I say look for a 1605 on ebay. They have 2 ethernet ports, so it can
actually be used in a practical scenario instead of just to play with. You
should be able to find one relatively cheap on ebay. Or, if you can't find a
1605, many sellers offer 2 2501's in a bundle. Then just run them back to
back behind your cable modem.
cable modem
|
| ethernet
|
cisco 2501
|
| T1 or serial connection
|
cisco 2501
|
| ethernet
|
your home lan
In either of those 2 situations, you can setup the cisco w/ nat, packet
filtering, firewalling, etc. But as far as cisco routers go, a few hundred
bucks is a small investment if you plan on pursuing a career involving cisco
gear. You won't regret it. :)
-Norm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Taylor, Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mike Sholar'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Group Study"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 2:38 PM
Subject: RE: Router for play @ home
> I made the mistake of getting a 924 before checking with my cable company.
> Do that first to a) make sure your equipment will actually work with their
> network (they're going to have to reprovision your circuit anyway, so you
> may as well call them first), and b) make sure they allow you to have your
> own equipment on their circuit. I found out, to my dismay, that I am in a
> lease-only area right now, i.e. I hafta use their crappy Motorola modem.
=(
>
> - Don
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Sholar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 5:29 AM
> To: Group Study
> Subject: Router for play @ home
>
>
> Hello people!
>
> Not exactly a cert question, but it applies. I will soon be getting cable
> intenet access at the house, and would like to purchase a cisco router to
> play with behind the cable modem. What series router should I be looking
at,
> just to learn the ios and play around with. I am working on my CCNA, and
> realize a physical router is not necessary, but I will be progressing
> upwards and would like the experience. I looked at the 924 cable
> modem/router cisco sells, and the $899 price tag was a little much for
> play-time! Thanks for the input.
>
> Mike
>
> MCSE, MCP+I
>
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