Urgent advice needed, where buy routers?

binarysoul

I have to get hands-on experience as I'm going for job interview with govt. in about 3 weeks. I searched through ebay, but can't trust them. I need to buy at least 1 or 2 routers. I know you can buy them used and cheap...

if you know a good place, please let me know ASAP, I don't want to fail the interview

I forgot to mention I've prepared for CCNA, so I know the material well to be able to practice.

initiald

http://www.ciscokits.com/

It seems several people on this site have purchased from eBay as well.

mikej412

eBay is probably your best bet for cheap routers..... but if you can get your hands on an IOS image (7200, 3600, 2600, 3700) you might want to check out Dynamips and Dynagen instead.

I've collected a bunch of the Dynamips/Dynagen links in a post in this this thread
http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15221

Darthn3ss

ebay isn't a bad place to shop. i bought 6 routers on there and they've all came as described, in good working order.

also, ciscokits sells on ebay... so yea...

boyles23

I bought my two routers and switch from ciscokits.com and bob at cisco kits was really helpful with my purchase and follow up. He sells a lot on ebay also, just stick with people that have higher ratings and check out past customer reviews.


Jonathan

Darthn3ss

eh, you don't have to look for people with high ratings, they usually charge more. you can usually tell by the auction whats a good deal and whats not. i got most of my stuff from no name sellers. Ciscokits will no doubt charge more than a CCNP or IE selling off old equipment.

binarysoul

Thanks folks for the responses.... I will probably look at ciscokit.com (Bob). But as few mentioned, if I find cheaper ones, I will take reasonable risk and buy one.

Darthn3ss

also, it seems that you may need more than 2 routers to do some of the routing labs.. ie, in my CCNA 2 class, we're starting to get labs that require 3 routers. Fortunately, i have combined access to like 12+ racks at school and then my 6 routers and switch at home. phew.