You should be deploying OBSD as routers, but since it's for learning :P. Buy the Cisco 2900XL, as the 1900 runs CatOS and is only 10meg. You can use the 2900XL as a production switch for your network (I do) and the fact that it runs IOS will be good for learning. For routers just use Dynagen, which is an IOS emulator, and will allow you to easily build labs. More info can be found here: dynagen.org/*tutorial*.htm. You need to provide your own IOS image for it, but I'm sure you'll be able to find one. If not pick up a Cisco 2610 or a Cisco 3640.
Cheers, Nick On 8/9/07, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm trying to buy (from ebay) a cisco switch, router and pix firewall > for learning purposes. All these will be connected to a Linksys ADSL > modem which also has wireless capability. The OSs will be OpenBSD4.1, > Windows XP and Linux distros. I will probably also try IPv6 (not sure > if that has got anything to do with this). I had a look at cisco > catalyst 1900 series switch and it looked ok. > > Could anyone recommend anything that would be great for leaning > purposes and also be able to handle daily Internet traffic? Thanks.
