Static routes can be configured on a router so that it understands how to route traffic to networks not directly attached to it. Let's use the following topology as an…
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this video, I walk through some basic configuration commands for setting up a router in 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.