CCNA - Working on CCNA

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Working on CCNA

BIGBOBZ

2001-05-21, 3:08 pm

I'm have just started working on my CCNA, and would like some advice for you guru's out there I have read posts about routersim
but i'm more of a hands on type, i prefer to see it in front of me. so heres the question i plan on buying a switch or router form ebay but just wanted some input as to which i should purchase ie that will help me for my exam, also after i get my CCNA i plan on Getting the CCNP, thanks for any ideas you might have..

strikeattack

2001-05-21, 5:56 pm

Big,

I would suggest either the 2900 series switches or the 3500 switches. I have seen 3524-XL-EN switches on eBay go for under $1,000. These are very good switches, and are even gigabit enabled. However, you do need the GBICs to add gigabit. If you cannot get the 3524, get a 2924-XL-EN switch. I happen to remember the cisco part number: ws-c2924c-xl-en.

BIGBOBZ

2001-05-21, 6:24 pm

Strike,
thanks for the suggestions, I do belive I will go for the 3524. I do have another question if I may. what would be the difference between a 3524-XL and 3524-XL-EN or is there a difference, thanks for you help once again

strikeattack

2001-05-21, 6:27 pm

Good. We use the 3524 switches at work and I believe them to be good switches. The EN suffix means "Enterprise Edition"

Enterprise Edition software meets requirements for administering multiple switches in large, distributed networks. Enterprise Edition software provides high capacity links and stackability through Fast EtherChannel (this is cool), and broadcast control through ISL Virtual LAN (VLAN) trunking (also cool). Simply put, they have more features available that you would find in scalable fault-tolerant networks.

I would definitely get a "EN" switch.

Hope this helps.

BIGBOBZ

2001-05-21, 6:33 pm

thanks again now just to find a good deal on ebay for one and off i go for my CCNA

strikeattack

2001-05-21, 6:36 pm

Good luck.

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