What Cisco Router to get?

[Rip the Jacker]

DISCLAIMER: I'm a high school student, that's going to be in college next year, so please dont start recommending me $1000 dollar routers.

I was considering buying a Cisco router to get some hands on "experience" and to get better for my CCNA class. I was wondering which model (that is under $100, or even under $60) would be worth it?

I am currently looking at this Series 2501 router:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cisco-2500-Series-2...06QQcategoryZ28033QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Please shed some light... and sorry if ebay links aren't allowed but I'm not selling.

 

[Cooky]

2501's are fine for CCNA, but I'd get 2 2503's because you can use them for ISDN in CCNP Remote Access.
The item you listed is a little bit suspicious cause it doesn't tell you how much Flash/RAM it has, or what version of IOS it runs.
Normally these things run for about $90-100 per unit. You can get one of those packages designed for CCNA/NP. They usually come w/ all the accessaries you need (AUI adaptor, console cable, etc)

 

[ssbpgsr]

Originally posted by: Cooky
I'd get 2 2503's because you can use them for ISDN in CCNP Remote Access.

This only works if you also buy a ISDN simulator.

 

[Cooky]

yes i forgot to mention you'll also need an ISDN simulator. The ones from VConsole go for about $400 a pop.

 

[intelligentfool]

Originally posted by: Cooky
You can get one of those packages designed for CCNA/NP. They usually come w/ all the accessaries you need (AUI adaptor, console cable, etc)

got any suggestions on where to look for said packages? I'd like to sit for both the ccna and ccnp this year

 

[Rip the Jacker]

Meh, nevermind I guess the Boson Simulator will do.

 

[Cooky]

You can get those CCNA/NP packages from eBay or many telecom equipment vendors.

 

[ripn]

If you were looking for a simulator, you can try this Cisco router simulator they had some info for a open source simulator