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Cisco Labs: Routing Fundamentals
Role Play
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(6 ratings)
1,496 students

Cisco Labs: Routing Fundamentals

Master Routing Concepts with Practical Real-World Labs and Demonstrations
Role Play
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 5/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to configure OSPF in single and multi-area environments.
  • The fundamental concepts of internal and external BGP (iBGP and eBGP).
  • How to establish eBGP peering between different autonomous systems.
  • Configuring and verifying iBGP for internal network routing.
  • Best practices for configuring EIGRP in Cisco networks.
  • How to configure HSRP for gateway redundancy in routed networks.
  • The fundamentals of VRRP and how to implement it for redundancy.
  • Implementing GLBP for load balancing and redundancy in Cisco networks.
  • How to use Cisco routers for DHCP services and configure DHCP relay.
  • Importance of Static and Default Routes.

Course content

15 sections • 106 lectures • 10h 25m total length

  • Introduction3:42
  • What is Cisco Modeling Labs?6:00
  • Cisco Modeling Labs - Free Edition2:05

    discover Cisco Modeling Labs free edition for hands-on network labs with up to five nodes, unlimited unmanaged switches, external connectors, and ASA firewalls plus Linux images like Ubuntu and Alpine.

  • Course Content1:54
  • What is Cisco Packet Tracer?3:24

    Explore Cisco Packet Tracer, a free cross-platform network simulator for designing, configuring, and troubleshooting virtual topologies with routers, switches, VLANs, OSPF, RIP, and IP, via hands-on labs.

  • Why Learn Cisco?3:41

    Cisco's global prevalence makes its networking concepts highly transferable across vendors, including OSPF, VRRP, and access lists, with practice tools like Packet Tracer and Gns3.

  • Course Activities2:03

    Engage actively with assignments, quizzes, and role plays to apply concepts, identify gaps, and build confidence through practical, hands-on learning in a real-world professional environment.

  • How to Use Udemy AI Assistant1:55

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets, etc.).
  • Enthusiasm to engage in lab-heavy, hands-on learning.
  • Access to a computer with internet connectivity.
  • Familiarity with Cisco IOS commands is helpful but not required.
  • Interest in learning practical Cisco routing configurations.
  • A desire to improve network configuration and troubleshooting skills.

Description

Unlock the full potential of Cisco Labs in this hands-on course, Hands-On Cisco Labs: Routing Fundamentals. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate network professional, this course is designed to immerse you in practical, real-world configurations using a variety of lab technologies.

You can follow along with Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVE-NG, or simply watch the labs for a deeper understanding.

This course is all about practical, hands-on labs with a strong focus on mastering Cisco configurations. We’ll cut down on theory and dive right into the technical configurations that matter most in real-world scenarios. You’ll gain experience configuring OSPF, BGP, Redundancy, EIGRP, and more, all through guided labs that replicate actual network setups. Whether you're preparing for industry certifications like CCST, CCNA or CCNP, or simply looking to enhance your practical skills for real-world networking, this course is designed for you.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently configure and manage Cisco devices in real-world environments. With a series of lab-heavy exercises and practical examples, you’ll gain the hands-on knowledge that’s critical to succeed in networking. Join me, a seasoned network expert, and take your Cisco configuration skills to the next level as we work through advanced lab setups and real-world applications.

Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.

Best of all, when you complete the course, you’ll earn a professional Certificate of Completion that you can proudly add to your résumé and LinkedIn profile — helping you stand out in today’s competitive IT job market. This certificate demonstrates that you have the skills and confidence to contribute from day one — exactly what employers are looking for.

This course is perfect for those looking to get practical experience without the heavy theory—it's all about learning by doing!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring network engineers looking to gain hands-on experience with Cisco routing.
  • IT professionals preparing for Cisco certification exams.
  • Current network administrators seeking to deepen their knowledge of routing fundamentals.
  • Beginners in networking who want to start with practical, lab-focused training.

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