Category: CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate certification resources

CLASSLESS SUBNETTING EXAMPLES
CCNA July 21, 2019

Classless Subnetting Examples – Exclusive Details 2025

Classless subnetting evolved from classful limitations, introducing CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) in 1993 to address IP exhaustion. CIDR allows borrowing bits from any host position (e.g., /25 from /24), enabling efficient address allocation, a shift critical for modern networks as of June 2025. Classless subnetting allows administrators to create smaller subnets (e.g., /25 from /24)...
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Table comparing classful and classless addressing formats, with class types A to E, header labels, subnet mask information, and address ranges.
CCNA July 18, 2019

Classful vs Classless Addressing Definitive Guide 2025 – From Confusion to Confidence in IP Addressing

Classful addressing emerged in the early Internet (1980s) with fixed Class A, B, and C ranges, leading to IP address exhaustion. The introduction of CIDR in 1993 marked the shift to classless addressing, allowing flexible prefixes (e.g., /20) and supporting the IPv4-to-IPv6 transition Classful and Classless addressing are terms describing IP address structure, with classless...
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broadcast domain
CCNA July 16, 2019

Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains: A Complete Guide 2025

In the realm of networking, understanding collision domains and broadcast domains is fundamental for designing efficient and scalable networks, a critical skill for CCNA and CCNP certifications. A collision domain represents a network segment where data packets may collide if multiple devices transmit simultaneously, a common challenge in older Ethernet setups like those using hubs....
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A switch with various network cables tangled on a wooden surface for Subnetting, branded with the NetworkUstad logo
CCNA July 15, 2019

Subnetting Unveiled: Master the Art of Network Segmentation 2025

Subnetting allows a network administrator to create a smaller network known as sub-networks or subnets inside a large network by borrowing bits from the Host ID portion of the address. It implements and manages a practical IP addressing plan by partitioning a single physical network into more than one smaller logical sub-network (subnets), enhancing control...
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Screenshot of Windows Command Prompt showing ping results for 127.0.0.1 and ::1 loopback addresses with IPv4 and IPv6 statistics.
CCNA July 14, 2019

Importance of Ping and Traceroute – Exclusive Guide 2025

Ping and traceroute are foundational tools for network troubleshooting, widely utilized in CCNA and CCNP certifications. These utilities leverage ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) to diagnose connectivity, latency, and routing issues, making them indispensable in both lab environments and real-world network management. For CCNA students, mastering ping helps verify host reachability, while CCNP students can...
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Hand pointing to a "Search" button next to "ICMPv6 NS and RA Messages" text, representing a guide to Neighbor Solicitation and Router Advertisement in IPv6 networks.
CCNA July 13, 2019

ICMPv6 NS and RA Messages: Boost Your CCNA Skills With This Details Guide and Interactive Simulator!

The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a critical component of the IP suite, used for error reporting, diagnostics, and network management. While ICMPv4 supports IPv4 networks, ICMPv6 is its enhanced counterpart for IPv6, introducing new features like the Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP). For CCNA and CCNP students, understanding ICMP is essential for configuring and...
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Orange blocks spelling Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP) on a gradient brown background.
CCNA July 12, 2019

Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP)- The Ultimate Guide for Network Success with ICMPv4 Debug Simulator in 2025

The Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP) is a critical network layer protocol within the TCP/IP suite, enabling error reporting and diagnostics for IPv4 and IPv6. An Internet Protocol (IP) is unreliable because it does not provide messages to be sent in the event of specific errors. The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) services send messages...
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Hand pointing to IPv6 diagram with OUI, Device ID, FFFE, and Interface ID elements on a screen.
CCNA July 12, 2019

EUI-64 Process and Randomly Generated IPv6- Easy to understand Guide

After a client receives a Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) message, often via a stateless Router Advertisement (RA), it must generate its Interface ID. Unlike stateful DHCPv6, SLAAC provides the prefix portion (typically /64) from the RA, while the client autonomously creates the 64-bit Interface ID. This ID can be derived from the MAC address using...
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The image compares Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast communication methods. It features a dark background on the left with the title "Unicast vs Multicast vs Broadcast" written in white. On the right, three diagrams visually represent each communication type. The top diagram shows Unicast, where a single source establishes individual connections to multiple destinations. The middle diagram illustrates Multicast, where one source sends data to selected destinations via a network. The bottom diagram depicts Broadcast, demonstrating a single source transmitting data to all destinations within the network. The NetworkNutsad logo is visible in the bottom left corner.
CCNA June 27, 2019

Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication

By the end of 2025, global internet traffic is projected to exceed 181 zettabytes, driven by video streaming, IoT devices, and 5G connectivity. Efficient data transmission methods like unicast, multicast, and broadcast are critical to managing this surge. This article breaks down these three communication types, their technical workings, modern applications, and emerging trends shaping networks today. This article,...
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