Best simulators

I am looking for a good simulator, preferably one that isnt limited to the CCNA. I have narrowed the search down to Boson Netsim and Routersim, both which can cost 140-215 USD. I also setup a small lab, with a 1924 Catalyst and a 2514 router. DOnt really feel like buying more equipment. Just got them so I can get real exposure.

Is theier a SIM that could carry me through the CCNP?

Muchos,

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2lazybutsmart

If you buy one more 2501 router, you're fine with CCNA.

Most people around here recommend you invest in your home lab instead of a router sim because at the end of the day, what really matters is how much exposure you've actually had with the equipment. You don't want to be in a situation where you have a CCNA and you can't figure out where to connect the cables....

I'm setting up a home lab for myself now. There are a lot of places you can get very cheap equipment. You'll just have to shop around a bit.

Best of Luck
2lbs.

wildfire

Boson now do a CCNP sim, www.boson.com however as mentioned before you really need the hands on for CCNP Im affraid.

2lazybutsmart

wildfire: are you still offering that free rack time??

mistervince

yea, my instructor has this simulator made by Sybex. It is amazing. The simulator seems just like the exam. The routing simulators are verbatim to the actual CCNA (although they are a bit more simple, ie: hostname config, clockrate ). You should really check Sybex out.