what is the 3rd router i need in my lab

jeff113

I ordered off of ebay
3 2950 24 port switches
2 cisco 2620xm with 128D/48F CISCO2620XM /w WIC-1DSU-T1

What is needed for my 3rd router. I want to be able to configure frame-relay and do more labs. Thanks

alan2308

You've gotten yourself some pretty good routers, so you can get away with just about anything as a third router. Connect the two routers you have with a t1 cross over cable and use one as your frame relay switch. Then I'd grab a 2500 series router, a back to back serial cable, and a WIC-1t module for the FR switch. All three combined will probably be less than $50 and will get the job done.

Edit: Also, take a look at cablesandkits.com as well as ebay. They have free shipping on orders over $25 which can really help the overall cost.

jeff113

any other suggestions? and do i need a t1 cross over cable to do frame relay

alan2308

jeff113 wrote: »

any other suggestions? and do i need a t1 cross over cable to do frame relay

If you want to use the T1 cards that come with the routers you bought, then yes, you need a T1 crossover to connect them for any reason.

jeff113

where do i get t1 cross over cables from. i didn't see them on ebay. and is that all i need to do frame relay

xenodamus

If you have any experience making cables, it uses the same RJ-45 end, just a different pinout.

I typed "t1 crossover cable" in an ebay search and got several results, though.

JSK

I bought mine for $3 each on eBay.

tech-airman

jeff113 wrote: »

I ordered off of ebay
3 2950 24 port switches
2 cisco 2620xm with 128D/48F CISCO2620XM /w WIC-1DSU-T1

What is needed for my 3rd router. I want to be able to configure frame-relay and do more labs. Thanks

jeff113,

What are the requirements for frame-relay?