CCNA and the NITLC

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Ladles and jellyspoons I wonder if you could advise me?

I have just started to study the CCNA using the Sybex book supplied by the NITLC and upon reading the preface/introduction it seems to place a heavy emphasis on real "hands-on" practice with routers, switches and other such H/W. It even suggests usuing simulation software from www.routersim.com if you can't use real stuff. What I want to know is this (before I spend about $200 US on this simulation softwware)

1) Is this author correct in his assertion that you must have hands-on experiance before even contemplating sitting the exam?

2) Does the NITLC workshop in anyway compensate for the lack of hands-on you would have by simply using the book?

3) Has anyone used the Routersim software, and is it worth the cost?

Many thanks in advance peeps

 

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yes you should get some hands on experiance
yes its pretty much a requirement
no dont spend $200 on software, as that would get you a router or two on ebay!

also check out http://www.free-labs.com (i think)
there fully booked for the most part, but they have a pay counterpart as well ($15 for 4 hours)