WAN link simulation

[XoverIP]

greetings to all-

I have been tasked with [helping] to build a test-bed...that will latter be converted into a full-blown lab. The purpose is so I will be able to test/troubleshoot used Cisco products [for integrity purposes] prior to being re-sold (nice job- er what!!!??)


My question to you is this:

How might it be possible to simulate a WAN link while interconnecting Cisco devices, w/out the connectivity? I will be using the equiptment to help study for both the CCNP/CCDP/CCIE exams as well. I would like to have some way to at least simulate traffic going across; ATM, frame-relay, serial, etc.

Any input on the shopping list would also be appreciated. So far...computers w/NIC's, AC/DC power supply, ocilloscope, signal generator, multi-meter, varitey of interface cards and misc. cables. Also, if anyone could provide me w/a list of 'must have' items for a Token Ring... that would be great.

thanks for any input-

sko0bz [sig][/sig]

 

[DanielBowen]

You can set up to routers back to back, connec the two serial ports with a serial cable, clock one of the interfaces and it simulates a T1 line. This way you can set up OSPF or BGP areas, and do pretty much everything. Plus, you can attach the ethernet port to a switch and a workstation etc etc and you have your own two office network !