Help Setting up an access server

Ola_CISCO

Would I need a 2511 or a 2509 router, to set up an access server for my CCNA lab? Or could I use any other model?

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Ltat42a

You can use either one, here's a couple youtube videos on how to set it up

Configuring a Cisco Access Server 2509 - 2511 PART 1 - YouTube

Configuring a Cisco Access Server 2509 - 2511 PART 2 - YouTube

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Ola_CISCO

Thanks for the links Ltat42a!

DPG

You could use a 2600 or 3600 with a NM-16A installed along with a couple of octal cables.

I would recommend the 2509-RJ or 2511-RJ and then make custom length rollover cables.

Ola_CISCO

Thanks DPG, I was assuming that you could only use a 2511 or a 2509, to achieve this.

alxx

Nm16 or nm32 in 2600, 3600 or 3725 or 3745
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Also get other brands of serial servers- lantronix is one that comes to mind

DPG

This is definitely worth the money:

Cyclades TS3000 48-port Console Access Terminal Server | eBay

Ola_CISCO

Thanks for this link DPG, would I need to still get the octocable for this?

DPG

You would use rollover cables for this just as you would with a 2509-RJ or 2511-RJ.
The cables are easy to make. Just use 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 to 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.

Ola_CISCO

Thanks for your advice DPG, you have been very helpful, will definately be getting this

Ola_CISCO

Actually DPG, are there any other ones I could use, with the link you sent over, the ebay seller does not ship overseas, this is a problem because I am based in the London.