Looking at a cheap lab

djyox

What do you guys think of this set up to get my feet wet for a starter lab?

3x 2611 routers


Or should I hold out until I can find a good deal on some 26450's?


Edit: PS, how do you edit your signature? I can't seem to find the option anywhere under my userCP, or maybe I'm blind(which very well could be the case)?

lwwarner

I don't see anything wrong with a set of 2611s to start with. Keep in mind that they will need to be populated with an appropriate set of cards. You can always resell and trade up later as your needs change.

PS: Edit Signature is under Settings & Options.

djyox

Makes sense. I emailed the guy, and waiting on a response. I asked if he was willing to sell just one or two to try to bring the cost down even more...


PS - I must not have a high enough post count, or haven't been a member long enough. All I have under my settings & options is: Edit avatar, edit email & password, edit options, edit ignore list... I'll just wait around and see if it pops up.

lwwarner

Interesting. What happens if you click the Edit Signature link that I posted above?

mikej412

New users (and s_p-a_m-b_o-t_s) who register on TE don't get access to Signatures or the Private Messaging system.

For new members to be able to send or receive PMs, please follow the instructions in the welcome email you received when you registered at TechExams.net.

djyox

Hey its there!

Yeah I figured it was just to help protect the site a little. I haven't tried to send a PM.

Corndork2

2611's are solid for a start. They don't run 12.4IOS though if that is an issue for you.

You may want to look into the 1700 series if you want 12.4 compatibility. They can be had for super cheap on ebay.