Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
On Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:07:08PM +1000, Chris 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 My suggestion - don't buy one. Instead, run a Cisco IOS image inside a Dynamips virtual machine: http://www.ipflow.utc.fr/index.php/Cisco_7200_Simulator This can emulate a 7204 quite happily. But even better, it can emulate a whole *network* of 7204's. So you can set up a whole bunch of these virtual routers talking ospf, bgp, l2tp, or whatever you like. Of course, you still need to get your hands on an IOS image somehow. and also be able to handle daily Internet traffic? Thanks. Well, if you want a (relatively) cheap ADSL router for home use you could look at the 877W. If you get the ADVIPSERVICES licence then you get VRF-lite functionality too. But if this is your main Internet access gateway then you probably don't want to be meddling with it too much as a learning tool at the same time. For a small desktop switch with VLAN capability, consider the 2940-8TT (8 ports 10/100 plus 1 port gigabit). The big advantage of this is that it is silent and fanless, which you'll appreciate if you've ever had a Catalyst on your desk. Regards, Brian.
Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
On Sun, Aug 12, 2007 at 09:39:04AM +0100, Brian Candler wrote: Could anyone recommend anything that would be great for leaning purposes Sorry, my mistake - I thought you said for *learning* purposes. For *leaning* purposes, an empty 72xx chassis is probably heavy enough :-)
[OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
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.
Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
why do you expect recommendations for gear from cizzco-eeh on an openbsd list? tsk tsk tsk On Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:07:08PM +1000, Chris 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.
Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:07:08PM +1000, Chris 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. Try asking on cisco-nsp: http://puck.nether.net/cisco-nsp/ dn iD8DBQFGu0oXyPxGVjntI4IRAit2AKCZlgWuFh+VV3Y8YSVOtNsL1ExnZgCg+Yx2 NfUDpQyeszB2evrWMa1aAuQ= =koZs -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
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.
Re: [OT] cisco switch, router and firewall suggestions
On Thu, Aug 09, 2007 at 06:07:08PM +1000, Chris 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. If the point is to learn OpenBSD, or general routing, 'whatever' will work pretty well, though having a VLAN- and/or (R)STP-capable switch might be neat. If you want to learn Cisco, well, you've been given some appropriate tips and sentiments already. Joachim -- PotD: x11/xfce4/libxfce4mcs - settings management library used by most xfce4 modules
