Need some guidance

eserfeliz

Hey guys,

I'm preparing for my CCENT/CCNA studies. So far I've picked up the following on ebay, waiting for delivery:

2 x 2610 (2 x WIC 1DSU cards)
1 x 2620XM (WIC 1DSU)
2 x 3640 (4 x WIC 1T, 2 x 4 A/S, 2 x 1FE-2W, 2 x 1FE-TX, 1 NM-PRI-2CT1-CSU)

So...how am I doing? What do I need to flesh this out (switch suggestions, anyone?)

Thanks a million, everyone.

alan2308

You've got more than enough routers now, just make sure you're good on cables as well. You are pretty good on serial interfaces as well once you move a few around to balance them out.

As far as switches go, I would suggest at a minimum getting a pair of 2950's, and a third if you can afford it. You can also use a 2900XL (which are ~$20) as your third switch if you're on a budget. There's also the 3550 which is much better and will take you further into your studies, but they cost $200 or more.

2900XL < 2950SI < 2950EI < 3550

And of course, don't jump on the first thing you see. Shop around and wait for a deal to come along. I have a 3550 which I got off ebay for $25 and my 2950's were $28 each.