Lab suggestions for CCNA 640-802?

bmunroe

I'd like to build a lab to specifically include the kind of equipment being referenced in the official 640-802 study guides (i.e. Odom). For example, 2950 was the switch model for 640-801. I have access to 3524s at work, but found that certain commands produced different output than what I saw on the 2950. I'd like avoid this kind of thing, as it created a bit of confusion for me. Any suggestions?

A little more info... and another question.

I currently have three 2620 routers, each with two T1 WICs. I'd really like to practice Frame Relay in the lab. What do I need to add in order to do this? Frame switch? Adtran frame cloud simulator?

Thanks in advance for your help.

dtlokee

The 3524 series is a different command set than the 2950, so if you want the exact command set you'll need to go with the 2950. For frame relay you will want to get a cisco router like a 2520 for a frame switch (if you want more than interfaces you can go to a 2522 or a 4000/4500 with 2 or 3 of the 4 port serial interface modules)