IOS Version

rc51boss

Which IOS versions should I be running on my routers for the CCNA? I have a 2650XM and (2)1760's.

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DevilWAH

12.2.X or above,

to be honest for the ccna the ip base feature set will be plenty, you are only going to need the basic routing protocols, and features.

But my sugestion is get the highest you routers can handel with the memory they have, and if possible the advanced feature set. this will come in handy for the CCNP and above.

captobvious

You'll need 12.4 if you want to play with SDM.

ColbyG

12.4 is what's on the exam.

DevilWAH

I don't know why I typed a 2??

As Colby mentioned the exams states 12.4.

mikej412

DevilWAH wrote: »

I don't know why I typed a 2??

Because other than SDM, what else do you need 12.4 for?

But you should always get a router that has MAX memory/flash and has the biggest/baddest IOS Feature Set and latest/greatest IOS Version -- unless it's a newer router and you're planning to buy the IOS upgrade when you need a better feature set and a Smartnet Contract so you can get IOS updates.

captobvious

DevilWAH wrote: »

I don't know why I typed a 2??

As Colby mentioned the exams states 12.4.

What am I, chopped liver?

DevilWAH

captobvious wrote: »

What am I, chopped liver?

Not at all

. and yes your right about the SDM, but it was the point about CISCO specifying 12.4 I was agreeing with

However I do apologise for not acknowledging your correct response.