Best IOS for CCNA Lab

hi everyone I am going to build a ccna lab, I have two switchs 3750 & two routers 2600 & 3600. I am consufused which IOS shall be used which cover CCNA course.Thanks

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SharkDiver

I don't know that there are a ton of changes in the new IOS versions that effect the CCNA exam. I used versions in the 12 area for the CCNA and CCNP, and ran into no issues that I can remember.

Rakurai

Here is a site by Wendell Odom that goes into a little detail based on objectives in CCNA and the IOS that will best suit what you need. if it was up to me, i would suggest at least 12.4/12.4T Advanced IP Services to make sure you are covered for everything.

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I guess it would help if I added the site.

CCNA Router IOS Features

Roguetadhg

It's a good point that when buying from ebay, make sure the IOS version is relatively new.

martell1000

Roguetadhg wrote: »

It's a good point that when buying from ebay, make sure the IOS version is relatively new.

or at least know where you can get an actual image

alan2308

The best IOS is the highest version and feature set that your particular model, amount of RAM, and amount of Flash can accommodate. If your router can take 15.0, then there's no reason to settle for 12.4 because it's "good enough."