CCNA/CCNP Lab Start

I'm finally about to start studying for my CCNA. I'm thinking about 3 1841's and 3 3560's. Would that suffice, and also get me through CCNP? I plan to take the Security route so I know I'll also need a 5505/5510 as well. From craiglist haggling i've already gotten two 3560's 24port for 80 bucks each. Should I go with all layer 3 switches or mix a layer 2 in there also?

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TechGuru80

Outside of learning ROAS...router on a stick...I can't think of any advantage for a layer 2 switch except cost. An access server might be another piece to pick up.

roch_greg

I'm in the same club. I just got 3 2801's and two 3750's. I plan on doing ccna RS --> ccna voice then well see. I got the 2801's for 80.00 a pop so they are coming down in price when compared to the 1841's.

I would have liked to gotten 2811's but couldn't find any at my price point.

If you can keep getting deals I would stick w/the L3 or L3 capable switches.

Gngogh

GNS or real routers and switch's... packet tracer is not bad, but not all the commands work.