Re: [SLUG] A good Cisco Lab router?

From: Chuck Hast (wchast@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 02 2010 - 19:42:41 EST


On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 18:53, Logan Tygart
<thelogan@allyourbase-arebelongto.us> wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 02, 2010 at 05:59:09PM -0500, Chuck Hast wrote:
> <snip>
>> What would be a good router to get and practice on? I have a real
>> network to put one on, and I am a hands on sort I need to actually
>> use the commands and see it all work. I see all kinds of routers on
>> e-bay, so wonder what would be a good one to obtain and use to
>> learn all of the command set in order to help with the CCNA?
>
> I'd recommend an old 1720.
>
Woohooo, I found one of those for USD 15. Says used of course, they
ranged from that price to USD 560. Most were around the 30-100 region.
Looks like a good option.

I will listen for other recommendations too.

Now I need to find a administered switch that I can play with and learn
that piece too. (the Cisco way)

-- 
Chuck Hast  -- KP4DJT --
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the
wicked beareth rule the people mourn.  Prov 29:2 KJV
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