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CCENT /CCNA Kits

PCSPrestonPCSPreston Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 127
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Hello everyone,


I've used GNS3 a bit and Cisco Packet tracer a lot and I would like the physical equipment for the CCNA/ CCENT? Where would you all recommend?


Thanks!
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    ajmatsonajmatson Member Posts: 289
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    PCSPrestonPCSPreston Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 127
    Yeah. I just wanted to see what exactly you would get and then go from there?

    Thanks!
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    theodoxatheodoxa Member Posts: 1,340 ■■■■□□□□□□
    I would recommend physical equipment if you can afford it. That said, GNS3 is great for routers, and you can even connect it to live equipment either to supplement your existing equipment or to connect physical switches [as GNS3 doesn't support Catalyst Switches - Etherswitch has too many differences to be used for CCNA practice]. Packet Tracer supports routers, switches, and even simulated devices (IP Phones, Desktops, Laptops, Servers), but you can't connect it to live equipment and some commands aren't available. Probably nothing super important, but I've run into a few such as some DHCP settings, exec banners, etc...that aren't in Packet Tracer, but are on the real thing.
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    Ltat42aLtat42a Member Posts: 587 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Have a look at this thread -

    http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/28660-ccna-ccent-home-lab-ideas.html
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    TurK-FXTurK-FX Member Posts: 174
    i have some 1760 routers and 2950 switches i am thinking to sell.
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