1) Labs available on the Internet. See archives for lists. 2) Form a group of folks in your area. Each person buys one box and the group builds a lab. 3) If the company where you work has many production routers, there is a chance there are older boxes or spares hidden away - sometimes at multiple locations. Tell them it is necessary to create a "Network Prototype Lab" so that configs are tested before being put in production. You may have to pay for some back-to-back serial cables to make it work. I have a rack of 2514s and 2501s at work that I "found" using this method. 4) If you are unemployed consider a job with a company that sells used Cisco. Several years ago NeilR worked for Optimum Data in Omaha. His employer would allow him to play with the gear and even make it available to GroupStudy via the Internet. He'd build "Kitty Labs" with 5505s and 7206s and etc. 5) Schools might have network gear and need someone to maintain it. Private schools always need volunteers. Note that a few days ago a GroupStudy member noted that she had a lab at the school where she worked - but it was unavailable to her during summer break. Time for a terminal server!
> -----Original Message----- > From: DeVoe, Charles (PKI) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:33 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Practice lab [7:72731] > > > I am currently working towards my CCNP after getting my CCNA. > Problem is I > no longer have access to any routers. I can read the books > and get the > knowledge needed to pass the exams. But I also want the practical > experience to go along with it. How does someone on a low > budget get access > to equipment to experiment and work on? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=72733&t=72731 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
