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I am studying at Open University for CCNA and then I will look to do the CCNP course next year when the Open University offers it for the first time (sshh don't tell everyone, no-one is supposed to know yet but a tutor told me
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I am involved with a local charity and through them I can get some new Cisco equipment and get 5 years hardware and software support thrown in as well.
This is what is on offer:-
Switches :-
C2960-24TT-L 24 port with 10/100/1000 uplinks £53 +vat (retail £550+)
C2960-48TT-L 48 port with 10/100/1000 uplinks £103 + vat (retail £1500+)
C2950-24 24 port with 10/100 uplinks £42+ vat (retail £330 +)
C2960G-24TC-L 24 gigabit port £139 + vat (retail £1300)
All the above include 5 year guarantee and software updates (not sure how much the 5 year guarantee would cost?)
Routers:
CISCO877W-G-E-K9 wireless router with ADSL over POTS £36 + vat (retail £350)
CISCO1801/K9 router and managed switch ADSL over POTS £63 + vat ( £500+) I don;t think this has the wireless option though
Cisco 871 router £27 + vat (retail £200)
Wireless access points
AIR-LAP1131AG-E-K9 wireless a, b and g £29 + vat (retail £200+)
Firewall:
Cisco PIX506E Security Appliance £57 + vat
Cisco PIX501 £47 + vat
There is some good quality cisco gear above with amazing prices and rock solid 5 year guarantees, what do I get?
At present this is my choice:
Router : 1801/k9
wireless access point Air-lap1131
Switch : C2960-24TT-L
And I also get Office 2007 plus for £8 + vat and Vista Business upgrade for £9 + vat, and this is all for about £200inc vat
Do you think this setup would be good for doing configs and labs without having to resort to online simulators?
Rob H

I am involved with a local charity and through them I can get some new Cisco equipment and get 5 years hardware and software support thrown in as well.
This is what is on offer:-
Switches :-
C2960-24TT-L 24 port with 10/100/1000 uplinks £53 +vat (retail £550+)
C2960-48TT-L 48 port with 10/100/1000 uplinks £103 + vat (retail £1500+)
C2950-24 24 port with 10/100 uplinks £42+ vat (retail £330 +)
C2960G-24TC-L 24 gigabit port £139 + vat (retail £1300)
All the above include 5 year guarantee and software updates (not sure how much the 5 year guarantee would cost?)
Routers:
CISCO877W-G-E-K9 wireless router with ADSL over POTS £36 + vat (retail £350)
CISCO1801/K9 router and managed switch ADSL over POTS £63 + vat ( £500+) I don;t think this has the wireless option though

Cisco 871 router £27 + vat (retail £200)
Wireless access points
AIR-LAP1131AG-E-K9 wireless a, b and g £29 + vat (retail £200+)
Firewall:
Cisco PIX506E Security Appliance £57 + vat
Cisco PIX501 £47 + vat
There is some good quality cisco gear above with amazing prices and rock solid 5 year guarantees, what do I get?
At present this is my choice:
Router : 1801/k9
wireless access point Air-lap1131
Switch : C2960-24TT-L
And I also get Office 2007 plus for £8 + vat and Vista Business upgrade for £9 + vat, and this is all for about £200inc vat
Do you think this setup would be good for doing configs and labs without having to resort to online simulators?
Rob H