Hi,
I've managed to aquire a router and a couple of switches. Is this enough to form my basic testlab to help me prepare for the CCNA exam?
thanks in advance
Tucker
Hi,
I've managed to aquire a router and a couple of switches. Is this enough to form my basic testlab to help me prepare for the CCNA exam?
thanks in advance
Tucker
Regards
thanks
Hi Tucker,
1 Router will be great for learning the IOS stuff, but won't help with routing. A 2500 series Router won't handle inter-vlan routing.If you want to use a home lab, you need at least 1 router capable of inter-vlan routing and 2 more less-capable ones for 3 router labs. You'll need 2 2950 switches as well. 1900 series switches are a waste of time.
Your best bet is a Boson Sim for the heavy duty stuff (3 router labs, ospf elections etc) and the router you already have for learning the IOS (password recovery etc).
Bill
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