Best router for CCNA?

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 00:11

Well I'm going to be doing my CCNA soon and am wondering what router is the best to get to practise on?

I've seen lots of recommendations, 2500s, 2600s, 800s etc but I haven't got a clue which one is the best..

Ideally I'd like it to be able to work with Virgin cable as then I can use it in my new house too!

Thanks,
Andy

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 14:26

Yeh I was planning on getting a couple 2900 switches, just wasn't sure on the routers needed, didn't realise I'd need as many as three!

The 2800 is a bit out of my budget unfortunately. It sucks that the others won't pass 50Mbit.. Looks like I'll stick with my IPCop router and just get a separate lab then!

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 15:00

Which model 2600 routers are the best to go for?

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 16:10

Whats the advantage of going for the 2651xm over the 2611xm?

Thanks for the link Dist, will check them out!

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 17:20

paradigm said:
Mainly, double the packet throughput on the 2651XM compared to the 2611XM.

I'm not really going to need the extra speed if its going to be just for testing purposes.. so might as well save the extra cash!

Edit: Might actually just got for the 2611s as they are a hell of a lot cheaper!

Street · 15 Dec 2009 at 18:40

Yeh that would be very handy! I've had to go digging about to find the differences..

Street · 16 Dec 2009 at 11:20

So with an MTU specified a 2651XM would probably do for Virgin 50Mbit?

Street · 16 Dec 2009 at 13:43

I managed to get myself a couple 2611 routers fairly cheaply on the bay to play around with.. Just need to get some other kit now!

Might just stick with my current router for my house for now anyway..