Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WLANs are identified by a Service Set Identifier (SSID), a name that helps to identify the proper wireless network to join. CBT Nuggets trainer Jeff Kish gets you ready to take the *Cisco CCNA* exam by reviewing SSIDs. ๐ ๐ Watch the entire course here: training.cbt.gg/33i
๐ Read more in our blog _What is a Service Set Identifier_ for more info: blog.cbt.gg/ssid
๐ *Not a CBT Nuggets subscriber? Sign up for a FREE trial today:* training.cbt.gg/sbp
๐ Prerequisites and experience needed for popular IT certifications : training.cbt.gg/mwu
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๐จ ๐จ *FAQs* ๐จ ๐จ
*Is CCNA worth it?*
Yes, the CCNA is definitely worth it โ itโs one of the best certifications a network administrator could earn at any point in their career. The CCNA is worth it because Cisco technology provides service provider and enterprise router solutions to nearly 40% of the world. Of course, there are plenty of non-Cisco networks, but thereโs basically no other certification that can all at once prepare you for all the devices and jobs that the CCNA does.
*How much does the CCNA cost?*
The CCNA costs $300. There's only one exam necessary for earning the CCNA, the 200-301, and since it has no prerequisite courses or exams, the total cost for taking it is $300. With this CCNA Assessment Labs training, you can practice the exact configurations you'll see on the 200-301 exam. After taking it, you can feel confident that you know what it takes to pass the CCNA on the first time and only have to pay $300 once.
*Is the CCNA difficult?*
Yes, the CCNA is difficult, but most people who pass it agree that itโs not unfair or excessively difficult. The thing that makes the CCNA so difficult is that it focuses largely on Cisco-specific configurations and management. So basic networking knowledge will help you with some of the test, but the difficult part of the CCNA is the advanced aspects of using Cisco equipment for routing and switching.
*Does the CCNA expire?*
Yes, the CCNA expires โ after three years. Just like all of Ciscoโs certifications, the CCNA lasts for three years, and you can recertify during that window. Your three options for recertifying a CCNA before it expires after three years are retaking the original exam, completing enough continuing education credits, and advancing to the next tier of Cisco certifications. So even though your CCNA will expire three years after you earn it, you have options for what to do next.
*How should I study for the CCNA?*
The best way to study for the CCNA is with a course that prepares you both for the facts of the exam as well as the practical knowledge of configuration. Thereโs a lot about network theory to memorize and keep in mind when youโre studying for the CCNA. But equally important is practicing the actual skills that go into managing and configuring Cisco equipment.
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WLANs are identified by a Service Set Identifier (SSID), a name that helps to identify the proper wireless network to join. CBT Nuggets trainer Jeff Kish gets you ready to take the *Cisco CCNA* exam by reviewing SSIDs. ๐ ๐ Watch the entire course here: training.cbt.gg/33i
๐ Read more in our blog _What is a Service Set Identifier_ for more info: blog.cbt.gg/ssid
๐ *Not a CBT Nuggets subscriber? Sign up for a FREE trial today:* training.cbt.gg/sbp
๐ Prerequisites and experience needed for popular IT certifications : training.cbt.gg/mwu
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๐จ ๐จ *FAQs* ๐จ ๐จ
*Is CCNA worth it?*
Yes, the CCNA is definitely worth it โ itโs one of the best certifications a network administrator could earn at any point in their career. The CCNA is worth it because Cisco technology provides service provider and enterprise router solutions to nearly 40% of the world. Of course, there are plenty of non-Cisco networks, but thereโs basically no other certification that can all at once prepare you for all the devices and jobs that the CCNA does.
*How much does the CCNA cost?*
The CCNA costs $300. There's only one exam necessary for earning the CCNA, the 200-301, and since it has no prerequisite courses or exams, the total cost for taking it is $300. With this CCNA Assessment Labs training, you can practice the exact configurations you'll see on the 200-301 exam. After taking it, you can feel confident that you know what it takes to pass the CCNA on the first time and only have to pay $300 once.
*Is the CCNA difficult?*
Yes, the CCNA is difficult, but most people who pass it agree that itโs not unfair or excessively difficult. The thing that makes the CCNA so difficult is that it focuses largely on Cisco-specific configurations and management. So basic networking knowledge will help you with some of the test, but the difficult part of the CCNA is the advanced aspects of using Cisco equipment for routing and switching.
*Does the CCNA expire?*
Yes, the CCNA expires โ after three years. Just like all of Ciscoโs certifications, the CCNA lasts for three years, and you can recertify during that window. Your three options for recertifying a CCNA before it expires after three years are retaking the original exam, completing enough continuing education credits, and advancing to the next tier of Cisco certifications. So even though your CCNA will expire three years after you earn it, you have options for what to do next.
*How should I study for the CCNA?*
The best way to study for the CCNA is with a course that prepares you both for the facts of the exam as well as the practical knowledge of configuration. Thereโs a lot about network theory to memorize and keep in mind when youโre studying for the CCNA. But equally important is practicing the actual skills that go into managing and configuring Cisco equipment.
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#ssid #ccna #cisco #itcertifications #ciscocertification #wlan #ittraining #onlinetraining #itprofessional #networking #itcareer #ittechnology #techjobs #adept #cbtnuggets









