Routers package, is this a good deal ?

binarysoul

I found some used routers that's sold as a package and wondering if it's a good deal. I need it to get practical with routers and also pass my CCNA. I have to pass CCNA as it's an unfinished business, so I could use some routers.

I've seen many CCNA's-to-be buy 2600 routers, so I'm not sure if this is good enough (oh and I don't have a lot of cash to just experiment) Please help! Here is the package:

Cost: US$295
2 Cisco 2501 Router 16D/16F
1 Cisco 2502 Router 8D/8F
2 Back to Back HD60 Cable
2 Ethernet Transceiver
1 WS-C1924-A Switch
3 Console Kit

markzab

binarysoul wrote:

I found some used routers that's sold as a package and wondering if it's a good deal. I need it to get practical with routers and also pass my CCNA. I have to pass CCNA as it's an unfinished business, so I could use some routers.

I've seen many CCNA's-to-be buy 2600 routers, so I'm not sure if this is good enough (oh and I don't have a lot of cash to just experiment) Please help! Here is the package:

Cost: US$295
2 Cisco 2501 Router 16D/16F
1 Cisco 2502 Router 8D/8F
2 Back to Back HD60 Cable
2 Ethernet Transceiver
1 WS-C1924-A Switch
3 Console Kit

If you search ebay you can get 3 26xx series routers and maybe a 2924 switch for that price, so no, it's not that great a deal.

Daniel333

I wouldn't. The switch is a paperweight at best and the routers don't do VLAN trunking.

Just keep in mind to really play with ACLs, paths, routing protocols, trunking and split horizon, you are going to need 3 switches and 3 routers. There are plenty of threads here you can search through on specific models. But figure on about $500 for the set.

Although you can get away with buying a little at a time, which is what I had to do.

Bottom line, bad deal. Where'd ya see that?

Ciscopimpenator

Why buy routers when you can pimp Dynamips like a ho....

-Ciscopimpenator

redgoblin

I can trunk on my 2610 on 10Mb ports but haven't tried it on a 2500. I suppose if the 2500 has the capabilities to support an IOS that has at least IP Plus then there's no reason why the 2500 shouldn't be able to route on a stick.

I guess theres only one way to find out for sure and thats to try it out!

darkuser

you have to dig into the software archives on this one.
the latest wont work it has been removed.
ill do some digging to find what old version is required

darkuser

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/614/11.html