CCNP - Homelab pls. help !!!

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Homelab pls. help !!!

Asmodeus

2003-08-25, 5:46 pm

Hi all

I`ve a little problem concerning my homelab.
I knew I want to be an CCNP the first time started to learn for my CCNA Exam. I worked some month and spent my money for

1x2501 (16/16) (IOS 12T)
1x2504 (16/16) (IOS 12T)
1x2513 (16/16) (IOS 12T)
1x4000M+ (08/16) (IOS 11x)

I also allready have 6 Crossover (DTE/DCE) Cables.

Now I want to finish my Lab for fitting CCNP standard. Some people have told me I should buy 2 Switches for V-Lan building.

Now here is my question. I don`t need the best Switches, because I have less money.

Can I reach all main objectives for ccnp with my old equiptment + 2 Catalyst 19xx Switches ?? Or do I need 2 Catalyst 29xx for reaching a lab to practise CCNP Skills ??

Its very important for me because there would be a different of I think 400$ between 19xx und 29xx and the 19xx are much easyer to get.

So pls give me advice. You are the professionals.

Thanks in advantage sorry for my mistakes, I`m comming from austria and german is my main language.

abdera

2003-08-26, 11:01 pm

There are 2 types of interfaces for Cisco switches, IOS-based and set-based. The low-end of the set-based switches are 2901 and 2926G, i think. Double-check before spending any money on one.

Another factor to consider is that multilayer switching (hardware switching based on an layer 3 information) is not available for all models and makes up a significant portion of the exam.

Your best bet is probable to wait until the new switching exam study guides are available, skim through one, and determine your needs after taking a look at the covered material.

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