CCNA Practice Labs For Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Practice configuring key routing protocols, including BGP, to strengthen your skills for the CCNA certification exam. This lab-focused course provides hands-on experience with VLANs, IP addressing, ACLs, and advanced router configuration in simulated environments.
Last update: Oct 2023
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Caption Language: English
Focus: CCNA Training Courses, Networking Certification Courses, Network Training Courses, Networking Courses, Certification Courses, Cisco Training Courses
What You’ll Learn
This CCNA Practice Labs For Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) will teach you:
- CCNA practice labs:
Strengthen exam readiness with routing-focused labs. - BGP routing:
Configure internal and external BGP in various scenarios. - Routing protocols:
Practice key configuration tasks for exam success. - Switchport security:
Secure ports to protect network access.
- Trunking and VLANs:
Set up inter-switch communication and segmentation. - Named access lists:
Filter traffic with precise ACL configurations. - Administrative commands:
Use essential router CLI tools. - IP addresses:
Configure and verify host and interface addresses.
Included in the CCNA Practice Labs
2 Hours of On-Demand Video
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
IT Support Specialist
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Systems Engineer
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSEIntroduction to the Course
Introduction to the Lab
Preview
Router Configuration and Verification Commands
Routing with BGP version 4
Switch Configurations
Summary of Course
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Familiarity with basic routing and switching concepts
Access to Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, VIRL, or other emulators
Optional: Cisco CCNA exam preparation book
Description of CCNA Practice Labs For Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
This hands-on course is designed for CCNA candidates and network professionals who want to practice configuring and verifying routing protocols, especially Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). You’ll work through labs that reinforce the configuration of routing, switching, and security tasks found on the certification exam.
You'll configure BGP routers, create and assign VLANs, implement named ACLs, and troubleshoot IP addressing issues. With clear walkthroughs and relevant commands, you’ll gain confidence in working with autonomous systems, peer relationships, and route selections.
Key topics include how BGP supports classless inter-domain routing (CIDR), maintains the global routing table, and exchanges routing information using messages between BGP peers. Whether you’re aiming to pass your CCNA or refresh your knowledge for the field, this course delivers the practical skills needed.
- Configure internal and external BGP sessions
- Set up and verify VLANs, trunking, and switchport security
- Apply routing protocols and administrative commands
- Use ACLs to control access to network resources
- Analyze the routing table and understand next hop behavior
- Simulate real-world labs using Cisco Packet Tracer
- Understand how BGP routers determine best routes and avoid routing loops
By completing this course, you’ll be prepared to implement BGP configurations, troubleshoot routing issues, and understand how Border Gateway Protocol operates across global internet networks.
Who Is This Course For
This course is ideal for CCNA and CCENT exam candidates, IT professionals preparing for interviews, and anyone who wants to build hands-on skills in routing protocols, especially BGP, in lab settings.
Course Instructor
Lazaro Diaz
Lazaro Diaz is a network engineer with extensive experience in the field and teaching. He holds certifications including CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNP, Security+, Network+, A+, MCP, MCTS, and MOS, and has passed the first CCIE exam. Lazaro has taught at institutions like Palm Beach Community College and New Horizons and provided private consulting.
Known for his unconventional and engaging teaching style, Lazaro has taught over 100,000 students worldwide through e-learning platforms and corporate training. His clients include MetroPCS (now T-Mobile), The Florida Marlins, and The Assurant Group.
Lazaro also teaches applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, including MOS certification. He focuses on simplifying complex topics and preparing students for certification exams and real-world job interviews. His interactive and dynamic classes make learning fun and practical, ensuring students are well-prepared for the job market.
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Testimonials
Jonas P.
These CCNA practice labs were exactly what I needed to understand BGP routing and how it fits into real-world networks. The way the course broke down autonomous systems, peer connections, and route selection using BGP was incredibly helpful. I now feel ready for the CCNA exam and confident working with routing protocols in the field.
O’Hara L.
Excellent hands-on experience with BGP! The labs covered both internal BGP and external BGP in great depth. I especially appreciated learning how a router maintains its routing table and exchanges routing information with other peers. This is essential for mastering the CCNA certification.
Xi T.
If you’re serious about becoming a Cisco Certified Network Associate, this course is a must. It walks you through how to configure routers, verify routes, and work with IP addresses across different network segments. I finally understand how BGP supports CIDR and avoids routing loops. Great training for both the exam and real-world application!
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