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■If you intend to do most of the labs and scenarios, you might want to print CD-only Appendixes B and C.
■Decide if you prefer to do the labs and scenarios after reading the book or as you go along.
■If you want to do the labs as you progress through the book, refer to Table C-2 for my suggestions on the best time to do the labs and scenarios.
Table C-2 The Best Time to Do Each Lab or Scenario Using NetSim
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After Reading |
Scenario or Lab |
Location |
Topic |
Which Chapter |
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Scenario 1 |
Chapter 13 |
Comprehensive scenario 1 for topics in this |
13 |
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book |
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Scenario 2 |
Chapter 13 |
Comprehensive scenario 2 for topics in this |
13 |
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book |
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Scenario 2 |
CD-only Appendix B |
Subnet design with a Class B network |
4 |
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Scenario 3 |
CD-only Appendix B |
Subnet design with a Class C network |
4 |
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Scenario 4 |
CD-only Appendix B |
IP configuration 1 |
5 |
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Scenario 5 |
CD-only Appendix B |
IP configuration 2 |
5 |
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Scenario 8 |
CD-only Appendix B |
Frame Relay configuration |
11 |
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Scenario 9 |
CD-only Appendix B |
Frame Relay configuration dissection |
11 |
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Scenario 10 |
CD-only Appendix B |
IP filtering sample 1 |
12 |
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Scenario 11 |
CD-only Appendix B |
IP filtering sample 2 |
12 |
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Scenario 12 |
CD-only Appendix B |
IP filtering sample 3 |
12 |
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Lab 1 |
CD-only Appendix C |
IP routing configuration |
4 |
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Lab 2 |
CD-only Appendix C |
IP access list configuration |
12 |
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Lab 3 |
CD-only Appendix C |
WAN configuration |
10 |
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VLAN and trunk |
Chapter 3 |
Lab that simply supports the topology and |
3 |
configuration |
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commands in this part of Chapter 3 |
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DDR and ISDN |
Chapter 10 |
Lab that simply supports the topology and |
10 |
configuration |
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commands in this part of Chapter 10 |
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Considerations When Using NetSim
NetSim is a wonderful product, and you can certainly get a lot of good hands-on experience using the NetSim product that is included with the book. However, like any simulator product, it does not mimic a network with 100% accuracy. Some situations are difficult to simulate. For instance, it is very challenging to simulate the output of debug commands, because the simulator is not actually running IOS. If you intend to use NetSim, please download the latest list of hints, tips, and caveats from www.ciscopress.com/158720083x.
This appendix covers the following subjects:
■Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements