does anyone have some good reading material for cisco equipment running IOS? have a router i got for a pitance and i was going to attempt to use it. also, any suggestions on reading material for general networking?
-
-
Re: Cisco IOS
I haven't used Cisco IOS for years. At that time I was using the Cisco CCNA text books to learn. -
Re: Cisco IOS
What are you trying to do with it?Originally posted by luke10050 View Post
The manuals that Cisco provide have plenty of sample examples and configurations.--- begin sig file ---
If you are new to this forum, we can help a lot more if you please post clear focused pictures (max resolution 2000x2000 and 2MB) of your boards using the manage attachments button so they are hosted here. Information and picture clarity compositions should look like this post.
We respectfully ask that you make some time and effort to read some of the guides available for basic troubleshooting. After you have read through them, then ask clarification questions or report your findings.
Please do not post inline and offsite as they slow down the loading of pages.
--- end sig file ---Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
CISCO has its own server which works upon the certain protocols and proxies.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
There are lots of Cisco router tutorials/books floating around the web, or you can check Amazon reviews - sorry not to be more specific.Originally posted by luke10050 View Post
What model router do you have? Note that some of the capabilities will probably be limited by the version of IOS you're running, and new versions may well require purchasing a support contract. Might also be worth purchasing a Cisco compatible serial cable if you're going to be messing around with configuration files.
Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
get GNS or PacketTracer to learn some basic ropes
what do you want to configure???Last edited by ant3202; 12-06-2013, 08:26 AM.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
i had a look around and my model does require a support contract, its a Cisco 2620XM and i was thinking of using it as a home router if possible, i also do have a serial cable. The router is currently running IOS 12.2, i got telnet and some passwords configured but thats about itOriginally posted by PLan View PostThere are lots of Cisco router tutorials/books floating around the web, or you can check Amazon reviews - sorry not to be more specific.
What model router do you have? Note that some of the capabilities will probably be limited by the version of IOS you're running, and new versions may well require purchasing a support contract. Might also be worth purchasing a Cisco compatible serial cable if you're going to be messing around with configuration files.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
If this is for home use, you don't require a support contract. You can use it "as is" with the IOS that is on it. It, obviously, won't have the latest security updates or patches, but for home use that might be fine?Originally posted by luke10050 View Post
For a home router, the configuration is pretty simple. Something like
conf t
int fast 0/0
ip address 192.168.1.254 255.255.255.0
no shut
int fast 0/1
ip address 192.168.2.254 255.255.255.0
no shut
end
With the above, you are "routing".
--- begin sig file ---
If you are new to this forum, we can help a lot more if you please post clear focused pictures (max resolution 2000x2000 and 2MB) of your boards using the manage attachments button so they are hosted here. Information and picture clarity compositions should look like this post.
We respectfully ask that you make some time and effort to read some of the guides available for basic troubleshooting. After you have read through them, then ask clarification questions or report your findings.
Please do not post inline and offsite as they slow down the loading of pages.
--- end sig file ---Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
I was CCNA qualified in 2003. But barely used the IOS since... Had to configure a VPN for a company last year, and maybe two other Cisco 800 series broadband routers... But the official Cisco CCNA book was excellent, both for general networking and for the IOS. The routing commands are similar but slightly different to the Windows ROUTE command, but the great thing about Cisco routers is
a) You have a startup-config and a running-config.. When you have configured the running-config to where you want it, you type wr mem (write to memory) to make the running-config your startup-config... This has the huge advantage that if you mess something up while configuring the running-config, you can simply power off the router and it will return you to the startup-config..
b) By typing show run or show startup-config, you can see one page with the whole configuration. This can be copied to notepad and saved. Every time I make a change to a Cisco router I take a copy before doing anything.
Back at the time I used a number of emulation programs that allowed you to configure a couple of virtual routers.. this made it easy to learn the commands without messing up anything real ... oh, the fun I had sending ICMP packets around my virtual Cisco network :-)Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
Cisco Connection Online is your best bet (www.cisco.com). There are manuals for all of the products, new or old, as well as design documents, White Papers, etc.
Good luck!Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
Probably first thing to do is wr t (short for write terminal) will give you the running config. You could always post that and we could explain what it says and suggest any changes.
As many have suggested a good CCNA book or webpage is a good way to get started. Cisco also has a command reference that will let you know all the potential commands and their syntax.
There is a hump to get over but once you do it will come rather easily.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
The 2620xm only came with one fast ethernet port. There is a module that can be installed in it to add a second one. This will be needed to use it as a home router with most home internet setups. It also doesnt have very good throughput (about 8mbps)
I have 2 of them I picked up for like $5 each and thought about using them the same way, but ended up buying a 2851 instead.
You can get some good information on cisco configuration from ine training videos on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGez...AF9A1586D50544Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
Also you can use a 2620xm as a home router with only one fast ethernet port is you set it up as a "router on a stick" You will slow the throughput down even more thoughComment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
When I was studying for my CCNA I used "CBT Nuggets" It gave me a great foundation to Cisco style networking. Also try and acquire a device running Cisco OS or use a virtual lab such as Packet Tracer as Ant3202 stated in his reply."Friends don't let friends drink and edit the registry"
20 yr IT professional Networking specialist.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
CBT nuggets is greatvideo series. Seriously watch the whole series and go pass your CCNA. lol. Im using a 2611XM, as my current home router has 2 FA ports, also added a fxs/fxo ports to play with telephony (CME), there is a nugget on that too :p. search google with wildcard for ios file names and you should be able to get up to 12.4 or 12.6 to get the zone base firewall feature. adv-k9 or something like that.Originally posted by Romilis View PostLast edited by mattch; 12-03-2014, 11:39 AM.Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
Sybex Books are good.
CBT is the easiest to absorb.You are only too old when you say you are too old!!!Comment
-
Re: Cisco IOS
You probably couldn't do much at all with it, except may be practice with some IOS features. But, you will not know if it works because it needs to be connected to another compatible networking device. However, you could set up GNS3 and use your PC as a virtual router or switch.
https://www.gns3.com
You will need a relevant IOS image to install in order for it to work.Comment
Comment