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Found this on Ebay for $340.00, I am studying for ICND1 v2.0 right now and than ICND2 after

Any thoughts?

1x 1721 Router 98DRAM / 32 Flash with 1x FastEthernet Port
2x 2610XM Router 64DRAM / 16 Flash 12.4 IOS each with 1x Ethernet Port and 2x Serial Ports
2x WS-C2950-24 Switch with Latest Enhanced IOS
2x WIC-1T
1x Console Cable
3x CAT5 Straight Through Ethernet Cables
1x CAT5 Crossover Ethernet Cables
5x Power Cables
1x DB60 DTE/DCE M/M Cable

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Cisco Inferno

do not buy kits. Buy your own gear. It will be so much cheaper.
Try and get 3 switches and 3 routers from ebay. Better yet, look for lots of 3 as they come somewhat cheaper.

On ebay, I payed a little over $200 for 3 2620xm routers and 3 2950c switches.

From what I've read, the 2600xm series are recommended. get whichever model you find cheapest. 2610xm,2611xm,2620xm or 2621xm.
also the 2950 series router is recommended. either the 2950c, 2950t, or 2950g. They are the same with a few minor port differences but all work good.

mrvn

Hey icedpikachu I have two 3640 routers that I want to get rid off, let me know if you are interested.