From: Joel W. Ekis (jekis@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Tue Mar 28 2000 - 10:04:57 GMT-3
Unless you are planning on sending traffic out the token-ring, try using the
"virtual-tokenring" interface. It will configure and act exactly like a real
T/R interface, but obviously not have to be terminated on a MAU. Works like a
loopback, but with T/R characteristics. No annoying delay when inserting into
the ring!
You won't get much from the LS1010, except practice creating PVC's and entering
LANE commands. You really need a LANE card for the C5k or an ATM interface for
the 3600. Then you can play with LANE, CLIP and 1483.
If you get T/R interfaces, get a MAU or a Cat3900/Cat1600. Otherwise, the
interfaces won't come up.
If they're cheap, pick up a 2509 or 2511 for a terminal server. Or use the
3600 with async ports. If you can find a multi-port serial router, you can use
it for a Frame Relay Switch.
Joel
At 10:07 PM 1/11/2000 -0500, Hank Leung wrote:
>
> Hi everyone.
>
> I've been trying to figure out what to get for my CCIE home lab. I'm not on
> the tightest budget, so I can splurge a little. I can always sell stuff off
> later. I already own a 2501 and 2507. What I'm going to add is:
>
> *Catalyst 5000 (trying to find a cheap LS1010, but can you do anything with
> just 1?)
> *2600/3600, both with voice cards and token ring (because I have little exp.
> with either)
>
> Can anyone help me think of anything else I should think about getting?
> Should I be set with this lab? What would you guys get if you could have
> anything (to prepare for the lab)?
>
> Thanks.
>
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