# How to study for Cisco CCNA R&S

**URL:** https://forum.networklessons.com/t/how-to-study-for-cisco-ccna-r-s/5517
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**Created:** [November 20, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/how-to-study-for-cisco-ccna-r-s/5517 "2018-11-20T14:46:28Z")
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#### Post date: [July 1, 2020, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/how-to-study-for-cisco-ccna-r-s/5517/7 "2020-07-01T06:40:20Z")

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Hello Shivam

The truth is that there are many options that you can use for setting up a virtual lab. These are briefly discussed in the following lessons:  
[https://networklessons.com/cisco/ccie-enterprise-infrastructureccie-rs-lab-equipment](https://networklessons.com/cisco/ccie-enterprise-infrastructureccie-rs-lab-equipment)

> **[CCNP ENCOR 350-401 - NetworkLessons.com](https://networklessons.com/cisco/ccnp-encor-350-401)**
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> This course covers everything in CCNP ENCOR 350-401. You will learn about a whole range of protocols and techniques we use on Cisco routers and switches.

There are so many options and configuration parameters that we cannot cover them all within the lessons. Parameters for each solution mentioned, GNS3, VIRL and so on, can be found at their respective sites.

However, as you can see from the following post, Rene is working on updating the lessons that cover the recommended lab equipment/emulators that can be used for studying:

> [@Cisco CCNP Switch Lab Equipment](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-ccnp-switch-lab-equipment/1224/28):
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> Hello Mohit Rene will soon have a lesson with various recommendations for lab equipment. However, until then, I can tell you that GNS3, VIRL, as well as EVE-NG can cover most of the requirements for these courses. This does not include the wireless content however. For wireless, you can cover most of it using [packet tracer](https://www.packettracernetwork.com/tutorials/pt71-wlc-configuration.html). If you can get your own equipment, it doesn’t hurt, because you get the full experience, which is beneficial for work experience too. But it is not strictly necessary f…

I hope this has been helpful!

Laz

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