> I'll need hands on experience to tackle CCNP. I really > thought I could just read some books and take it on
That depends upon a lot of factors, but you know your situation the best. I went from no Cisco knowledge through the IE written in six months. I did have three routers to experiment with and that was adequate up until that point. The book that I read right after the CCNA was Caslow's Bridges, Routers, and Switches for CCIE's. He writes very clearly and you'll find it easier to read the Cisco Press books after going through it. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=39692&t=39553 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]