Preparing for CCNA

wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
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Hi everyone,

I am in process of studing CCNA. My question is whether I need actual routers \ switches or I can use GNS3 (7200)? Because lots of ppl here in forum have actual routers and they are practicing on them.

Is only sybex ccna 6th edition is good for studing or anything else is recommended?

Please advice.

Thanks.
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  • networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    For the routers you could use GNS3, but you are going to want to get some real switches (preferably 2950s) because they are not emulated in Dynamips.

    As far as study material I would highly recommend the Official Exam Certifications Guides from Cisco Press. The CBT Nuggets are also highly recommended by most people.
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  • wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
    thanks. Btw I have images of 2950 will they work in GNS3 or Dynamips? Sorry I know GNS3 is gui for Dynamips.
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  • wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
    I tried and it didn't work icon_sad.gif
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  • wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Btw how much that equipment cost and how many do I need, can I use that with GNS3?
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  • msethkmsethk Member Posts: 53 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Switches arn't emulated in Dynamips.

    I personally prefer having the real hardware and physically setting up my lab instead of just "emulating" it. That's only my preference though.

    If you can afford to buy a lab I would look at the 2600 series routers capable of running SDM on eBay and the 2950 switches with an enhanced image. You can actually get a pretty good deal on the stuff if you shop around.
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  • wtf007wtf007 Member Posts: 13 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Thanks.
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  • auosauos Member Posts: 186
    I recommend using real equipment (Router & Switch), and about material I prefer (Official Exam Certifications Guides, by Wendell Odom) because it is go deep and let you to understand the basic very well.

    BR,
    Auos.
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