Point towards really***reallly***really good CCNA Workbooks***

Ola_CISCO

Hello,

1.Could you point me in the right direct for some really good CCNA workbooks please:

so far the one I have used always use commands that come up invalid on my equipment

2.Also can someone point me in the right direction to to get a new ios image for my 2520 router, I currently have c2500-is-112.151..... on it but I want to upgrade to 12.3 IP PLUS/ or IP. I found this on the Cisco site but I am unable to download it even though I have a login account.

could someone please point me in the right direction.

thanks

Roguetadhg

I use Boson NetSim. It's not a workbook per say, but it has commands and a decent "build your own" way. Although i've been told GNU3 is better, I don't have any images for equipment to use GNU3.

Ola_CISCO

Thanks for your reply Rougetadhg.

But just to clarify, I do have the equipment:

2x 2950 switches
1 2520 router
2x 2620 routers,

I need some good workbooks to get me started and help to upgrade the ios on the 2520 router.

Thanks

alan2308

There's a few in here:

Yet Another Cisco Blog: Free CCNA Resources

Ola_CISCO

Thanks for the link alan2308.

alxx

You can't download an ios image from cisco unless you have paid support - thats the legal way and the way you do it for commercial (non home lab) equipment. For home labs find an image and upgrade it - i.e don't ask , don't tell

for upgrading ios
Software Upgrade Procedure - Cisco Systems

free tftp server for windows - works well
TFTP server

12.4 is the ios version cisco recommends for use for studying for certs
you can use earlier versions but not all commands may be the same or available

https://www.networkworld.com/community/node/24399
CCNA Router IOS Features

Ola_CISCO

Thanks for this info alxx.

alxx

Best way to go is use the Cisco iOS feature navigator

Find your router, find the latest iOS for it that has the features you wasn't or need.
Then check the ram , flash and if needed boot loader requirements to see if it will run on your router.