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I need help getting a lab set up for CCNA / CCNP
Itrimble
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in CCNA & CCENT
Hey everyone, I have some questions about creating a physical lab. I need to know where to start. I learn best hands on, so ideally, I'd like to pick up some used gear.
Do I need 2 switches and 2 routers?
I watched the MicroNuggets CBT and they recommended getting 2 switches and 2 routers.
I was wondering if I could get by with 2 switches and 1 router.
I've been thinking of the Catalyst WS-C3550-24PWR Switches
And the 2811 for the Router.
Will this take me through the CCNP ?
Do I need 2 switches and 2 routers?
I watched the MicroNuggets CBT and they recommended getting 2 switches and 2 routers.
I was wondering if I could get by with 2 switches and 1 router.
I've been thinking of the Catalyst WS-C3550-24PWR Switches
And the 2811 for the Router.
Will this take me through the CCNP ?
Goals for 2015 : Finish BS Network Administration at WGU
Become CCNA, CISSP, CEH, VCP5-10 Certified
Possible Start Masters in Information Security
Become CCNA, CISSP, CEH, VCP5-10 Certified
Possible Start Masters in Information Security
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MTciscoguy
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For cost vs. features, I really like the 1841 routers with the WIC slots, they are cheap and will do most of what you need, but I have been looking at the 28XX to add to my lab, currently I have 5 routers and 5 switches.Current Lab: 4 C2950 WS, 1 C2950G EI, 3 1841, 2 2503, Various Modules, Parts and Pieces. Dell Power Edge 1850, Dell Power Edge 1950. -
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They are expensive, that's why I was looking at Ebay/Craigslist...Goals for 2015 : Finish BS Network Administration at WGU
Become CCNA, CISSP, CEH, VCP5-10 Certified
Possible Start Masters in Information Security -
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I have paid less than $50 for each one of my 1841's and they do most of what you need.Current Lab: 4 C2950 WS, 1 C2950G EI, 3 1841, 2 2503, Various Modules, Parts and Pieces. Dell Power Edge 1850, Dell Power Edge 1950.
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timesvan32
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Hi,
I am studying for the CCENT right now and I am running:
x3 1841 with WICT1 cards
x3 2950 24 port switches.
If I were you, I would I grab x2 2950 and x2 1841. That would be suffice for your studies. -
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timesvan32 wrote: »
If I were you, I would I grab x2 2950 and x2 1841. That would be suffice for your studies.
That sounds like a plan. Thank you Timesvan32Goals for 2015 : Finish BS Network Administration at WGU
Become CCNA, CISSP, CEH, VCP5-10 Certified
Possible Start Masters in Information Security -
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That sounds like a plan. Thank you Timesvan32
No problem, but that's my suggestion and others here may also provide some as well. Also if you plan to move onto CCNP right after your CCNA, I would grab two or three 3550 switches and maybe another 1841 router. Here is a great site by Wendell Odom for a particular build list.
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