downloading IOS

[eiregobragh]

Hey guys,
I'm just wondering how can I enable my cisco account so that I can download IOS images for Routers and Switches? I've got my ccna.

Thanks,

Paul

Paul Kilcoyne B. Eng.
Innealtóir/ Engineer

http://www.pknetworks.ie

 

[QuinceOcha]

I believe in order to download IOS images from cisco.com directly with your Cisco account you have to be a CCIE

 

[intelwizrd]

You can also download them if you have an active smartnet contract number linked to your account.

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Josh

 

[CiscoGuy33]

Paul,

As QuinceOcha said only CCIE have extra things they can do at Cisco.com (lots of perks for the hard work), all others like us CCNAs etc. need to buy a Smartnet agreement for the router or switch that you want access to IOSs for.

Of course there are other ways to get IOSs for your lab routers and switches, this is where Google is your best friend but be aware it is not legal as far as Cisco is concerned.

You can also buy lab routers on Ebay - just make sure that you get one with the right IOS - might pay a little more and if you have a lab with the same stuff, like all 26xxXM routers - once you have the IOS you need you can load it on the other lab routers - this of course is NOT LEGAL as far as Cisco is concerned but again for non-production lab use ...........

We who teach Cisco classes have asked for student versions of the IOSs for years....... maybe someday, it is an ongoing discussion at the Cisco Learning Network

Stop in at the Cisco certification and testing forum here at Tek Tips for more discussions on Cisco certs and labs!!

Hope this helps!

E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +

 

[ADB100]

Even a CCIE can't download IOS images without a contract anymore (

You can associate support contracts for equipment you have to your CCO login and then automatically be granted privileges to access IOS images for the specific hardware. Other than that if you are a Cisco partner you have (unrestricted?) access, however this is monitored.

I have been a CCIE for 10-years and have always worked for Cisco partners and my access has changed over the past few years.

Andy

 

[eiregobragh]

Guys,
thanks very much for the info, very helpful. I downloaded a router simulator called GNS yesterday but to run it you need the relevant router/switch IOSs, hence my question.

I guess I'll have to ask my company to assosciate my CCO

Thanks again,

Paul

Paul Kilcoyne B. Eng.
Innealtóir/ Engineer

http://www.pknetworks.ie

 

[eiregobragh]

Guts,
thanks very much for the info, very helpful. I downloaded a router simulator called GNS yesterday but to run it you need the relevant router/switch IOSs, hence my question.

I guess I'll have to ask my company to assosciate my CCO

Thanks again,

Paul

Paul Kilcoyne B. Eng.
Innealtóir/ Engineer

http://www.pknetworks.ie