This is a complete Cisco CCNA Lab kit, fully configured and tested! It can also be used for CCNP with the addition of a few other elements (see below for details). It meets the equipment requirements for the Lab Exercises given in the CiscoPress® CCNA Exploration Books.
This is an advanced Lab composed of 2 x 2620XM Routers 128D/48F. So instead of the standard 32 Mb. in Flash, this Lab includes a Flash Memory upgrade (on both Routers), which allows them to be loaded with SDM(*) & CME(*)
Another important difference from other Labs is the Frame Relay Switch, which is implemented with a 2610 Router with an NM-4A/S module! This allows the configuration of a Frame Relay Switch with Hub & Spoke capabilities!
This Frame Relay Switch (2610) comes pre-configured to act as both, Frame Relay Switch and Frame Relay Hub Router! This is a very unique feature that you won't find anywhere else! (3 Serial Cables are included, required for the Hub & Spoke function).
This is the complete list of components:
- R1: 2620XM Router 128D/48F loaded with SDM(*) & CME(*) includes 1 Serial Port (WIC-1T card) + 1 Fast E. Port, IOS 12.4.15T (Adv. Enterprise version) - R2: 2620XM Router 128D/48F loaded with SDM(*) & CME(*) includes 1 Serial Port (WIC-1T card) + 1 Fast E. Port, IOS 12.4.15T (Adv. Enterprise version) - R3: 2610 Router with 4 Serial Ports (Frame/Relay Switch). (it allows you to do Frame Relay Hub & Spoke exercises!) - S1: 2950 Switch (24 Fast Ethernet Ports) - S2: 2950 Switch (24 Fast Ethernet Ports)
(*) SDM: Security Device Manager (*) CME: Call Manager Express (also known as CCM: Cisco Call Manager)
Note: We offer several different upgrade options. For instance, you can add one more Serial Port to R1 and R2 (some of the Lab Exercises do require a second Serial Port).
Routers R1, R2 & R3 (2620XM's) can be upgraded to 2650XM's. The Cisco 2650XM offers several advantages such as more processing power and the ability to run MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) commands!
Switches S1 & S2 (2950's with Standard Image) can also be upgraded to 2950C or 2950T (come with Enhanced Image).
- 1 Console Cable - 3 Serial Cables Crossover Back-to-Back (DCE-DTE) - 2 Cat-5 Ethernet Straight Cables - 2 Cat-5 Ethernet Crossover Cables - 2 CD's (one with Training Videos & one with other Training Materials) - 5 Power Cables
This Lab comes with complete Setup Instructions, so you won't have to wonder what to do next. It includes a very unique feature: a Frame Relay Switch so that you can gain a TOTAL understanding of the Frame Relay technology!
If you are currently attending Cisco training sessions at places like the Cisco Network Academy or similar, then you do need some practice gear, and this Lab will help you reach your goals faster!
Although it is intended primarily for CCNA, it can also be used for CCNP with the addition of a few other elements. However, we also offer complete CCNP Labs. So please check out the CCNP Labs section for more details.
This Lab will prove to be a very valuable tool if you are preparing for the CCENT Certification (Exam 640-822 ICND1), or for the complete CCNA Certification (Exams 640-822 ICND1 & 640-816 ICND2). Moreover, with the addition of some upgrades, it can also be used for more advanced Certifications such as CCNA Voice, CCNA Security, or even CCNP!
With this Lab we provide two valuable CD's with tons of Training Materials! For more information about the contents of these CD's, please check out the CD Contents page.
CD1: includes hundreds of Exam-like Questions (with their proper Answers and Explanations) for many Cisco exams (CCNA: 640-802, 640-816, 640-822 - CCNP: 642-812, 642-825, 642-845, 642-901 and many more!). It also includes dozens of articles and eBooks for most almost every topic that you'll find in your exams!
CD2: includes dozens of Training Videos for several CCNA/CCNP related topics such as LAN Switching, VLANs, Trunking, SDM, WAN (Serial) Links, Frame Relay, Static Routing, Dynamic Routing Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), MPLS, Router Security, etc.
CD's include dozens of White Papers and articles about some important day-to-day tasks, and about more advanced topics. For instance, if you are not very familiar with the IOS upgrade procedure (or an initial IOS load), then you'll find complete instructions for that. Or if you need a complete interpretation of the output of certain commands, you'll find that here.
If you need to work on more advanced topics such as SDM (Security Device Manager), or Security-related topics such as the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature Set (CBAC & other features), or Dynamic Routing Protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, or BGP, then here you'll find the relevant information to do that, as well as the equipment to actually implement it!
You'll also find information about Cisco Packet Tracer, a simulation tools widely used in Cisco Network Academies.
One of its very unique features is the inclusion of a 4-Ports Frame Relay with Hub & Spoke capabilities, that will help you gain a TOTAL understanding of the Frame Relay technology (a Core CCNA/CCNP/CCIE topic)! We include a set of 21 different Frame Relay Lab scenarios such as the following:
For a complete list of the Frame Relay Lab scenarios, please check out the Frame Relay Labs page.
Notice that this also includes 5 additional Lab configuration scenarios with Frame Relay Hub and Spoke:
17. Hub-and-Spoke, Main Interfaces with Inverse-ARP 18. Hub-and-Spoke, Main Interfaces with Inverse-ARP & Static Mappings 19. Hub-and-Spoke, Main Interfaces with Static Mappings 20. Hub-and-Spoke, Main Interfaces with Inverse-ARP & Point-to-Point Subinterfaces 21. Hub-and-Spoke, Main Interfaces with Static Mappings & Point-to-Point Subinterfaces
Our Labs are fully tested! Therefore, all components are guaranteed to work! They come a standard 60 days replacement guarantee! We don't just provide a set of pieces put together. We configure and test each Lab before we ship! We invest hours in making sure that everything works perfectly, so you don't have to waste your time troubleshooting!
