1:45: Jeremy’s history with building labs 2:40: Why a physical lab versus virtualized lab 4:55: What router should I use to start my home lab 9:30: Diagram your network beforehand 10:00: Put your rack wherever it’ll fit 12:05: What switch to use with your home lab 14:30: The key difference between your house and your office 16:30: The ideal lab setup for the CCNA 21:00: Peripherals and additional equipment you’ll need 23:20: Will you need an access server 25:00: Recommended access servers 26:05: Creating a website behind a home server 27:20: Where to brush up and prepare for the CCNA 30:00: Open Q&A with audience
To get some "real life experiance" for my CCNA I talked to the guys who run the network at my local university and they gave me access to a networking lab on campus free of charge. It helps that its a small school so the lab is rarely used, also I went to the school and know the guy who runs the lab, but I'm sure lots of schools have stacks of Cisco gear sitting around collecting dust that they'd be happy to let people use. Send a few emails and explain what you doing and I think you'd be surprise to find how helpful people are.
I got my CCNA without a physical lab setup. It's definitely doable using just the Boson network simulator. I think the purchasing of all this equipment to a beginner is a little daunting and turns people off from getting a CCNA. You can definitely do it without tangible equipment. Now for CCNP I will be getting equipment. You'll definitely be better versed if you have a real lab don't get me wrong but it's not a requirement for just a CCNA
Totally Agree. As a Senior Network Engineer myself and a hiring manager looking to take on a junior engineer I will already get the sense of what they did to achieve a CCNA and would not really care whether they used real equipment or not. What's important to me? Does the candidate know how to configure, troubleshoot implement: BGP, OSPF, FHRP (VRRP or HSRP), Spanning Tree (all variants), Access Control Lists. (don't really care about EIGRP). Can the candidate Run and Read Debugs?
boson simulator is 179 bucks and it's only for ccna, I'd rather use packet tracer or buy the actual equipment though. 179 is an overkill for a simulator imo
i have to disagree with the suggestion of getting 26xx, 1700 series, or the 871 routers. the new CCNA teaches off of the IOS15 version, you can buy some 1800 or even the 1900 series routers which do IO15 for inexpensive.
So if most ISPs blocks smtp port 25, which could easily prevent someone from running a home lab server, is there still value to be found in setting up a home lab to practice? I don't mean to sound condescending, I've only begun to study for my CCNA cert and i'm trying to prepare as best I can.
GLORYBETOGODALWAYS Hey any further info on that? I literally started the ICND 1 last week and my lab arrived today and I'm 25% through the video courses on cbt nuggets and haven't a clue how to actually set the stuff up!
This is a little old post, but what OptiPlex versions do you have in mind? I'm in Portugal and only finding everything to be above 400 EUR. And I'd love to build my own lab to practice on.
Ok man thats ok, once its enough for me to pass the exam that cool. When i move on to ccnp then i would definetly get the real equipment. Job hunting at the moment so i cant afford any. Mite as well use the time to study for another cert.
+Firespyer Hey - There are two main modules 3750 & 3750G, both will be fine however only platforms with 32MB Flash can run 15.0SE, and other platforms with 16MB Flash support only up to 12.2SE. Out of all the 3750's these are the ones which support 32MB: "128 MB DRAM and 32 MB Flash memory (Cisco Catalyst 3750G-24TS-1U, 3750G-24WS, 3750G-24PS, 3750G-48TS, 3750G-48PS, and 3750-24FS)" However keep in mind, this is for the CCNA - As such any of the switches mentioned will be great for you. It may not be worth the price to get a 32MB 3750G, instead maybe invest in a couple of 3550s? Or, if you have access to the latest Packet Tracer has great switching simulation abilities for CCENT/CCNA level Hope this helps.
+Ryan Beney Hello there are two type of WIC card . WIC-1T/2T and WIC-1DSU-T1. can u please suggest which one should i buy for CCNA Lab. here it was recommended sic 1T OR 2T.
+Lobsang tibet Hey, for my lab I have a few WIC-1Ts and no 2T’s only because this is what most of my devices came with. Both are great to practise HDLC/PPP/Frame-relay etc, just be sure to obtain the correct cable for the correct card. You’ll tend to find more WIC-1Ts on sale. As for WIC-1DSU-T1 - This is something I did not use, I did use WIC-1ADSL card to connect my DSL into a 26xx to supply internet access to practice protocols like NAT. But I would recommend doing some research before buying a WAN facing card as newer access technologies you have at home, may not work on these older WAN cards offered by the 26xx Hope this helps
hi, i am new in Cisco environment and i am trying to make cisco lab for the certifications.I have a question.when we will buy a cisco router( for example cisco 871w),will i need to buy license also? Can i use this cisco product without license?Can anyone explain me please.
I need GNS3 images for CCNA labs??? can someone please help??? please send security, router, switch,and Ubuntu-1 devices??? for GNS3 I am cancer victim and cant afford Cisco VIRL
His suggestions are great for a home lab, but I wouldn't recommend running your house off it if you have a fast internet connection. I get 300mb/s down from Time Warner, so the 2611XM and fast ethernet switches won't cut it.
greetings, great vides and learning series, I'm building a cyber security and pen testing lab, is cisco 3845 router outdated? can I do much with it? thanks
According Wikipedia this is called RAS Syndrome (Redundant Acronym Syndrome). The repetition is deliberate since the "S" stands fro syndrome. It "A person is said to suffer from RAS syndrome when they redundantly use one or more of the words that make up an acronym or initialism with the abbreviation itself. Usage commentators consider such redundant acronyms poor style that is best avoided in writing, though they are common in speech."
1:45: Jeremy’s history with building labs
2:40: Why a physical lab versus virtualized lab
4:55: What router should I use to start my home lab
9:30: Diagram your network beforehand
10:00: Put your rack wherever it’ll fit
12:05: What switch to use with your home lab
14:30: The key difference between your house and your office
16:30: The ideal lab setup for the CCNA
21:00: Peripherals and additional equipment you’ll need
23:20: Will you need an access server
25:00: Recommended access servers
26:05: Creating a website behind a home server
27:20: Where to brush up and prepare for the CCNA
30:00: Open Q&A with audience
To get some "real life experiance" for my CCNA I talked to the guys who run the network at my local university and they gave me access to a networking lab on campus free of charge. It helps that its a small school so the lab is rarely used, also I went to the school and know the guy who runs the lab, but I'm sure lots of schools have stacks of Cisco gear sitting around collecting dust that they'd be happy to let people use. Send a few emails and explain what you doing and I think you'd be surprise to find how helpful people are.
great advice..thank you Robert
Jeremy its just wonderful to learn by you man, I really appreciate.
Thank you for choosing to learn with us, Bill! Keep up the great work.
Is there any updated list for gear or any updated video here in 2020 about building a lab?
3560 can do private vlan and can be had for $30 shipped on e-bay.
The term layer3 switching confuses me. it is my understanding that a layer 3 device is a router and a layer 2 device is a switch. What am I missing?
@Hussain Mahmood ok so a layer 3 "switch" is actually both? a router and a switch all in one box?
10/10 fan noises
Good meme with the fan noises.
I would recommend Cisco Learning Labs online. A bit pricey but 180 days access and loads of labs.
I got my CCNA without a physical lab setup. It's definitely doable using just the Boson network simulator. I think the purchasing of all this equipment to a beginner is a little daunting and turns people off from getting a CCNA. You can definitely do it without tangible equipment. Now for CCNP I will be getting equipment. You'll definitely be better versed if you have a real lab don't get me wrong but it's not a requirement for just a CCNA
Totally Agree. As a Senior Network Engineer myself and a hiring manager looking to take on a junior engineer I will already get the sense of what they did to achieve a CCNA and would not really care whether they used real equipment or not.
What's important to me? Does the candidate know how to configure, troubleshoot implement:
BGP, OSPF, FHRP (VRRP or HSRP), Spanning Tree (all variants), Access Control Lists.
(don't really care about EIGRP).
Can the candidate Run and Read Debugs?
Guys a a beginner of the CCNA curse when exactly I need to use Netsim for LaB work? After video curse / or during etc?
boson simulator is 179 bucks and it's only for ccna, I'd rather use packet tracer or buy the actual equipment though. 179 is an overkill for a simulator imo
i have to disagree with the suggestion of getting 26xx, 1700 series, or the 871 routers. the new CCNA teaches off of the IOS15 version, you can buy some 1800 or even the 1900 series routers which do IO15 for inexpensive.
I agree, I would recommend a couple of c1941 with IOS 15 if you have cash to burn or go the virtual route: GNS3, UNL, etc.
I just memorized the 15 stuff for the test, and I am not sure there was a single question about it on my test.
for ethernet cables Is the higher the cat number the better for a ccna lab?
Can I use just software simulated routers and switches including other software based components on some simulator like Boson NetSim or GNS3?
Sweet deal! I just bought one of the 3750 switches on eBay for 51$ and that includes shipping :)
So if most ISPs blocks smtp port 25, which could easily prevent someone from running a home lab server, is there still value to be found in setting up a home lab to practice? I don't mean to sound condescending, I've only begun to study for my CCNA cert and i'm trying to prepare as best I can.
Having port 25 blocked will only prevent you from running a home mail server, it won't impact anything else you're doing.
Is there a video that explains how to set everything up once I have purchased it? Recently did and I have not a single clue how to set it up
GLORYBETOGODALWAYS
Hey any further info on that? I literally started the ICND 1 last week and my lab arrived today and I'm 25% through the video courses on cbt nuggets and haven't a clue how to actually set the stuff up!
@@jamiehikeslandsendtojohnog8829 link for your lab and details on it please!
What's the difference between getting one of these router's vs a Linksys router with DD-wrt ?
Love you Jeremy, thanks for your advices
FOR PEOPLE DOING T141 AT GEORGEBROWN IN TORONTO, I WOULD ADVISE YOU SET UP YOU OWN CISCO LAB AT HOME.
hey bro i live in edmonton, can you suggest a good cisco setup at home?
I got the 2650 running iOS 12.1* and have to say it's annoying that some of the commands and features aren't supported when doing labs.
How much power am I wasting with these things?
Is the equipment in the video still more or less current for a home lab?
you can buy pretty robust, modern, Dell OptiPlex computers for dirt cheap. like $35. they'd be better alternatives to laptops for physical hosts.
Or buy some raspberry PI
This is a little old post, but what OptiPlex versions do you have in mind? I'm in Portugal and only finding everything to be above 400 EUR. And I'd love to build my own lab to practice on.
can i pass ccna security with just GNS3 and packet tracer and a book or two?
Ok man thats ok, once its enough for me to pass the exam that cool. When i move on to ccnp then i would definetly get the real equipment. Job hunting at the moment so i cant afford any. Mite as well use the time to study for another cert.
+300096586
you can do ASA +ASDM with gns3
The only thing you can not do is switching.
Ivan I yea i know, :(
Serial topics going away on 200-125.
Hello there are two type of WIC card . WIC-1T/2T and WIC-1DSU-T1. can u please suggest which one should i buy for CCNA Lab
So buying a server is not necessary?
Never mind missed that part in video
Personally, I would go for a IOL setup more than anything: it's free and does everything virtual. Meaning: you need 20 routers? You got it.
THe 3750 you recommend in the video, there are a bunch of different models which ones should we be on the look out for?
+Firespyer Hey - There are two main modules 3750 & 3750G, both will be fine however only platforms with 32MB Flash can run 15.0SE, and other platforms with 16MB Flash support only up to 12.2SE. Out of all the 3750's these are the ones which support 32MB:
"128 MB DRAM and 32 MB Flash memory (Cisco Catalyst 3750G-24TS-1U, 3750G-24WS, 3750G-24PS, 3750G-48TS, 3750G-48PS, and 3750-24FS)"
However keep in mind, this is for the CCNA - As such any of the switches mentioned will be great for you. It may not be worth the price to get a 32MB 3750G, instead maybe invest in a couple of 3550s? Or, if you have access to the latest Packet Tracer has great switching simulation abilities for CCENT/CCNA level
Hope this helps.
+Ryan Beney Hello there are two type of WIC card . WIC-1T/2T and WIC-1DSU-T1. can u please suggest which one should i buy for CCNA Lab. here it was recommended sic 1T OR 2T.
+Lobsang tibet Hey, for my lab I have a few WIC-1Ts and no 2T’s only because this is what most of my devices came with. Both are great to practise HDLC/PPP/Frame-relay etc, just be sure to obtain the correct cable for the correct card.
You’ll tend to find more WIC-1Ts on sale.
As for WIC-1DSU-T1 - This is something I did not use, I did use WIC-1ADSL card to connect my DSL into a 26xx to supply internet access to practice protocols like NAT. But I would recommend doing some research before buying a WAN facing card as newer access technologies you have at home, may not work on these older WAN cards offered by the 26xx
Hope this helps
Quick question! I want to start building my lab to start studying for my CCNA, but I was wondering if I need a minimum requirement for a pc?
You more than likely just need a cheapo windows console laptop with PuTty. Nothing fancy at all!
@@LaneMcCall thanks a lot!!!
Where u get the wic cards
hi, i am new in Cisco environment and i am trying to make cisco lab for the certifications.I have a question.when we will buy a cisco router( for example cisco 871w),will i need to buy license also? Can i use this cisco product without license?Can anyone explain me please.
would the following be a good home lab? 1xCISCO1760 1xCISCO2801 1xCISCO2691, 2xCISCO CATALYST 2950's
I need GNS3 images for CCNA labs??? can someone please help??? please send security, router, switch,and Ubuntu-1 devices???
for GNS3 I am cancer victim and cant afford Cisco VIRL
It sounds like he talking through a phoneline lmfao
Hi Jeremy. I'm started to order devices for my lab. What's the advantage of the 2621 over the 2611, please? Thanks so much... Joe
His suggestions are great for a home lab, but I wouldn't recommend running your house off it if you have a fast internet connection. I get 300mb/s down from Time Warner, so the 2611XM and fast ethernet switches won't cut it.
greetings, great vides and learning series, I'm building a cyber security and pen testing lab, is cisco 3845 router outdated? can I do much with it? thanks
Packet Tracer !!
That's good for low-level stuff, but it's severely limited.
You don't need the laptops, just use loopbacks.
What do you mean by loopback?
recently got rid of a box filled with ethernet cables to reduce the clutter. 😪
What
i purchased a 3750 for $12
correction: you keep saying WIC card(WAN Interface Card Card) it's a WIC. interviewer these days watch for these small mistake
It's like reminding people not to say ATM machine or PIN number. It's a worthless or even childish advice.
Zakaria Farah yea lol
According Wikipedia this is called RAS Syndrome (Redundant Acronym Syndrome). The repetition is deliberate since the "S" stands fro syndrome. It "A person is said to suffer from RAS syndrome when they redundantly use one or more of the words that make up an acronym or initialism with the abbreviation itself. Usage commentators consider such redundant acronyms poor style that is best avoided in writing, though they are common in speech."
Im looking at setting up a home lab im in high school (Australia ) and i wanna go into networking and just found a ws-c35600-48TS for $50 aud
ممكن احد يترجم هذا الفديو !!
That's what I was going to say.