Cisco Lab

[scm7kag]

Hi,

Approx 1 year ago, I made the transition from Software development into Network Administration. Im looking at gaining some certifications, and think that Cisco certification will be of great help.

Id prefer to setup a hardware based lab as opposed to using software. Can anyon someone please tell me what kit Id need to buy in order to setup a test lab to aid me in my studies.

Regards.

 

[computerhighguy]

Depends on which track you will be going down. Voice will be different from LAN switching and WAN switching.




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[chieftan999]

Rather than purchasing loads of equipment I downloaded the BOSON Router simulator.

It is a very good piece of software and lets you emulate entire WAN's and you can design your own networks.

The cost I think is around $200 - $250, much cheaper than buying loads of routers and switches.

Anyway, have a look at the site and see what you think.

http://www.boson.com