Hardware knowledge

neeraj.dubey

Is it neccessary to have physical work exerience on hardware(routers/switch) to crack CCNA exam.

Find more posts tagged with

SAVE $250 on Your Boot Camp — Use Code "EXAM26"

Exclusively for TechExams members for Infosec Boot Camps starting before April 30, 2026

View Boot Camps

Comments

bulkos

I am also preparing for CCNA and have no real equipment.

It is should be enought to make CCNA labs in new PT6 which includes routers with IOS 15 or GNS3,however access to real equipment is always advantage.

Good luck

theodoxa

neeraj.dubey wrote: »

Is it neccessary to have physical work exerience on hardware(routers/switch) to crack CCNA exam.

Physical Hardware. For the CCNA, No. But, some hands-on experience...be it GNS3 or Packet Tracer is advisable. If you want to continue on to other tracks (Voice, Security, etc...) or further on with R&S (CCNP, CCIE) physical hardware becomes a must.

NetworkVeteran

No. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE validate that you have experience with IOS, but don't validate that you have experience with physical hardware. Packet Tracer, Netsim, GNS3, or physical equipment are all fine choices or CCNA..

DoubleNNs

You should know about cables and the basics of the different types of memory. Also things like link lights and status lights on a router/switch. You don't need to know much beyond that - just IOS exp