Hey,

I want to get the CCNA certification and will need to study on my own. I want to buy an old cheap Cisco Router to practice the CLI, but don’t want a huge, noisy thing running in my living room.

Do you know models that could fit that? I’m seeing a model 880 cheap on a platform here, e.g.

(Or is it maybe not that necessary to practice with an actual router for the exam? Would some virtual CLI be enough?)

Any help is very welcome :)

  • Skvlp
    12•3 days ago

    I’m pretty sure that Cisco has some virtual environment that you can download and practise with. That solution also allows you to build networks, test them and see that they work. Can’t remember the name though.

      • slazer2auEnglish
        7•3 days ago

        Packet tracer is good for first steps, but to do anything serious you shouldn’t use it. GNS3 or EVE-NG will work much better. There is Cisco Virl but that may be out of reach for some students.

          • @sir_pronounOPEnglish
            2•3 days ago

            Thanks to both of you, that sounds good :)