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Andrew
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I'm looking to pick up some Cisco kit. After a router and managed switch to begin with.

Where is the best place to pick this stuff up from? Looked on eBay but still pricey but will pay those prices if i need to.
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Download a program called Packet Tracer.

Simulates all routers and switches with the CLI to have a go at configuring.
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Second that pow. My students use it
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I'm ment to use it, but, although i've dabbled in it, doing 2 chapter test A WEEK on a saturday (while i'm working Mon-Fri), I haven't really used it that much.

The router CLI is good for practice though
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I am the Cisco Buyer for work
we get it CHEEEEEP
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no emulator will be the real thing, Ebay is your best bet for discounted stuff but you need to be sure what you're buying as theres lots of crap.
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Thats very true Will, BUT, emulation is a good place to start before you spunk all your money on some rusty old outdated kit?
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yes and no, to really understand it from the ground up I'd prefer a physical device then an emulator.

Also the emulators typically dont behave properly and give a false impression.

I've learnt most of mine from cli experience from the start, and now i run a cisco 877 at home for giggles.
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"for giggles"
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yeah and test our certain configs, very nice.
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True, you never get the feeling of *shit, it isn't responding, have I broken it* with a emulator
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quote:
Originally posted by Leighton
I am the Cisco Buyer for work
we get it CHEEEEEP


Can you order for personal use and pass on the products to a friend in need

 
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