A CCNA lab would consist of 2 routers, 1 serial crossover cable and at least
1 console kit.
The routers can be pretty much any Cisco router, 2500 series would be
preferred, but 1600's, 2600's are of course acceptable. The routers should
have minimum 8MB flash and 8MB ram, but more is always better (like
Microsoft!)
Depending on what router you buy may determine what serial crossover cable
you need. For example, if you were to buy 2-2501's, you'd need a
back-to-back DB60 (DTE/DCE) cable. If you had 2-2525's with 4-wire 56k
cards, you'd simply need a rollover cable.
Speaking of rollover cables, you'll need one for your console kit. A
console kit consists of 1 rollover cable and appropriate hardware to connect
to your router and pc. In the case of a 2500 series router, you wouldn't
need hardware for the router side as the console port is already RJ45. AGS
routers and 7200's for example, require a 25 pin-to-RJ45 connector. For the
PC side, you'll connect to your serial port, so if you have a 9pin serial
port, you'll need a 9-pin-to-RJ45 connector.
You may also need other hardware, depending on what you're studying. For
example, if you wanted to connect a 2501 to a hub, you'd need a transceiver
and an RJ45 patch cable. A transceiver allows you to connec the AUI port of
the router to an RJ45 hub. For Token Ring (2502's), you'd need a MAU and
token-ring cables.
Here are some places you'll find good deals on Cisco hardware:
http://www.optsys.net/
http://www.kg2.com/
http://www.ebay.com/
Expect to pay no less than $500 for a complete 2 router lab.
As for CCNP, the list only grows. Start with the CCNA lab and expand.
You'll find, through study, what's necessary for your particular lab. If
you're not understanding redistribution, you'll likely want at least 3
routers. Once you've got your CCNA lab together and routing, you'll know
what you need.
For CCNP, you'll need at least one switch. I have 3500's and I love them,
but you can probably get away with 1924's or 2924's. Not sure what they go
for. Again, check your training materials for what they recommend.
Don't shy away from Token-Ring equipment. It's going away in the CCIE lab
and therefore should be cheaper to buy. Just because Cisco is moving away
from it is no reason not to learn it.
Setting it up is your responsibility. We'll help with any specific
questions you have, but you should try it yourself first!
HTH
Bob
> Hi
> I am sure many of you will be interested in knowing what it takes to
> build your own CISCO lab for CCNP and CCNA.
>
> Can someone help us out in this. A few questions that come to mind are:
>
> Q. The equipment required for CCNA and CCNP and the approx cost
> cables, routers, switches and cpu's.
>
> Q. How to set it up? Possibly some links or a short description.
>
> If there are any valubale tips, please share.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Regards
> Amit
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