Setting up lab
monorion
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Hi guys,
im in the process of buying 2x 2621xm routers and 2x 2950 switches. my question is what cables do I need to connect everytihng together? can someone please send me a graphical layout or a lost of cables I need(other then power cables) let me know if you guys need more information
im in the process of buying 2x 2621xm routers and 2x 2950 switches. my question is what cables do I need to connect everytihng together? can someone please send me a graphical layout or a lost of cables I need(other then power cables) let me know if you guys need more information
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TehToG
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Each of the routers/switches need a IEC lead (kettle lead/IEC 60320-C14) for power. As for cables it depends what you want to do. I'd suggest getting a handful of patch cables (or better yet make your own) and you can do multiple topologies.
You didn't say if the routers had any expansion cards (like a wic-1t). Do they? -
monorion
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both routers have WIC-1DSU-T1 and 2 slots with nothing in them, should i get 2 wic-1t's? for these routers?
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monorion
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Sweet guide!! my last question is the console port, can i use a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover console cable and connect it to my PC NIC?
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TehToG
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No. Just because it uses an RJ-45 plug doesn't mean it's anything related to ethernet. It's a serial connection that just happens to use an RJ-45 connector.
If you want to connect the serial console cable to a computer without serial you'll need a USB -> Serial device. Due to how windows vista onwards dealt with serial (And indeed how nothing back in the day that used serial actually followed the specification properly) you'll find that some don't work with cisco. If you're buying one make sure it has drivers for your OS and works with cisco.
