How do you learn CCNA using home lab used hardware ?

[albertwt]

Hi Everyone,

I'm planning to learn CISCO CCNA, does the following hardware is good enough to get to know basic IOS stuff ?

2 x Cisco 2620 Routers
2 x WS-C2924M-XL-EN
2 x WIC-1T
2 x DTE/DCE Serial Cables
4 x Power Cables
1 x Console Cable

Cheers,

Albert

[andy_nic]

i'm also looking to do my CCNA got the books, and now got the money some buy some Kit, so i'm intrested if that would be the kit needed.

[albertwt]

that's why man I ask in this forum too :-)

[januttall]

if you want the easy way of learning the IOS, commands and things then you could always try using Packet Tracer from Cisco if you are enrolled it is a free download and the online chapters interface with it to create practical sessions

[andyrite]

Should be fine.

[DAZZD88]

@albertwt Just for reference, how much would that kit set you back?

[bio]

No need to buy hardware ...just use GNS3

bio..

[plexer]

You can use packetracer to further your knowledge and it's good for when you are away from your lab but nothing beats hands on with the actual hardware.

Ben

[albertwt]

it is from here:

Cisco CCNA LAB 2 - 2 Switches 2 Routers (eBay item 260680696561 end time 19-Nov-10 21:30:37 AEDST) : Computers
or
Cisco CCNA LAB consisting of 2 routers and 2 switches. (eBay item 260689649468 end time 22-Nov-10 16:09:04 AEDST) : Computers

around AUD $ 200-250

which one would you pick ?

and yes I do have and use GNS3 but haven't tried Dynamips yet.

[cpjitservices]

The easiest way is to get your own Kit, and use Cisco CBT NUggets (which I Have). Packet Tracer is OK but some commands are missing especially when you start to get into VLAN's.

Honestly the new CBT Nugets Rule!

[albertwt]

@albertwt Just for reference, how much would that kit set you back?

it is AUD $ 250.

[Cools]

irp70 items - Get great deals on Router Components Memory, Wired Routers items on eBay UK! use to do full cisco training kits msg them