Is there a way to simulate hosts on a switch?

I don't have a spare computer to hook up for testing, is there a way to simulate a host on a switch? I was thinking I could add a loopback address but how could I put that in a vlan? Then I ran into this weirdness on both of my 2950's (both version 12.1(22)EA14):

S2(config)#int Loopback ?
  <0-2147483647>  Loopback interface number

S2(config)#int Loopback 0
                ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

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pham0329

I don't think you can use loopback on L2 switches as they do not have routing capabilities

SharkDiver

I once used a spare DSL router. You should be able to find a few of those lying around somewhere.

alan2308

An unused Ethernet port on one of your routers, "borrow" your Linksys/DLink home router, network printer, network capable TiVo. Surely you have SOMETHING in your house with an Ethernet port?

1600 series routers can be had for $10 and are perfect for this.