
Introduce how to build a home network lab with real-world examples, step-by-step instructions, and tips, focusing on Cisco topics, security, and CCSB parts.
Build a home lab with an open rack or frame, organize cables with a patch panel and color-coded cables, and tailor Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba devices for scalable learning.
Explore how to select Cisco devices for a home lab, compare end-of-life options, assess licensing for routing and firewall features, and stack switches to build a practical lab.
Build a home lab rack with monitored devices and cable management. Use a patch panel to mirror real data center practices for hands-on networking.
Explore the Cisco ASA 5506, a next generation firewall with firepower, including ips protection and guest network isolation. See how hardware setup and policies showcase home-lab firewall deployment.
Design a quiet, at-home lab with gadgets like a low-power fan and LED lights to reduce heat and monitor temperature for comfortable airflow.
Arrange cables with a patch panel and couplers in a flexible rack, ensuring neat, scalable cabling and room for future devices, while using quality components like Panduit.
Define your requirements and budget, pick devices, and design a network diagram to plan connections. Start with RTG, enable auto discovery, and monitor with a tablet while tidying cables.
Here is another course on my list with one goal: to show you how to become a better network engineer and gain some experience. We all know that passing Cisco and other IT exams is not enough. Are you unsure how to improve your knowledge and increase your experience? Are you struggling to find a job, or do you feel trapped in the one you have?
In this course you will find:
Differences between a lab and a real network
A list of recommended Cisco devices for CCENT, CCNA, CCNA Sec, and CCNP students
A presentation of a cool, custom-made rack
Check out some neat cabling (Panduit cable management)
Cisco devices: ASA 5506, 1900, 2960, 890, 2700, and more for a lab (1800, 2800, 3560, 3750)
Detailed explanations of all devices
A lot of tips and recommendations
HP Microserver with Windows Server 2016 and Synology NAS
Learn how to create a perfect lab and network at home
Excellent to help with your Cisco / CCNA studies
Do you want to gain some experience after passing an IT exam? Maybe you are studying towards CCENT or CCNA at the moment? You have come to the right place. Marious shares his passion for networking and encourages you to learn more about networking by presenting a very unique project - a custom-made rack with ASA 5506, Cisco 2960, HP Microserver, NAS, and Cisco Access Point Aironet 2700. And more!
Remember that passing an exam is not enough. You need a real lab at home. Check out this unique course and see how I created a custom rack with a lot of cool Cisco devices to help me gain some experience.
Sound interesting? Join now!