Requirements

• Please review the Annual Maintenance Options.

• All other required items must be purchased separately:
  • Lab Equipment
  • Control Devices
    • Cisco Switches (for control)
    • Cisco Access Servers
    • Switched Outlets (APC)
  • Standard 19" rack
  • Ethernet, console, and serial cables
  • Power strips and surge protectors

• Connectivity:
  • LAN and Internet
  • Security and Firewall
  • Client

• Administrator Knowledge

• Silver Support includes software updates and technical support.
• Gold Support includes software updates, technical support, server restoration and replacement.

Lab equipment is used for actual course work and includes routers, switches, firewalls, and PCs. Please review the specifications of supported lab devices.

Control devices provide internal connectivity, console access, and managed power.

• Control switches provide internal Ethernet connections
• Cisco access servers provide console connections
• Switched outlet devices provide automated power distribution and control

Control devices are dynamically managed by NETLAB_PE and are not accessible or configurable by end users.

• 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connection
• Internet access (T1/DSL/Cable, 500 Kb/s +)
• Fixed static IP address (DHCP is not supported)
• Firewall, see security and firewall requirements

Ideally, NETLAB_PE should be placed on a public network or DMZ. If you plan to install a NETLAB_PE system behind a firewall, please review the following requirements carefully. Many steps have been taken to make NETLAB_PE secure and firewall friendly. However, some firewall changes may be necessary to meet the requirements.

We recognize that most sites may need approval from a network security administrator. To assist with this process, please refer to the following document:

• CSS, Connectivity and Firewall Considerations

The security and firewall requirements are part of the "Designated Operating Environment" defined in the license agreement. By agreeing to the license, you agree to meet these requirements.

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• Cisco Certified Network Associate (recommended)
• Installing and connecting Cisco devices
• Downloading and installing Cisco IOS software images
• Cisco IOS command line interface and basic configuration tasks