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CCNA lab setup

  • 22-03-2014 2:36pm
    #1
    Xennon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I'm looking for some advice on a home lab set up to do some CCNA exams.

    What models would be best, most economical, what IOS to look out for etc

    how many swtiches, routers, etc.


Comments

  • #2
    same ol sh1te
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭same ol sh1te


    You probably don't realise there's an IT Certification forum
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=882


  • #3
    Xennon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Xennon


    Indeed I didnt.


  • #4
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,012 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    You want two layer 2 switches, two layer 3. So something like two 3560 and two 3750's would be ideal. You can scale that back though to 2950's and 3550's. GNS3 and a quad adapter is a far better alternative to buying routers.


  • #5
    moc moc a moc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭moc moc a moc


    I wouldn't bother buying hardware unless you're planning on carrying on to the CCNP. Everything you need for the CCNA can be done in GNS3 or Packet Tracer (unless there's some more advanced switching stuff after being added to the new version of the exam that I'm not aware of).


  • #6
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭tech


    HI there

    if your looking for CCNA hardware I have some kit

    some is SPAN new unsead also

    http://www.adverts.ie/routers-and-modems/cisco-ccna-lab-kit/4484556


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  • #7
    Xennon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Xennon


    Thanks moc,

    From what Ive read so far CNS3 will do for now, I have some old cisco kit lying about that i can hook up if I want to get the 'real feel' of it.

    Thanks for that tech, if i do decided to go the h/w route I'll keep that in mind.


  • #8
    heffsarmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭heffsarmy


    GNS3 is good, but for CCNA packet tracer is all you need.


  • #9
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,012 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    heffsarmy wrote: »
    GNS3 is good, but for CCNA packet tracer is all you need.

    Not sure about the last year but Packet tracer still doesn't even have all the commands or functionality for a full CCNA. Plus its not a bad idea to aim for other CCNA's or the CCNP and having the hardware helps with that.


  • #10
    heffsarmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭heffsarmy


    Packet tracer is all you need for CCNA R&S, it was updated last year for CCNA security course. Having a home lab is the best way to go if you plan on ccnp or further.

    https://www.netacad.com/documents/300010/11300388/Cisco_PacketTracer_AAG.pdf/39c04df5-0cf0-4267-81b8-9cd98c1f43f8


  • #11
    PaulieBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭PaulieBoy


    Packet tracer is all you need. If you have time on your hands you could have a go at GNS, it's free and a nice extra resource to have. You can go buy a hardware lab but you do not need one.


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