Home Lab minimums ???

[rossano20]

Hey all,
I joined like 4 user groups recently. This and one other seem to have postings daily and relevent to CCNP.
I've purchased 2-2501's and waiting for my tax refund to get a 2520.
Is it fair to say I need 2 more 2501's and a switch?
Just fell into a deal where the school I took MCSE+CCNA will let me use routers and space free all summer
Think the simms work best does anyone agree?
Thanks,
Roland

 

[dogbert2]

You should have 3 routers at a minimum w/IOS 11.2 or better, and a single switch for BSCI. To do remote
access, you will need POTS and ISDN simulator, and
routers with ISDN interfaces S/T will require a NT-1
or U (no NT-1 needed, built in).

 

[tbilan]

A 2509 or 2511 is helpful too so you can reverse telnet to the console ports without having to swap cables.
Tom Bilan
TJBA, Inc.
CCNP, CCDP, MCSE & CNE

 

[bhaydon]

try groupstudy.com. They have tons of updates everyday. You can also try a router simulator if your cash is tight. Good Luck!