About Cisco Networking Academy Labs
NETLAB+ is used at Cisco Networking Academies worldwide to provide remote access to networking equipment and remote PCs for blended distance learning, educator-led training, and learner equipment access.
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Available Labs (12)
CCNA1: Introduction to Networks v7
Build foundational networking knowledge with the CCNA v7 curriculum covering network fundamentals, IP addressing, and basic security.
CCNA2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials v7
Develop skills in switching, routing, and wireless networking with hands-on CCNA v7 labs.
CCNA3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v7
Master enterprise networking concepts including WAN, security, and network automation with CCNA v7 labs.
CCNA Security v2.0
Learn network security fundamentals with hands-on labs covering ASA firewalls, VPNs, AAA, and ACLs.
CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR) v8
Master advanced enterprise networking with labs covering switching, routing, wireless, security, and programmability.
CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v8
Develop advanced routing, VPN services, and infrastructure security skills with CCNP Enterprise labs.
CyberOps Associate v1
Build cybersecurity operations skills with labs covering security monitoring, host-based analysis, and incident response.
CCNA CyberOps v1
Prepare for security operations center roles with hands-on labs covering cryptography, host-based security analysis, forensics, and incident response.
IT Essentials v8
Learn computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and security fundamentals with hands-on IT Essentials labs.
DevNet Associate v1
Develop software development and network automation skills with Cisco DevNet Associate labs.
Network Security v1
Master network security concepts including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention with hands-on labs.
Packet Tracer 8
Access Cisco Packet Tracer 8 remotely through NETLAB+ for network simulation and visualization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco Networking Academy courses are supported on NETLAB+?
NETLAB+ supports a wide range of Cisco curriculum including CCNA v7 (Introduction to Networks, Switching/Routing/Wireless, Enterprise Networking), CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate, Network Security, IT Essentials, and legacy CCNA Security and CCNP courses.
How does NETLAB+ work with Cisco Networking Academy?
NETLAB+ provides remote access to networking equipment and virtual machines that support Cisco Networking Academy lab exercises. Learners and educators access real Cisco equipment through a web browser, enabling blended distance learning and hands-on practice.
What equipment is used in the Cisco labs?
Labs use Multi-Device Pods (MDP), Multi-Purpose Academy Pods (MAP), and specialized pods with Cisco switches, routers, ASA firewalls, and virtual machines. Pod configurations vary by course and are detailed in each course's installation guide.
Do I need to be part of Cisco Networking Academy to use these labs?
These labs are designed for use with Cisco Networking Academy courses. Organizations using NETLAB+ for Cisco curriculum typically participate in the Cisco Networking Academy program to access course materials and lab exercises.
Organizations using Cisco Networking Academy labs
NETLAB+ has enabled us to provide hands-on training that would otherwise be financially out of reach for individual colleges.
BACCC Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator, Bay Area Community College Consortium
Our students are getting jobs at national labs, at Intel, at Sandia — places they never thought they could work.
IT Program Director
IT Program Director, Northern New Mexico College
NETLAB+ is a force multiplier. One system, managed by a small team, can serve hundreds of students across dozens of academies.
Dr. Myra Burris
IT Director, Stanly Community College