CCNA - parts for lab

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parts for lab

ne0-reloaded

2004-08-19, 2:54 am

im tryin to put together a lab so i can get used to using cisco routers and switches. sadly even tho i have my ccna, ive never seen a cisco router/switch in real life, much less used one (unless u count using the r1r2 telnet router). anyways i need some advice on what to buy. i wanna buy a 2501 and 2 1924's, but im confused bout how i would set it up in my lab. i was gonna go cable modem -> 2501 -> 2x1924. the problem with this is that the 2501 only has one ethernet interface, so i wouldnt be able to plug it into the switch (am i thinkin bout this right or am i missin something?). i was thinkin about getting the 2514 cause it has 2 eth ports, but it's more expensive.

im sorry if im not makin 2 much sense but its late and im spacin out.

thanks for any help

bill.burns

2004-08-27, 3:39 pm

Hi,

First where did the cable modem come in. I am assuming that you were referring to the connection from the router to your "internet connection cable modem".

You can get alot of speed out of 2 2503 and one 1924. Just remember that the 2503 doesn't support ISL. Keep the lab seperate from your internet connection, until you get some more experience. Obviously you with need a back to back DB60 cable; one end with say DCE and the other DTE. Console cables with DB9 connectors are need. Set the clock rate on the DCE. The 2503s with give you a chance to see the ISDN ports, which most don't see first hand. Good experience and maybe someday you with afford a ISDN simulator.

After that, you will have a simple "tech. sandbox" to play in. Enjoy the toys.

sandy7000

2004-08-28, 11:15 pm

Thanks Bill. You helped me too.

I'm still in my IT diapers, so I'll have to google about 3/4..but not your fault at all!

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