Is GNS against copyright?

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Hi,

I want to try and learn some cisco (not for exams, just so i have a basic knowledge). I was looking around and have came across GNS3. Is it against copy right?

If not, is it good?

If it is, is there a legal alternative?

I would just buy a router but money is tight right now.

Thanks

 

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Using the Cisco IOS outside of Cisco hardware is illegal, therefore GNS is illegal. There is a simulator available from Cisco (PacketTracer) but you have to be registered to use it - I believe that enrolling on a Cisco academy course enables you to do this.

 

Thanks for the info.

Can anyone recommend a cheap router to get me started?

 

You'll need more than one! You're not going to be able to learn much without being able to route anywhere

The 2600 series are very good routers, and nowhere near as expensive as they used to be - you might want to start there. Of course, you need to make sure you have the right WICs in them, and you'll need a special cable to connect the two WAN interfaces back to back. Check ebay out - there are a number of sellers there who sell second hand CCNA kits - I know you said you're not that interested in certification, but the CCNA kits will give you the hardware you need to understand things at a fundamental level

 

1721 as well is a cheap alternative - just make sure it comes with a power pack!