topology and console computer suggestions ?

GOZCU

Hello everyone,

I have purchased a lab for my CCNA and CCNP studies.

This lab consist of these materials.
2x Cisco 2620XM
1x Cisco 2610XM
2x WS-C2950-12 Switch
2x WIC1T
1x NM 4 A/s
2x DB 60 back to back Cable
5x CAT 5 Cables
1x Console Cable
6x Power Cable




My question is, I am open to your suggestions for the topology which will provide me the best studying condition( i know i have to change it time to time). I am looking for minuses and plusses of some topologies which will be good enough for CCNA. (any book recommendation will be appreciated too).


My second question is, I am using a macbook but for my lab, i prefer to have a desktop computer. what is your suggestions again? mac or win environment ?

P.S. questions maybe are "dumb" in some way.....

alxx

on a mac you'll need a usb2 serial adapter then can connect to the console on the router via screen , minicom etc
I recommend the easy-sync ones (I use them on linux , mac and windows)

install mac ports or fink then install screen or minicom

then
in terminal
screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200 or screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200n8

Os you use doesn't matter (mac , windows or linux) as long as you know the basics.

There isn't one topology, you'll need to use a few.

Best bet is to grab a few of the free labbooks and work through , thats what I'm doing

Yet Another Cisco Blog: Free CCNA Resources

http://www.techexams.net/attachments/forums/ccna-ccent/1500d1317933070-configure-network-ccna-lab-scenarios-ctn_techexams.pdf

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GOZCU

Thank you so much, that was exactly what i was expecting as an answer