CCNAv7 – Enterprise Networking, Security, & Automation (ESNA) – Packet Tracer 5.5.1 – The ipv4 ACL Challenge!

In this comprehensive and exhaustive techtorial on Packet Tracer activity 5.5.1 (The IPv4 ACL Challenge Activity) we take a deep dive at how we can turn a list of written requirements into an effective Access Control List (ACL) in an HQ and Enterprise Branch network. We configure the HQ & Branch routers with both a named/numbered extended and standard ACLs and then review Cisco best practices with respect to placement of the ACLs and the implications of misplacing the ACLs. We also look at the validation and confirmation commands to help up determine on which interface an ACL might be applied and what Access Control Entries (ACEs) make up of the ACL.

*This techtorial/Packet Tracer activity is all done running Packet Tracer version 7.3.0 (for the Mac) which was recently released and is the MINIMUM version you can use for any of the new CCNAv7 curriculum activities! Be sure to leave your feedback and questions below and I hope I have earned the privilege of your time!

Enjoy!