CCNA Journey Day#1

Okay, I haven't updated this blog for quiete a while now. I was too busy with doing a lot things that I can't find time to write in my blog. Today, while I was reviewing my notes from my Cisco Certified Network Associate class, I realized that it would be easier if I post my notes here. Aside from it would be accessible anywhere if there's an internet, It will save space in my flashdrive as well.

Let me start with Initial Setup/Securing you Cisco Switch/Router..I am using Secure CRT software to configure my Cisco switch.

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Initial Setup
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enable
conf t
int fa 0/0
ip add 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0
no shut
exit

hostname (your hostname)
enable secret (your password)
service password encryption
no ip domain lookup
line con 0
password (administrative pw)
logging synchronous
exit

line vty 0 14
password (your password)
end

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Reserving DHCP
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Conf t
ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.10.1 192.168.10.20 <-example ip>
ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.10.240 192.168.10.255 <-example ip>
ip dhcp pool data
 network 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 <your Network IP>
 default-router 192.168.10.1 <Default Gateway>
 dns-server 8.8.8.8 4.2.2.2 <DNS Server>
 option 150 ip 192.168.10.1  !<---TFTP server

end


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configuring Analog phone system
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conf t
 voice-port 0/0/1 <- port where the analog phone is connected.>
 cptone PH <- can be set to US or any counter/location.>
 signal loopstart < or groundstart. If you using a PBX, set to groundstart. If regular analog phone loopstart)
 comfort-noise
exit

 dial-peer voice 10 pots <change to other value if you're adding another analog phone >
 destination-pattern 8888 <- Any # you assign >
 port 0/0/1 <- port where the analog phone is connected.>
end

ex.

phone 1

conf t
 voice-port 0/0/1
 cptone PH
 signal loopstart
 comfort-noise
exit
 dial-peer voice 10 pots
 destination-pattern 8888
 port 0/0/1
end

phone 2

conf t
 voice-port 0/0/2
 cptone PH
 signal loopstart
 comfort-noise
exit
 dial-peer voice 11 pots
 destination-pattern 7777
 port 0/0/2
end


csim start (number) <command to test if the phone is working>


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Configuring IP Phones
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conf t
 telephony-service
  max-ephone 10 < can be changed depending on how many IP Phones you connect.>
  max-dn 10 < can be changed depending on how many IP Phones you connect.>
  no auto assign
  no auto-reg-ephone
  ip source-address 192.168.10.1 < your Default Gateway >
  create cnf-files

 ephone 1

 mac-address fc99.470f.a442 <mac address of your IP phone>


 If you can't register, remove your IP Phone from the switch and paste the code below.

conf t
no telephony- service
 telephony-service
  max-ephone 10
  max-dn 10
  no auto assign
  no auto-reg-ephone
  ip source-address 192.168.10.1

  create cnf-files

 ephone 1
 mac-address fc99.470f.a442 <routers mac address>
end

conf t
 telephony-service
  ephone-dn 1
  number 8810

  ephone -dn 2
   number 8830

ephone 1 
  button 1:1 3:2

  restart 

end

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Inter-site communication setup
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conf t
 dial-peer voice 20 voip
  destination-pattern  YY.. (number)
  session target ipv4:200.0.0.Y (IP Address)
  dtmf-relay h245-alphanumeric

  codec g711ulaw



This is my Day#1 Note. 

My take about Canon EOS M10 DSLR camera

Months ago I bought my new Canon EOS M10 camera. It's a mirrorless camera equipped with 18.0 megapixels resolution, APS-C sensor, and 14-45mm f 3.5 kit lens. For detailed specification please google it. :) This is about my experience with the camera, not a review.

I like the touch screen, its very responsive and clear. I like the compact size of this camera which would fit on a small bag. And most of all I like its crisp quality image and the video quality. This is a perfect camera for vloggers out there.  I usually use this for travel, street photography, and even fashion or modeling shoot.

Here are some of the sample photos I took using this EOS M10 camera with Canon mount adapter and Canon prime lens f 1.8mm STM and Canon Kit lens 14-55mm f3.5.


Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4, Exposure time 1/200 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4, Exposure time 1/200 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm

Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4.5, Exposure time 1/200 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4.5, Exposure time 1/200 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm

Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4, Exposure time 1/2000 sec., ISO speed ISO-800, Focal lenght 17mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop F4, Exposure time 1/2000 sec., ISO speed ISO-800, Focal lenght 17mm

Canon EOS M10 F-stop 2.8, Exposure time 1/500 sec., ISO speed ISO-320, Focal lenght 50mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 2.8, Exposure time 1/500 sec., ISO speed ISO-320, Focal lenght 50mm 
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 4, Exposure time 1/1000 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 4, Exposure time 1/1000 sec., ISO speed ISO-100, Focal lenght 50mm


Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-160, Focal lenght 50mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-160, Focal lenght 50mm

Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-125, Focal lenght 26mm
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-125, Focal lenght 26mm

Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-125, Focal lenght 15mm

Biker in Cebu
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 5.6, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-160, Focal lenght 26mm

Mandaue under the bridge painting
Canon EOS M10 F-stop 6.3, Exposure time 1/250 sec., ISO speed ISO-1250, Focal lenght 45mm


More pictures in my facebook page https://facebook.com/renzbumedia

Swimming with Giant Whale Sharks in Oslob

Gentle Giants in Tanawan Oslob Cebu

Cebu is not only famous for their beautiful water falls, food, and beaches. You will also find the biggest known fish in the world in Tanawan Oslob in the southern part of Cebu.  To have a close encounter with this gentle giant creatures you will have to register, then listen to the orientation, and pay for Php500.00 if you're a local tourist, or Php 1,000.00 for foreigners. 

Here are some of the photos I took;

Fishermen feeding the whale shark
Just a few minutes away, and we're ready to jump!
Fishermen feeding the whale sharks.
Fishermen feeding the whale sharks.


The closest encounter I had with the biggest fish in the world. Located in Tanawan Oslob Cebu.
The closest encounter I had with the biggest fish in the world. Located in Tanawan Oslob Cebu.

Driving Thru the best Lechon in Carcar Cebu

Lechon Drive Thru in Carcar Cebu

If you're going to South, or coming from South of Cebu, you should drive thru their famous Lechon. It is located on the back portion of their Market building. My tip before you buy, ask for free taste from all stall. Don't worry some vendors there would even offer it to you before you even ask. Carcar is also famous for their chicharon, sandals and bags, and ampaw so you may want to stop by there as well.

Here are some of the photos I took while passing through Carcar Cebu;

Carcar circle
It was almost 6pm when we pass through Carcar from Samboan. The photo is taken at the Carcar circle.
  Carcar Market place. Back portion.
Carcar Market place. Back portion near the lechonan area.
Lechonan area of the Carcar Public market
The Lechonan area in the back portion of Carcar Public Market
Carcar's Lechon
Carcar's Lechon baboy. One of the best in Cebu.
Shoes store in Carcar
Shoes store. Another product Carcar is known for.
Shoe store in Carcar Cebu
Shoe store in Carcar Cebu

Fantasy Lodge in Samboan Cebu

Relaxing Place in Samboan

After swimming with the Whale Shark in Oslob, and Food trip and chill in Blue Water Island resort in Sumilon, you're probably tired and just want to chill while watching the sunset. The best place to do that is in Samboan Fantasy lodge. You'll have a full wide view of the sunset and a very quiet environment. You'll absolutely love the place for just chillin and chill some more.

Here are the some of the photos I took;

Fantasy Lodge Samboan
This is the view from the back of the resort.

Stairs going to the beach.
Stairs going to the beach.

Kawa Hot Bath.
Kawa Hot Bath.

The actual KAHA
The actual KAHA.

The dome in fantasy lodge
Fantasy Lodge has also a Dome room.

The best Sunset View in Samboan Cebu
Sunset view. That big island in front is the Negros Island.

Swimming pool in Samboan
Swimming pool. Unfortunately there's no separate swimming pool for kids.


Day Tour in Blue Water Sumilon Island

What to expect in Blue Water Resorts Sumilon Island Oslob

Another destination you don't want to miss when going South of Cebu is the famous Blue Water resort in Sumilon Island. They don't just serve good food, they have several activities in store for you too. You can go Fish feeding, Kayak, and more... The Php 1,500 day use rate is so worth it!

Visit their website for more information.

Here are some of the photos I took while we were there.

Blue water sumilon port
Blue Water resorts Port going to Sumilon Island
Approaching Sumilon
Approaching Sumilon Blue Water Resort

Getting ready to dock in Sumilon Island
Getting ready to dock in Sumilon Island

Blue Water Resorts Sumilon Swimming Pool
Blue Water Resorts Sumilon Swimming Pool
Boats used for diving.
Boats used for diving.

Kayaking activity in Blue Water Sumilon
Taken at the back portion of the resort.

Activities in Blue Water Sumilon Oslob
Pedal boat is also available for all guests. 
Fish Feeding area
Fish Feeding area.

Halo-halo in Balamban Cebu

So it was Monday morning... I was about to go to ALA boxing gym to work out, when my friend sent me a text message saying they have plan to go to Balamban for a Halo-halo trip. I always do boxing work out every Sunday aftetrnoon or monday morning, so I thought this would be something new from my routine.


We met up at the Shell Gasoline station in Lahug. Around 9am, we decided to start our journey to Balamban halo-halo. I've traveled to Balamban several times already, so the curve and winding road is not new to me. I enjoyed the view of the mountains in the Trancentral highway, but nothing beats feeling the cold wind.

We did a stop over at the famous Felix Berto's burger ( famous for mc riders).


I had a coffee, while my buddies had a sweet corn.

I thought after the Felix berto stop over, we will be heading home but we went ahead to Balamban.


Balamban is not only famous for their Liempo. They have the best Halohalo too. It is located near the Bus terminal, right just behind their Public market.

If you happen to pass by Balamban, have a quick stop for this Halohalo. You won't regret it.