[lanswitcher]

I have started a new Free Cisco Catalyst Switch Lab.

Just login and have fun!!

telnet 72.205.54.70 49001
telnet 72.205.54.70 49002
telnet 72.205.54.70 49003

For network diagram and updates, go to http://labswitch.blogspot.com.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

[Nate--IRL--]

That's just awesome - Thanks.

Nate

[Standard Toaster]

Nice one lanswitcher, I'll have a proper look at this tomorrow.

[lanswitcher]

A 4th switch has been added, a Catalyst 3560.


telnet 72.205.54.70 49001
telnet 72.205.54.70 49002
telnet 72.205.54.70 49003
telnet 72.205.54.70 49004


Latest topology is at http://labswitch.blogspot.com.

[lanswitcher]

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

That's just awesome - Thanks.

Nate

No problem, I'm originally from Ireland. So just want to help everyone out here.

[lanswitcher]

The free lab now has 6 switches (4 of them L3 capable), and can be used to simulate Cisco's 3 layer model: access, distribution, and core.

telnet 72.205.54.70 49001
telnet 72.205.54.70 49002
telnet 72.205.54.70 49003
telnet 72.205.54.70 49004
telnet 72.205.54.70 49005
telnet 72.205.54.70 49006

I don't think I will add anymore. I might add some 2621 routers as part of a routing tunnel lab.

Topology posted at http://labswitch.blogspot.com .

[Mance Rayder]

Thanks very much!

[lanswitcher]

2 routers have been added to the lab. There is also a tunnel to a lab site in Bucharest.

If you have some Cisco routers or switches you want to tunnel to my lab, please contact me. Thanks!

[Nate--IRL--]

Fantastic stuff

Nate

[lanswitcher]

Nate, I assume you're in Ireland. What's the job market like over there right now, for IT, I mean. Okay, good, bad, sucks?

I hear conflicting reports...brain drain...but importing foreign workers?!?

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

Fantastic stuff

Nate

[Nate--IRL--]

For a Network engineer there seems to ample well paid positions for the experienced engineer. Myself, I'm trying to break into the field, have the certs but crucially no experience, nobody seems interested in anything less that 3 or 4 years experience. If you have that your laughing.

Nate

[Logain]

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

For a Network engineer there seems to ample well paid positions for the experienced engineer. Myself, I'm trying to break into the field, have the certs but crucially no experience, nobody seems interested in anything less that 3 or 4 years experience. If you have that your laughing.

Nate

Hi Nate, I have the same problem. Cisco Certs but no experience, So no one wants to know. 3-5 years experience is asked by almost everyone. I don't have a degree so I cant get on the jobsbridge scheme to do an internship as all the IT support and admin internships require 3rd level.

I went the FETAC route and there seems to be no allowance/interest in non traditional students.

I am considering leaving Ireland to find an entry level job, maybe I will return one day when I have enough experience to be considered here.

[Cuddlesworth]

Are you guys honestly trying to walk into a advanced networking role with just a CCNA?

You have to work your way up. Aim for helpdesk or desktop support roles, try to move up when you have it. A CCNA will get you a interview. Get more certs while your there. After two or three years if you get no promotion, be about what you did there and move on.

But don't think your going to stroll into a network admin job straight away. FFS, I spent my last week working on H3C, Procurve and Cisco gear and would feel iffy about heading into a job where I did that as my only role. The CCNA prepares you for nothing but the basics of networking. There is a whole world of working in any IT support role that has nothing to do with networking.

[Nate--IRL--]

Originally Posted by Cuddlesworth

Are you guys honestly trying to walk into a advanced networking role with just a CCNA?

Please quote where I said that. I am well aware of the need to serve my time, so to speak - however even the current available Help-desk roles require about 2 years experience. Trust me I've applied for just about everything

Occasionally however, Junior/Graduate level stuff does pop up for networking roles - but it is rare.

Nate

[Cuddlesworth]

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

Please quote where I said that. I am well aware of the need to serve my time, so to speak - however even the current available Help-desk roles require about 2 years experience. Trust me I've applied for just about everything

I actually find that quite hard to believe, honestly send my on your CV and I'll take a look at it. You have to be missing something huge to be passed over for a helpdesk role with a CCNA.

And if its a case where a third level degree is a requirement to get past a recruitment agency or HR department, lie. Be honest in the interview as to why you did it, but just lie before that point.

Originally Posted by Nate--IRL--

Occasionally however, Junior/Graduate level stuff does pop up for networking roles - but it is rare.

Nate

Yeah they are rare. And now days it rarer still to see a actual immediate graduate get the role.