what gear for CCNA

Mar 12, 2008 4 Replies
what gear for CCNA open original image

Hi all,



I would like to get CCNA certified. I'm a software developer and I currently do not have any equipment to maintain. I was wondering what is the minimum amount of equipment I'd need to get to started in order to pass this exam. If anyone can recommend models that might be cheap to get a hold of, that would help. I was going to buy the books and self study and set the gear up in my home. Would that work to get my certification?



Any help much appreciated.



For reading: get the sybex book for 640-802...

you dont really need eqmp.. you can either buy / download / borrow

RouterSim 6.0

formatting link
Routersim 5.xx
formatting link
eitherway thats all you need..

as for the exam.. its freaking easy, i mean really took me 30 minutes to finish it....

cheers,

p.s: the views on this post are not mine, they are not yours either.

Book: CCNA Official Exam Certification Library 640-802 (Wendell Odom) Software: Dynamips for routing, Packet tracer for switching

IMHO you need to buy real hardware only if you are going to study for CCxP or CCIE.

Ok, so, I have the "CCNA 1 Companion Guide" by Odom and Knott.

Is this the one that I need?

No, but it's better than nothing.

I've been thinking about:

formatting link

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required