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In addition, there is an integrated Packet Tracer activity and exam consisting of multiple-choice
single and multiple answer items. (For the latest version of Packet Tracer, visit:
http://cisco.netacad.net/cnams/content/templates/LibraryHome.jsp?#/resource/lcms/cnams_sit
e/english/generic_site_areas/library/course_catalog/PTCacheInclude.html)
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A. The Enrollment Key is needed to register for NetRiders. Students must obtain the
key from their Networking Academy instructor. Instructors should have received the
key in communications sent to them by their Cisco Academy Training Center (CATC).
If not, they can send an email to netriders_uscan@cisco.com with their Academy
Connection instructor ID and state/province to receive the key.
REGISTRATION
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Step 1: Obtain an enrolment key from your instructor. You must have an enrolment key to
participate. (NOTE: Instructors will have received the Enrolment Key in communications sent
directly to them through Academy Connection. In addition, instructors can obtain an Enrolment
Key by sending an email to netriders_uscan@cisco.com with their Academy Connection
instructor ID and state/province.
Step 3: Each competitor must login using their Academy Connection username and password.
(NOTE: If a student is new to the site NetRiders competition site, create a new account by
reviewing the pre-populated information and submitting all required information as instructed. If
returning to the site, registrants must put in their NetRiders Compete site username and
password. This will be done only one time to sync your Academy Connection username and
password with your Competition Site profile. After that, Academy Connection username and
password will be used to login moving forward.
Step 4: Type in the Enrollment Key (contact your instructor for key)
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1. Clear your cookies and cache and try again especially if you are using Internet Explorer 8
2. Try another browser such as FireFox or Chrome
3. Check with your academy to see if there is a proxy or firewall that is blocking your access
4. If you are still having issues, please send a screenshot of the problem along with the
Internet browser name and version number and a description of the problem to
netriders_uscan@cisco.com. Please include your name, Academy Connection username
and the name of the competition you are registering for.
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Q. How do students compete?
A. In Round One, students will compete as teams of two (2) under the team captain’s
login for the top ten (10) spots for each state and province. They must access the
exam only under the Team Captain’s login. (IMPORTANT NOTE: If both team
members access the actual exam, they can be disqualified. If technology fails on the
competitor side, the team must log back in under the captain’s email address again
and continue the exam where they left off, and in the time remaining.)
Q. What are the equipment and software requirements for Round Two?
A. The standard Discovery or Exploration PC or Laptop as described in the Classroom
Setup of the tools section of Academy Connection. The computer needs to be able to
access the Internet. IMPORTANT NOTE: The latest version of Packet Tracer should
be installed and operation tested prior to exam date.
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offering the online exam during class time or at a time that works best for both the
instructor and students as this round may be longer than a typical class session
ensuring that equipment is running and that students can access the website
ensuring that Packet Tracer 5.3 is installed on the student’s PC
ensuring the winners complete and return the release form required for Round
Three (will be sent via email to all Round Two competitors advancing to the Final
Round)
acting as the proctor to verify rules and time requirements are adhered to ensure
that no external aids are used for the exams except Engineer Journal Notes taken
from the Packet Tracer activity and/or exam
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blank and short answer questions along with a Packet Tracer Activity and 20 questions
based on the PT activity.
MISCELLANEOUS
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A: Some school’s block Internet access to websites. To ensure that your academy’s computer
is able to access the competition site, we encourage all students to register from their
academy’s computers to allow IT departments to modify proxy or firewall settings before the
competition dates.
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A. Please be sure to read the RULES document in its entirety. Feel free to submit
any questions to netriders_uscan@cisco.com
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