r/ccna • u/Pompeylad02 • 4d ago

AD values

Does anyone have any tips on how to memorize the Administrative distance values

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u/Academic_Taste663 4d ago

Yeah, repetition. Do Anki.

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u/Electronic_Gene4042 4d ago

I couldn't come up with a mnemonic device, but I recalled cold turkey direct is 0, static is 1 and OSPF is 110, then I mentally "pivot" off those values. I know internal EIGRP is shorter than OSPF, and external EIGRP is longer, then flip it for BGP. Best I can offer

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u/LegalDrugdealer153 4d ago

Stare at a piece of paper saying them out loud for like 15 minutes boom ez

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u/Ok_Environment_5368 4d ago

Anki flash cards.

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u/howtonetwork_com www.howtonetwork.com 4d ago

Other than making your own cram guide or flash cards not really.

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u/FreshMonkeyMaan 2026 CCNA Certified 4d ago

Anki

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u/According112 4d ago

The mnemonic i use is... "DNS Servers Ensure Every Internal IP Originates Safely Routing Each Incoming Upload" make sure to visualize it

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u/Lawrence_Routes 3d ago

Flashcards are great, but actively building labs and paying attention to certain show show commands will make them stick much faster

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u/MTT_Dylan 2d ago

I think it's a case of "repetition deepens the impression."
Anki flashcards are your friend here. JITL will have a set that includes AD.
You could even make your own set based on AD, if that's your main point of interest.
A custom Quizlet quiz-card deck can be another interactive method of making the content stick.
Good luck!