Feedback on my new CCNA lab
wave
Member Posts: 342
in CCNA & CCENT
Hi guys,
I discovered TE about a week ago and have found all of your posts to be very helpful!
I've commended my CCNA study down the two exam path. I'm reading Odom's ICND1 at the moment and I'm also referring to Lammle's CCENT book. I purchased the CBTNuggets series too.
Initially I was just planning on using Packet Tracer and GNS3 if needed. Then I started digging around at work and managed to find a bunch of old Cisco gear!
I have:
2x 2620's with 32/32 memory and 1x WIC 1 DSU T1 card per router
3x 2950 switches
So...I can simulate a WAN link between the two routers with a T1 crossover cable. Do I have enough hardware to see me through the CCNA or would I need to add another router? I could probably do that but if I was way off I'd probably use Packet Tracer/GNS to cover those labs.
Also, from my research 32MB's of flash memory in those routers is ample for the IOS I'll need to put on them for the CCNA, am I correct?
Cheers!
I discovered TE about a week ago and have found all of your posts to be very helpful!
I've commended my CCNA study down the two exam path. I'm reading Odom's ICND1 at the moment and I'm also referring to Lammle's CCENT book. I purchased the CBTNuggets series too.
Initially I was just planning on using Packet Tracer and GNS3 if needed. Then I started digging around at work and managed to find a bunch of old Cisco gear!
I have:
2x 2620's with 32/32 memory and 1x WIC 1 DSU T1 card per router
3x 2950 switches
So...I can simulate a WAN link between the two routers with a T1 crossover cable. Do I have enough hardware to see me through the CCNA or would I need to add another router? I could probably do that but if I was way off I'd probably use Packet Tracer/GNS to cover those labs.
Also, from my research 32MB's of flash memory in those routers is ample for the IOS I'll need to put on them for the CCNA, am I correct?
Cheers!
ROUTE Passed 1 May 2012
SWITCH Passed 25 September 2012
TSHOOT Passed 23 October 2012
Taking CCNA Security in April 2013 then studying for the CISSP
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okplaya
Member Posts: 199
You have more than enough. As long as the routers have at least 12.x then don't even worry about trying to update, etc. I wouldn't waste any more energy on preparing to study. Just book the test, study, and get you CCNA. Good luck!