Starting a CCNA Lab?

[LatnTek]

I'm taking my CCNA Test in about a month. I'm starting a CCNA Home Lab and I've acquired the following equipment. I have an older Cisco Pro Model 2514 and 2 2524 routers. I'm in the process of purchasing a switch. Are the routers okay for a CCNA lab? And which series switch should I be focusing on purchasing. Any information and help is highly appreciated, thanks.

 

[rythmstr]

I don't know if this will help.

http://www.tcpmag.com/archives/article.asp?EditorialsID=24

I'm trying to find a way to get my 2500 on my home network. (simplest & cheapest method). I have a way into it via the console - but no way to upgrade it using TFTP..

 

[jamin123]

Nice link!
Issue the router e0 an IP that is in the same rage as your network then plug it into your hub/switch. If it's a token ring configure a second router as TFTP server then upgrade.

 

[rythmstr]

Jamin - thanks - hey - didn't mean to hijack this thread - but maybe we'll all learn something.

Well - maybe my question is a hardware question. I can't use the AUX or console ports to hook it up to my home network. On the router at work it has a device that plugs into the AUI - from there, an ethernet cable goes into the switch, and makes it's connection to the rest of the network. I would think I need that compnonent or something like that right?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LatnTek]

Hey rythmstr actually that link did help, thanks. As far as hijacking this thread it's okay we're all here to help each other and learn.

 

[jamin123]

You need a tranciever they are about a $1.00 on ebay.

 

[rythmstr]

jamin - thanks for the info..... I will check this out!

/R