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CCNA Lab

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  • 19-06-2010 1:49pm
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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭


    Ok Im going to tackle the CCNA

    What are the basis I need to setup a working lab.

    routers/ switches and so on

    ta


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    Oisintarrant
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Oisintarrant


    Im doing the ccna too, but just using emulated routers etc.

    I just spotted a bunch of cisco routers etc going for free on the free stuff section of adverts.ie if your quick.


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    theone
    Registered Users Posts: 362 ✭✭theone


    have a go on a rack rental first before you shell out for a lab,some very good info here http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/


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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭tech


    nice 1 did you use this on you ccna?

    Thanks for links


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    theone
    Registered Users Posts: 362 ✭✭theone


    I'm re-certifying so i didn't get the full ccna package off that website i only rented a bit of rack time and bought todd lammle's book
    it's a pretty good book but if your doing it for your first time you should get Chris's ccna package off his website ,the way he teaches subnetting is pretty good.


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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭tech


    whats the story with rack time? is this over a VPN?


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    theone
    Registered Users Posts: 362 ✭✭theone


    he has his own pod of switches and routers and you connect to them with telnet,so he gives you a telnet address and pw and you connect using a telnet client.If you buy his ccna package you get his lab book as-well or if you just want the lab time then he gives you the lab workbook for free.


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    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭tech


    nice, do you get access for long? or is there a time limit?


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    theone
    Registered Users Posts: 362 ✭✭theone


    there in blocks of 3 days and 6 days,I'd recommend the 6 days if your not too used to labs the 3 day can be a bit rushed.

    It's about €30 for the 3 day one and about €40 for the six day one,his lab workbook is based around those labs.
    Rack Rentals


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    axer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,517 ✭✭✭axer


    See if you can get your hands on Cisco's Packet Tracer software as it has everything you need to practice for the CCNA. It has more than what you could get with real switches/routers etc as you can set up frame relays etc.

    Also there is a table in the CCENT or CCNA Exam Cram book for ip addresses. It shows you the pattern of subnets versus hosts and networks available etc. Learn that off as it will save you a load of time in the exam plus you will fully understand the relationship between the bits and number of subnets/hosts.


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    theone
    Registered Users Posts: 362 ✭✭theone


    nothings better than the real thing though if money's tight then renting out a rack doesn't cost that much.


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    NullZer0
    Registered Users Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭NullZer0


    GNS3 / Dynamips

    Don't waste your money - you'll want to spend for CCNP/IE


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