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Hi everyone,

Found this forum using google while looking for some information on setting up a CCNA lab at home. Found some useful tips but some of the posts are quite old. I finished my degree in network management & security in the summer and currently studying for my CCNA. I enrolled on a boot camp weekend using http://www.networksinc.co.uk/ and will be attending on the 3rd and 4th November. I havnt booked my exam yet but im hoping to pass in November. So far i have very little experience with Cisco hardware and only used simulators in university . Im hoping the boot camp weekend, 20 hours on line access to CCNA rack of live Cisco routers and switches and a home lab will help me pass my CCNA . I am also planning to do a CCNP in the future, after a few years work experience and also expand my home lab to help prepare for that.

These forums look like a good place to find advice on the CCNA and CCNP certs and hopefully i can learn a few things as well.

Thanks. Arron.

 

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Hi Welcome

I would say if you havent much networking experience then you should do the N+ first as it will give you a good grounding in Networks before dealing with CISCO kits.

 

Thanks for your replies. I have heard of the CompTIA Network+ certification but dont know much about it. After some reading I found this:

Exam Pattern
The question types found on the network+ exam are:
Multiple Choice with Single answer: Student is required to select a single answer from a range of options (generally 4-5) by clicking on a radio button.
Multiple Choice with Multiple answer: Student is required to select a range of options. The number of options to select is specified.
Fill in the Blank: Student is required to type in the missing text to complete the sentence.

I am assuming that the CompTIA Network+ exam is easier than the CCNA exam as basically it is just theory? I also found that the exam is around £160, is that correct? Can I self study like my CCNA and pass the Network+ exam?

Sorry for the many questions. Thanks again.

 

Yes to all

 

That sounds like the best route to take, just one extra hop ha ha.

Thanks again.

 

Hi there and welcome

 

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

Another vote for Network+. Welcome!

 

Hello & welcome.

Another for Network+