Two More Cisco Catalyst 3750 WS-C3750-48PS-S Switches
Two more switches arrived for my home lab today. I purchased a lot of two Cisco Catalyst 3750 WS-C3750-48PS-S switches.
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February 28, 2021
I Purchased Another Cisco Switch with Stacking Cables
Another device for my home lab arrived today. I purchased a Cisco Catalyst WS-C3750V2 48PS-S switch. It came with 2 stacking cables, the power cord, and a GLC-T SFP module.
February 19, 2021
Simple Fix: Problems Connecting to Cisco Device with PuTTY and Console Cable
If you are just getting started with your Cisco home lab equipment and you can't seem to connect using your console cable and PuTTY, try this simple fix before you do anything else.
February 11, 2021
My First Home Lab Devices – 2 Routers and 2 Switches
I finally picked up the first devices for my home lab today. I've been patiently watching eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace daily and what I think is a good deal popped up today.
February 10, 2021
How to Install Linux on Windows 10 Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Using WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) you can have Linux on your Windows 10 machine running almost as if it were an app. It is amazing!
February 3, 2021
Video: Troubleshooting: Generating Crypto Keys for SSH in Packet Tracer
If you get errors in Packet Tracer when attempting to generate crypto keys for SSH, try changing the default hostname and setting a domain name.
January 11, 2021
Converting an Old Laptop to my First Linux System
I’ve been reading about how well lightweight distributions of Linux can run on older machines so I thought I’d test this myself.
January 9, 2021
Video: Basic Commands for Configuring a Router in Packet Tracer
In this video, I walk through some basic configuration commands for setting up a router in Packet Tracer.
January 1, 2021
Video: The Basics of Getting Started with Packet Tracer
In this video, I show the basics of getting started with Cisco's Packet Tracer. Packet Tracer is a free network simulation tool from Cisco that allows you to gain lab experience even if you don't have physical equipment.
December 21, 2020
Video: First Steps In Studying for the Cisco CCNA
A quick video to show how I'm organizing my notes for my Cisco CCNA studies. I'm using the following: 1. Official Cisco Exam Topics List 2. Notion note-taking software 3. CBT Nuggets 4. Official Cisco Books 5. Anki Flashcard software
December 14, 2020