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Cisco BGP Masterclass - Zero to Hero
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Cisco BGP Masterclass - Zero to Hero

BGP with practice labs
Created byWaqas Karim
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Become an expert in the BGP especially for Cisco Routers in Core Networks
  • Practice configuration Labs in Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 to become BGP master
  • Use BGP path attributes to influence the route selection process in the world of Internet
  • Diagnose faults and troubleshoot basic BGP

Course content

3 sections • 24 lectures • 5h 39m total length

  • Course Introduction4:43

    Explore the fundamentals of BGP, including ebgp and ibgp, and key attributes. Practice configuring and troubleshooting with Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3, with quizzes and Wireshark analysis.

  • BGP Introduction
  • BGP Introduction10:01

    Explore BGP, the exterior routing protocol that interconnects autonomous systems on the internet, and learn how eBGP and IBGP use path vector and port 179.

  • How to setup Cisco Packet Tracer for Labs practice10:39

    Learn to download, install, and log into Cisco Packet Tracer (version 8.0), use prebuilt labs, and practice BGP and other CCNA-level tasks through hands-on simulations.

  • How to setup GNS3 for Labs Practice13:07

    download and set up gns3 2.2.5 for hands-on labs, load the c7200 15.2 router image, configure dynamics, and run local topologies to practice CCNA and other networking courses.

  • BGP Types (eBGP and iBGP)3:12
  • BGP Types (eBGP vs iBGP)
  • BGP AS Numbers6:38

    Explore how autonomous systems and as numbers underpin bgp, including 2-byte and 4-byte ranges and ebgp loop prevention. Trace how IANA and RIR authorities allocate AS numbers to operators.

  • Practice Lab – BGP Configuration 126:55

    Instructions for practice Lab:
    1. Download & install Cisco Packet Tracer software
    2. Download the PDF Lab manual and Packet Tracer File

    3. Watch the Lab lecture video

    4. Open the PKT file in Packet Tracer (as shown by instructor in the video)

    5. Complete the lab by following the PDF manual (as shown by instructor in the video)

  • Some Important BGP Commands6:15
  • Practice Lab – BGP Configuration 217:21

    Instructions for practice Lab:
    1. Download & install Cisco Packet Tracer software
    2. Download the PDF Lab manual and Packet Tracer File

    3. Watch the Lab lecture video

    4. Open the PKT file in Packet Tracer (as shown by instructor in the video)

    5. Complete the lab by following the PDF manual (as shown by instructor in the video)

  • BGP Path Attributes8:45

    Understand BGP path attributes and how well-known and optional categories govern path selection across weight, local preference, aggregate, AS path, origin, and neighbor IP.

  • BGP Local-Preference with examples10:50

    Learn how BGP local preference selects the exit path within an AS, with default 100 and higher values preferred, and compare it to MED for influencing external paths.

  • BGP Security (BGP Authentication)4:09
  • BGP Security Lab (BGP MD5 Authentication GNS3 Lab)13:06
  • BGP Lab - Wireshark Analysis8:35

    Establish a BGP connection between two routers, capture traffic with Wireshark in GNS3, and analyze BGP open and keepalive messages to troubleshoot and understand protocol behavior.

  • BGP Packet Types13:32
  • BGP Neighbor States (FSM)10:36
  • BGP Origin codes and status codes6:19

    Explore BGP status codes and origin codes, including star, I, and question mark, to understand route validity, best path, and IGP, EGP origins.

  • BGP Route Redistribution7:53

    Learn how route redistribution transfers routes between OSPF and BGP, including seed metric. Picture how to redistribute connected or static routes outbound while avoiding routing loops with tagging.

  • iBGP Full mesh requirement5:36

    Understand that IBGP requires a full mesh to prevent re-advertisement of IBGP learned routes, and consider route reflectors or confederation to reduce links.

  • Practice Lab - BGP Troubleshooting-16:11

    Instructions for practice Lab:

    1. Download & install Cisco Packet Tracer software

    2. Download the PDF Lab manual and Packet Tracer File

    3. Watch the Lab lecture video

    4. Open the PKT file in Packet Tracer (as shown by instructor in the video)

    5. Complete the lab by following the PDF manual (as shown by instructor in the video)

  • Practice Lab - How to use AI for BGP configuration?6:22

    Discover how to configure and troubleshoot BGP using AI prompts and Cisco packet tracer labs in the Cisco BGP Masterclass, with prompt-based scripting and topology analysis.

  • Practice Lab - How to use AI for BGP Troubleshooting?6:22

Requirements

  • Basic Networking Knowledge
  • Cisco CCNA level knowledge of networking is a plus

Description

This practical labs based course is designed for network engineers who want to understand and implement BGP in real-world environments. Whether you are preparing for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, HCIA or improving your practical networking skills, this course gives you a clear and hands-on approach to learning BGP.

Mr. Waqas Karim (CCIE #56732) is an experienced network engineer and instructor who specializes in Cisco technologies, cybersecurity, and Python for network engineers. His teaching style focuses on simplifying complex concepts and delivering practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world scenarios.

You will learn how to configure BGP from scratch, understand key concepts like Path Attributes (Local Preference, AS Path, MED), and use important BGP commands for troubleshooting and verification. The course also covers BGP Autonomous System Numbers, Origin and Status Codes, BGP Security (Authentication), Route Redistribution, and the role of BGP in MPLS networks.

This is a lab-focused course where you will practice using Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3. Step-by-step labs and real scenarios will help you build strong practical skills and real confidence.

The course also includes a mini project combining OSPF and BGP to simulate a real-world network. You will gain confidence to apply these skills in real job environments and production networks.

Basic networking knowledge is recommended, and basic familiarity with Cisco CLI will be helpful.

Who this course is for:

  • Network Engineers who want to develop advanced level BGP networking skills
  • IT professionals who want a comprehensive resource on Cisco BGP networking theory, configuration and troubleshooting

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