Hey,

I want to get the CCNA certification and will need to study on my own. I want to buy an old cheap Cisco Router to practice the CLI, but don’t want a huge, noisy thing running in my living room.

Do you know models that could fit that? I’m seeing a model 880 cheap on a platform here, e.g.

(Or is it maybe not that necessary to practice with an actual router for the exam? Would some virtual CLI be enough?)

Any help is very welcome :)

  • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    22 days ago

    Packet tracer is good for first steps, but to do anything serious you shouldn’t use it. GNS3 or EVE-NG will work much better. There is Cisco Virl but that may be out of reach for some students.