ 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.
| Lab | Description | Pod Required | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1 | Challenge Review Lab | This lab is not directly supported, but can be implemented using Pod Designer. | |
| 2.5.1 | Basic PPP Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 2.5.2 | Challenge PPP Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 2.5.3 | Troubleshooting PPP Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 3.5.1 | Basic Frame Relay | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 3.5.2 | Challenge Frame Relay Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 3.5.3 | Troubleshooting Frame Relay | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 4.6.1 | Basic Security Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 4.6.2 | Challenge Security Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 4.6.3 | Troubleshooting Security Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA,, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 5.5.1 | Basic Access Control Lists | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 5.5.2 | Access Control Lists Challenge | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 5.5.3 | Troubleshooting Access Control Lists | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 7.4.1 | Basic DHCP and NAT Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 7.4.2 | Challenge DHCP and NAT Configuration | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 7.4.3 | Troubleshooting DHCP and NAT | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | |
| 8.3.7 | Troubleshooting Role Play | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | Static IP address for PC2 is recommended. |
| 8.5.1 | Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 1 | This lab is not directly supported, but can be implemented using Pod Designer. | |
| 8.5.2 | Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 2 | This lab is not directly supported, but can be implemented using Pod Designer. | |
| 8.5.3 | Troubleshooting Enterprise Networks 3 | This lab is not directly supported, but can be implemented using Pod Designer. | |
| Skills Exam | MAP, MAP w/ASA, CRP or BRPv2 | Enabled separately. |
In order to do the CCNA 4.0 Exploration 4 labs, certain software must be installed on the PCs. We strongly suggest having PC1a, PC1b, PC2 and PC3 installed for BRPv2 and CRP with the following list of software:
| Software Name | Purpose | Requirements | Comments / Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Device Manager (SDM) | The SDM is installed onto the router's flash memory or in the PCs. |
Supported Microsoft Windows O/S:
|
For using SDM, the web browser requires SUN JRE 1.4 or later and
ActiveX control must be enabled. www.cisco.com |
| Kiwi Syslog | This software will be used as the syslog server. |
Supported O/S:
|
www.kiwisyslog.com |
| TFTP32 | DHCP, TFTP, SMTP, Syslog servers, and TFTP client. | tftpd32.jounin.net.com |
