

If it makes it a difference, I'm more interesting in learning the material as apposed to passing a test. Im considering buying it (CCNA Version) since I dont have the means to have a physical lab but was interested in hearing first hand from people that have already bought the product. I just wanted to know if there are also limitations with this software. I recently found out about Boson NetSim after weeks of lurking on this sub and I even see that there is a Boson Employee here every once in a while. Packet tracer is great if you're just starting out, but there are A LOT of limitations once you get passed ICND1 (I'm not even able to assign a static IP on the DHCP pool because it doesnt recognize Host command.) GNS3 is also great but you have to have the actual IOS bin file (which i fortunately do have) but there are limitations with L2 switching as some of you may know. My only problem is the limitations of some of these sims. So I am getting more and more into the networking world and seriously considering taking my ICND1 and 2 over the next couple of months. All opinions stated are those of the poster only, and do not reflect the opinion of Cisco Systems Inc., or its affiliates. NOTE: The "Reddit Cisco Ring", its associates, subreddits, and creator "mechman991" are not endorsed, sponsored, or officially associated with Cisco Systems Inc. Looking for work? check out /r/NetworkingJobs.Wireshark - For studying packets as they appear on the wire.GNS3 - The network simulator that every network person should have.Free Packet Tracer Download - Thank you /u/tenormore for pointing it out.Free CCNA training by reddit backed kickstarter created by Andrew Crouthamel.Internetwork Training CCNA Practice Quiz - I like this one a lot of good questions.Free CCNA Workbook - By Matthew George, CCIE #38216.Cisco's Learning Network - I would look here no matter what you do.Packet Life Cheat Sheets - Don't forget to thank /u/stretch85 and remind him to update his sheets.- Subnetting practice site built by redditor /u/DressedUpNowhere2Go.Subnetting Tutorial and Problem Generator.Free Resources to Prepare for CCNA - from Practical Networking.Proof Cisco bans known cheaters!ħ) Limited Self-Promotion permitted only from contributing members to the Subreddit, if it's in good taste and not excessive. A gathering place for CCNA's, or those looking to obtain their CCNA! Rulesġ) No posting of illegal materials (torrents, stolen PDFs, etc)Ģ) No posting of "braindumps" (this includes 9tut)Ĥ) Do not ask for others to do your labs for you, or solicit payment for labs to be done for you.ĥ) This sub is not intended for tech support questions, you would be better off asking such questions in /r/networking or /r/cisco since this sub is by definition a novice community that is trying to learn networking fundamentals.Ħ) Make sure you are not violating the Cisco testing NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement)! Do not post questions you saw on the exam.
