Cisco Lab

Hi,

I'm about to start my CCNA study. I have been given the following lab:

2 x 2900 Cat Switches
2 x 2620s Routers
1 x 2500 Router

Is the above equipment satisfactory for study.

Thanks

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binaryhat

I think you need

2 or 3 2950 switches with Enhanced Image
2 or 3 26xxXM series routers

Cables etc

RG45

Sorry the switches are 2950s but standard not enhanced.
I have serial cables for DCE/DTE
Straights through and Crossover cables
Console cables for programming the devices.

binaryhat

Standard Image should suffice (I think), what version of IOS?

How many cables of each do you have?

RG45

IOS 12.1

More than enough cables.

binaryhat

I think you need atleast 12.3

stuh84

binaryhat wrote: »

I think you need atleast 12.3

Switches dont up to 12.3. 12.2 for the 2950s will do it.

RG45

Thanks should be able to upgrade IOS

okplaya

RG45 wrote: »

Is the above equipment satisfactory for study.

Yes.

My only advice is to decide whether you're doing the composite or two part test as this will determine your study plan. Good luck, and don't wait too long to schedule.

RG45

Thanks for advice everyone.

I plan on sitting test in 10 weeks

Priston

These are some really good lab books if you don't already have some.

Amazon.com: Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (9781587132032): Antoon Rufi, Priscilla Oppenheimer, Belle Woodward, Gerlinde Brady: Books

Amazon.com: Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (9781587132049): Allan Johnson: Books

Amazon.com: LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (9781587132025): Allan Johnson: Books

Amazon.com: Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide (978158713201

: John Rullan: Books