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There’s nothing better than a router sim that has the full Cisco command set available to utilise. All of the router sims (up to now) have a stripped down collection of commands to use.

I stumbled on this website a few weeks ago. It’s an open source product that runs on Windows and Linux boxes, and enables you to simulate multiple routers on the one PC. You can even route real traffic out the ethernet interface of your PC, which takes it past the traditional ‘router sim’ that I am used to. The good thing is that this software supports multiple Cisco routers so it would be perfect for a budding CCNA, CCNP.

I have not tried it as yet as I’m building a PC specifically for this, but a friend of mine told me you need a pretty good PC with a Gig of RAM to make it worthwhile. He runs six instances/routers on his PC.

I would be interested in anyone that has tried this and what their thoughts are.

When I was studying for my CCNA afew years back, I needed some reference. There are plenty of books to read, and I decide to make some notes myself, and store them online where I could easily find them.

Below, are a list of the more common things you need to remember. If you want actual full blown explananations, then it isn’t for you. They are more meant for revision - the common buzz word is ‘cram’

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Cisco IOS command set quick reference

Here are some very handy tips in preparation for passing Cisco 640801 CCNA test, arguably one of the harder tests to do in the beginning of your Cisco career.

I have done the test 3 times. The first time was quite easy. There was no switching, ISDN questions were a plenty, as were questions on IPX even (it WAS a few years ago). I hated questions on the OSI model though. I know the 7 layers back to front, but come exam time I had a mental blank.

Anyway, this is what I believe are essential tips to pass the test - first time:

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CCNA 640801 Essential tips to pass first time