2515 & 2503 routers

Hi Guys

I am after opinions, i have just started to build my CCNA home lab and i figured i found a good deal on ebay for a 2515/ex-lease routers for $20ea, so i bought 2 of them, and i also bought 2 of 2503 for $30 each,

Do you think i made a mistake getting these routers or will they still come in handy, i have included below the specs for both models

Specifications: 2515

Processor: 20-MHz Motorola 68EC030

Rear Ports Configuration:

2 x Serial (DB-60)
1 x Token (DB-9)
1 x Console Port-RJ45
1 x Auxiliary Port RJ45

Specifications:Model: 2503
Processor: 20-MHz Motorola 68EC030

Rear Ports Configuration:

1 x Ethernet AUI (DB-15)
2 x Serial (DB-60)
1 x Console port-RJ45
1 x Auxiliary port RJ45
1 x ISDN Integrated Services, Digital Network BRI = Basic Rate Interface

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Comments

o1n

The only way you can connect to router is connected them with Serial port.
Can they are missing one most import port type Ethernet RJ45 port

Imadkhan

well atleast with the 2503 i can still connect to the ethernet but yes 2515 doesn't have that, is there a way around it

o1n

Imadkhan wrote: »

well atleast with the 2503 i can still connect to the ethernet but yes 2515 doesn't have that, is there a way around it

2515 connect to laptop or your PC (but if it is not RJ45 port it will not be connected, maybe convertor is needed, note:if you connectting to PC, pls use crossover cable.)

And connectted 2503 and 2515 with series port.

alan2308

The 2500 series routers don't do everything, but they're good enough to get you through the CCNA. I wouldn't recommend people buy them anymore when you can get a 1760 or 1721 for just a few dollars more, but you'll be fine for now. You'll need better gear for any further certs though.

And you don't need an Ethernet port on every router in your lab. As long as one or two of your routers has one, you'll be fine.