is this a good lab or overkill for CCNA?

SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
in CCNA & CCENT
i was going to get it.. i do have the boson net sim but i would rather have hands on ... overkill for ccna?
Cisco CCNA CCNP Lab Kit 2650,2650,2924, 3524xl - eBay (item 290327442243 end time Jul-02-09 17:01:14 PDT)
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Forsaken_GAForsaken_GA Member Posts: 4,024
    overpriced, the switches are crap
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
    ^^^ thanks for the help

    im going to read the FAQ before i start posting

    perhaps you could steer me in the right direction for a bang for the buck lab for CCNA
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Here's a good switch thread http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/44234-alternative-switches-2950-a.html with this GREAT Lab Switch Summary
    tiersten wrote: »
    1900 = Boat anchor or door stop.
    2900XL = 3rd L2 switch in your lab. Not to be used as your main 2 switches. Not ideal for CCNA.
    3500XL = 3rd L2 switch in your lab. Not to be used as your main 2 switches. Not ideal for CCNA.
    2950 = Cheapest good L2 switch for CCNA. Not actually sold any more.
    2960 = Current model L2 switch for CCNA. A 2950 will be enough for CCNA however.
    3550 = Cheapest good L3 switch for CCNP. Not actually sold any more.
    3560 = Current model L3 switch for CCNP. A 3550 will be enough for CCNP however.

    Anything else is either too expensive + not needed or too old & too obsolete.

    And here is a good recent eBay/Router thread with some more good links -- http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/44260-advice-buying-cisco-equipment-ebay.html#post323661

    With a little planning and research now you can build a nice CCNA Lab cheap -- and gain lots of valuable knowledge in the process.
    :mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
    mikej412 wrote: »
    Here's a good swith thread http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/44234-alternative-switches-2950-a.html with this GREAT Lab Switch Summary


    And here is a good recent eBay/Router thread with some more good links -- http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/44260-advice-buying-cisco-equipment-ebay.html#post323661

    With a little planning and research now you can build a nice CCNA Lab cheap -- and gain lots of valuable knowledge in the process.

    i think im sold on the 2950 for my switch .. but now how many should i get? i know i know.. ill search for it first... they run on avg around 75 bucks / switch... i remember reading on the ciscokits.com website.. i think thats the website they tell you how many labs you can complete with x amount of routers/ switches

    i want to be able to do all labs for CCNA im trying to setup the most cost effective lab i can ... i am on a strict budget but i might be able to stretch it just a little bit....im sold right now on the 2950.. what router would you guys recommend is the one in that ebay link good?...

    like i stated a lot of the links in the FAQ are broken ... i dont know if anybody is aware of that....just fyi....thx for the help!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
    found a lot of 3 2950 switches
    Lot of 3 Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series WS-C2950-24 Switch - eBay (item 220443028064 end time Jul-03-09 12:31:03 PDT)

    you can snag em up.. im not committed to buying until i get all my ducks in a row

    shipping is not crazy either 25 bucks!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
    ^^^ im guessing i need to upgrade the IOS on these .. if i can.. not sure of the difference between standard or enhanced... still learning icon_study.gif

    i came to this conclusion after reading this...
    http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/25506
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    Satcom wrote: »
    im guessing i need to upgrade the IOS on these
    It has 12.1(22)EA6 on two of them and the last one you can put it on yourself. It is mainly bug fixes that have been done since 12.1(22)EA6 so it isn't important for you to upgrade.
    Satcom wrote: »
    not sure of the difference between standard or enhanced... still learning icon_study.gif
    Difference between SI and EI. You can't upgrade from SI to EI. The hardware is different. Ideally you'd have at least 1 switch out of your 3 running the Enhanced Image but it isn't critical.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SatcomSatcom Member Posts: 110
    tiersten wrote: »
    It has 12.1(22)EA6 on two of them and the last one you can put it on yourself. It is mainly bug fixes that have been done since 12.1(22)EA6 so it isn't important for you to upgrade.


    Difference between SI and EI. You can't upgrade from SI to EI. The hardware is different. Ideally you'd have at least 1 switch out of your 3 running the Enhanced Image but it isn't critical.

    gotcha.. i think i will try that route... get 1 running the enhanced image...
    still dont know what router to get yet.. i will icon_study.gif some more
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.