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Hi, I am doing B Tech in computer science and Engineering Now doing final year. I want more intrest for entering into the caeer of NETWORKING. And I want to make the certifications of CISCO. Please give me the guidance on how to do the certification of CISCO and how the prepatation should be, and give me the guidance for me to enter NETWORKING

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For — good choice; networking remains a strong field. Building on points from and , here is a concise, current roadmap you can follow immediately.

Start with fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, VLANs, basic routing and switching, NAT, ACLs, and basic security. Use the official exam blueprint for whichever certification you target and a well-regarded book (for example, titles on Cisco Press). Cisco currently publishes the CCNA as the main associate-level credential; CompTIA Network+ is a solid vendor-neutral alternative for grounding. See Cisco CCNA overview () and CompTIA Network+ (https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network).

Hands-on practice is essential. Use virtual labs (Packet Tracer via Cisco Networking Academy https://www.netacad.com/, GNS3 https://www.gns3.com/, or EVE-NG https://www.eve-ng.net/) and packet analysis with Wireshark (https://www.wireshark.org/). Build simple lab scenarios: subnetting drills, inter-VLAN routing, basic OSPF, ACLs and NAT. If you want physical gear, second-hand small routers and managed switches work fine, but virtual labs cover most entry-level objectives.

Avoid using exam "dumps" — they risk exam bans and do not build real skill. Instead, use official practice tests and time-boxed mock exams, and log every lab you complete. For jobs, aim for roles like helpdesk, NOC, or junior network engineer to gain operational experience. Learn basic Linux and some Python for automation; Cisco DevNet (https://developer.cisco.com/) is a good next step for automation-focused careers.

Practical plan: study fundamentals 6-12 weeks, complete 50+ lab scenarios, take timed practice exams, then schedule the certification test. Document labs and mini-projects on your resume or GitHub to show employers tangible experience.

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Networking is definitely a good field to be in, you would be making a very wise decision. The most common ones are CCNA1, CCNA2, CCNA3 and CCNA4. Those are the ones you usually start out with and can be done at any places. I'm not too sure if there are any entry level or "preliminary" stages if you will for networking but those are the basics. From there on it only gets more professional. Hope this helps.

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1. Read
2. Practice what you read
3. Get dunps(past questions) for the CCNA certifications so you can know what the questions look like and prepare yourself.

Goodluck

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