So, I'm going through ebay looking for all the gear I need for a simple 2 router & 2 switch lab to start off. This is what I'm looking at.
2 of these routers:
Cisco 2651XM Dual Fast Ethernet CISCO2651XM w 12 4 iOS 1 Year Warranty | eBay
2 of these switch:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261528123121
2 of these wic1t:
Cisco WIC 1T 1 Port Serial Wan Interface Card Used Tested 1 yr Warranty | eBay (I plan to buy wic 2t later but for now i'll use 1t)
This rack:
Cisco 12U 19" Rack CCNA CCNP CCIE Home Network Study Lab Penultimate Rack Best | eBay
Also, some rack mount ears for the routers and switches, straight through & crossover cables, db-60 cable for dce/dte serial connection(I believe this is the correct cable). I'm buying the cables from monoprice.com. Eventually I plan to make cat5 cable myself but for now i'll settle for already made cable.
Is there anything essential I need to add? (on a $300 budget, and so far my total price comes to about $260)
Anything I should ask the seller of ther routers and switch before I make the purchase?
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
