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CCENT, if you used a router for studying, which one was used?

BeanyBeany Member Posts: 177
Which one did you use?

not sure what i need to use:

Got the following:

837
803
2503

can get hold of a 877 if necessary but going to be difficult..

need to get on with studying but cant work out what router i need.. peeing me off

thanks

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    Ltat42aLtat42a Member Posts: 587 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Check out this link, it has some information that may be helpful.

    Cisco Lab CCNA CCNP Exam Prep Router Switch Configuration
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    BeanyBeany Member Posts: 177
    Ltat42a wrote: »
    Check out this link, it has some information that may be helpful.

    Cisco Lab CCNA CCNP Exam Prep Router Switch Configuration

    it recommends 2500 - 2600 series. What router did you use?
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    huafisthuafist Member Posts: 69 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I'd recommend getting the 2600 series - you can pick up 2610XM's pretty cheap on eBay. That way, you have a good start on a lab moving forward.
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    mapletunemapletune Member Posts: 316
    for CCENT i had...

    GNS3
    2514
    2611
    1721

    1 2950 switch

    for CCNA i added...

    2 more 2950 switches
    2511
    3640
    Studying: vmware, CompTIA Linux+, Storage+ or EMCISA
    Future: CCNP, CCIE
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    EV42TMANEV42TMAN Member Posts: 256
    When i was on ICND1 i started building my lab and it was complete before i sat for the test my lab consists of:
    3 2620XMs
    3 2950 switches
    1 wic 2T card
    2 wic 1T cards
    NM 1e
    if your thinking about heading into CCNA Voice/Security or CCNP i'd try to find a 2800 series router some where too
    Current Certification Exam: ???
    Future Certifications: CCNP Route Switch, CCNA Datacenter, random vendor training.
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    BeanyBeany Member Posts: 177
    thats a lot of equipment guys.

    im sorted on the switch department, got 2x 2950s.

    But i completely baffled with what router i need..
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    Ltat42aLtat42a Member Posts: 587 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Beany wrote: »
    it recommends 2500 - 2600 series. What router did you use?

    I have:
    2- 2620XM's
    1- 1721
    1-1750
    2-2950T-24 Switches
    2-2950-24 Switches

    All 4 routers have a WIC-2T & WIC-1DSU-1T module
    1-NM-4A/S
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    JeanMJeanM Member Posts: 1,117
    Beany wrote: »
    thats a lot of equipment guys.

    im sorted on the switch department, got 2x 2950s.

    But i completely baffled with what router i need..


    Shouldn't be baffled anymore, pick up a simple 2620 (or 2621 as it gives you two FE ports) or XM series as it supports more flash/dram and 12.4 IOS and you are good to go.
    2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp.
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    BeanyBeany Member Posts: 177
    JeanM wrote: »
    Shouldn't be baffled anymore, pick up a simple 2620 (or 2621 as it gives you two FE ports) or XM series as it supports more flash/dram and 12.4 IOS and you are good to go.

    But having a 2503 is not enough?
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    DiggsDiggs Member Posts: 97 ■■□□□□□□□□
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    MAC_AddyMAC_Addy Member Posts: 1,740 ■■■■□□□□□□
    2600xm series for me, too.

    No need to spend huge amounts on hardware, to be honest. If you've got a decent PC you can use GNS3, works very well.
    2017 Certification Goals:
    CCNP R/S
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    EV42TMANEV42TMAN Member Posts: 256
    i just checked ebay and the 2503 is going to $35 to $40 and the 2620XM is starting at about $50 so for that price difference i'd just get the 2620xm and be done with it.
    Current Certification Exam: ???
    Future Certifications: CCNP Route Switch, CCNA Datacenter, random vendor training.
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    mikeybikesmikeybikes Member Posts: 86 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Beany wrote: »
    But having a 2503 is not enough?

    It should be okay, if you already have it. I don't think it will run 12.4, so the commands may be slightly different.

    If you're looking at buying one, I would get one with 12.4 on it.
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    lantechlantech Member Posts: 329
    I have 2x 2620XMs and 2 2950s
    2012 Certification Goals

    CCENT: 04/16/2012
    CCNA: TBD
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    NetworkVeteranNetworkVeteran Member Posts: 2,338 ■■■■■■■■□□
    MAC_Addy wrote: »
    2600xm series for me, too.

    No need to spend huge amounts on hardware, to be honest. If you've got a decent PC you can use GNS3, works very well.

    Right as rain. If you buy equipment that is inadequate to fully cover the CCENT/CCNA objectives and then bomb a sim or interview, it won't be due to your budget. Good luck, mate.
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    BeanyBeany Member Posts: 177
    mikeybikes wrote: »
    It should be okay, if you already have it. I don't think it will run 12.4, so the commands may be slightly different.

    If you're looking at buying one, I would get one with 12.4 on it.

    what about 837? what version of IOS can be installed on this device? what IOS comes standard? Got plenty of these spare in the office. We do not use anymore
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    mikeybikesmikeybikes Member Posts: 86 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Beany wrote: »
    what about 837? what version of IOS can be installed on this device? what IOS comes standard? Got plenty of these spare in the office. We do not use anymore

    Use the Cisco feature navigator to figure it out:
    Cisco Feature Navigator - Cisco Systems

    Click Search by Platform. You can use it to figure out which versions of IOS will run on a device and what the DRAM/Flash requirements are.
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    TehToGTehToG Member Posts: 194
    Do you even need a router for CCENT? I passed mine having only owned a 2950. I did have a year of experience though.
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    JeanMJeanM Member Posts: 1,117
    Beany wrote: »
    what about 837? what version of IOS can be installed on this device? what IOS comes standard? Got plenty of these spare in the office. We do not use anymore

    You gotta learn how to pull that up from the cisco site, they have charts that show what IOS is supported or any given device. Even still, the ones you have may have X version of the same version of IOS and another person may have a different version due to license/contract difference or bundle.

    For CCENT / CCNA you don't need high end equipment, 12.4 is not a MUST but nice to have, that's why 25xx still work.

    Packet Tracer is good enough for CCENT and even CCNA. It just won't cover some of the things you'll learn with physical hardware....
    2015 goals - ccna voice / vmware vcp.
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    Patel128Patel128 Member Posts: 339
    I , like everyone else, also have pretty much all 2600XMs for my routers. I have 1 2600 for Frame Relay. If you keep looking on eBay you can get them for good prices.
    Studying For:
    B.S. in Computer Science at University of Memphis
    Network+
    Currently Reading:
    CompTIA Network+ Study Guide - Lammle
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    jayman8604jayman8604 Registered Users Posts: 1 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Routers 3X 1721 1X 2650xm 1X 1841

    Switches 3x 2950C 1x 3550 12port w/EIM

    7x WIC 2T
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