Soldato
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In September i'm going to buy my own labs for my CCNA. Nothing over the top, but something to work with. At first, i'll have about £40 - £50 which will hopefully get me my first router and switch. Then onwards, in Sept - Oct i'll be getting more money to buy different parts. And hopefully, a 6u cabinet too.
Right now, i've been looking at Cisco 2500 and 1600 routers. The 1600 are dirt cheap and can probably buy two of these, if not three. The 2500s I believe are far more powerful however, cost £30 - £40.
Im undecided on the Catalyst Switches as I don't know which to go for.
I'm also faced with another problem. Labs like these:
Now, I only have one computer at home. How will I tackle the problem of getting the other two? I can't afford two other computers or laptops. One thing I thought was buying three serial to USB adapters for the console cables. Also, having three NICs. I've got two NICs onboard on my motherboard, I can buy another (they're dirt cheap nowadays). Will this idea work?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Right now, i've been looking at Cisco 2500 and 1600 routers. The 1600 are dirt cheap and can probably buy two of these, if not three. The 2500s I believe are far more powerful however, cost £30 - £40.
Im undecided on the Catalyst Switches as I don't know which to go for.
I'm also faced with another problem. Labs like these:

Now, I only have one computer at home. How will I tackle the problem of getting the other two? I can't afford two other computers or laptops. One thing I thought was buying three serial to USB adapters for the console cables. Also, having three NICs. I've got two NICs onboard on my motherboard, I can buy another (they're dirt cheap nowadays). Will this idea work?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
