Cisco IOS, Switch 2960,3560 and router 1841

[marcmontreal514]

hi, bought some used equipment to build lab rack, to progress for CCNA learning

they already have iOS install inside and work but I would like to install everything by myself like if I buy a new one 

equipment :

3 Router  1841 

1 switch 2960 S1

1 switch 3560 V2 series

my question is I try to find software iOS to install on it but it seem to be not available 

or what I find request me information like for enterprise or government, but him just student 

how I can find those iOS and do I have to buy it or it's available free ?

thank you in advanced for your help 

have a good day 

[Flavio Miranda]

Hi @marcmontreal514 

 It is not possible to download. When the device is retired, the software was removed from download page

  I would focus on device configuration as you are seeking CCNA certification and it does not require IOS installation in practice. You need to keep in mind that those devices are old, they are not covery by support and if you do anything wrong on the IOS replacement you may not be able to use it anymore.

[M02@rt37]

Hello @marcmontreal514,

As @Flavio Miranda mentioned, "When the device is retired, the software was removed from download page."

For learning purposes, Cisco provides Packet Tracer, a network simulation tool, which is available to students and instructors in the Cisco Networking Academy program. Packet Tracer is designed to simulate Cisco network devices and can help you practice and learn without needing physical hardware or actual IOS images.

[marcmontreal514]

Thank for your help 

I already have packet tracer but sometime some command doesn't work in Packet tracer like this small command 

(here an small example from Wendell Odom book CCNA 200-301 vol 1 chapter 5 (example 5-7 about aging-time, "show Mac address-table aging-time" this command not work)

I know it's not a big command but there few other command in both volume we cannot work in PT,that why I bought few gear and my goal is bigger then CCNA.

Thank for your help and reply to my question 

really appreciate 

have a good day 

[M02@rt37 · Accepted solution]

Hello @marcmontreal514,

You're very welcome.

Please have look here

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.amazon.com/CCNA-200-301-Guide-Shaun-Hummel/dp/B085KBS1NT&ved=2ahUKEwjxmsC_jdmAAxWwdaQEHXgzArMQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3jbHkuuVmo2QV2-x-eBPSd

Perfect cert. preparation book with Packet Tracer Lab !!!! A very good addon to the official Cisco books.

[marcmontreal514]

Thank you very much