what more do I need?
empc4000xl
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After reading all the information on line it has actually made my head spin. I'm looking to add to my lab for CCNP studies.
I used 3 2610's and 2 2924xl and I got through CCNA perfectly. Now for the NP, I'm thinking about getting 2 2950''s and 2 or 3 possible 3640's or 2611xm. I don't plan on using this gear after CCNP its far to expensive to make CCVP or CCSP labs so I will use rack rentals. I know so far I'm missing layer 3 switching without at 3550 switch. I'm also missing ospfv3 with my current setup, but if I add the 2 new routers they should cover that, or do I need 3? I tried using dynamips, but i hate fighting with it to make it work, so just getting the gear and it working will save me more time which is more important these days.
Thanks in advance
I used 3 2610's and 2 2924xl and I got through CCNA perfectly. Now for the NP, I'm thinking about getting 2 2950''s and 2 or 3 possible 3640's or 2611xm. I don't plan on using this gear after CCNP its far to expensive to make CCVP or CCSP labs so I will use rack rentals. I know so far I'm missing layer 3 switching without at 3550 switch. I'm also missing ospfv3 with my current setup, but if I add the 2 new routers they should cover that, or do I need 3? I tried using dynamips, but i hate fighting with it to make it work, so just getting the gear and it working will save me more time which is more important these days.
Thanks in advance
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Paul Boz
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If you get some 3640's make sure they have interfaces or you'll be shelling out even more cash. They don't have any native interfaces - you have to get a router that comes with them installed in the expansion slots. Ive got a 3640 just sitting here because the ebay seller said it shipped with a NM-4e and it did... a badly burned out one.
That being said, getting dynamips to actually work for you is your best bet, money wise.CCNP | CCIP | CCDP | CCNA, CCDA
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Ahriakin
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Try GNS3 ( http://www.gns3.net/ ) a superb front end for Dynamips/Dynagen (and now PEMU for pix emulation). It makes setting up your networks an absolute cinch, the easiest thing to do is download the full package as it includes everything you need incl. Dynagen/Dynamips.We responded to the Year 2000 issue with "Y2K" solutions...isn't this the kind of thinking that got us into trouble in the first place?