FAQ's Regarding the technical aspects of the On-line CCNA
Q: Do I have to pay for the telephone call?
A: NO!. Through the magic of the interweb we use VoIP, (Whilst the instructor is talking and answering questions you don't end up having to watch the clock)
Q: What are the advantages to doing this course on-line rather than coming to the classroom
A: First of all you do not need to travel out of your home, second of all, all the sessions are recorded and you can watch them again and again at your own pace.
Q: How can I get my hands on experience from home
A: You can follow the examples on the course either with your own Cisco equipment (We can recommend a reseller where you can get the complete CCNA Lab kit for just £160+vat) or you can carry out the Hands-Lab work with a network Simulator
Q: Do I get any Labs to follow to go through the exercises i will see
A: Yes, you will be given access to all the labs which you can download and use to practice with
Q: Can I ask questions during the session
A: Yes, there is a chat and ask questions facility, we mute all the attendees to reduce any possibility of echo, the instructor will be asking lots of questions so that all attendees can answer using the chat facility
Q: What specialist equipment do I need?
A: To attend a meeting on a PC, the following is required:
- Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
- Windows® 2000, XP, 2003 Server or Vista
- Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
- Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (recommended) (2 GB of RAM for Windows® Vista)
To attend a meeting on MAC, the following is required:
System requirements:
- Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
- Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
- PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor (512 MB of RAM or better recommended)
- Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
Participants wishing to connect to audio using VoIP will need a fast Internet connection, a microphone and speakers (a USB headset is recommended).
Q: How long do the webinars last?
A: 4:30 hr each max, with a 20min breaks in the to make a brew
Q: Can I pass or catch a virus
A: No, it is not possible to catch or spread a virus or become exposed to spyware when you are using the webinar as an attendee. The webinar screen-sharing technology preserves the secure barrier between systems.