> In the HUTNIK and SATERLEE CCIE LAB BOOK, why do they always use >SERIAL (HSSI to HSSI)to SERIAL Connections, DCE clockrate =500000. I would suspect the reason is that their configurations mirror the configurations long used in Cisco teaching labs. If you are preparing for the CCIE, you certainly should be able to modify the exercises unless the lab depends on something medium specific -- PPP, ISL, etc. >WHY CANT >the connections be made in Ethernet or Fast Ethernet with Crossover UTP >Cables? REASON!! I have only 2600's and 2500's--limited number of ETHERNET >PORTS avaialble, also crossover cable expensive!! >PS WHERE CAN I BUY CISCO ROUTERS USED FOR HOME CCIE LAB? I am tired of going >to lab site 50 miles away at 5 AM Sunday iits lonely. **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

