What should i buy for my cisco lab?
You will need to move up to the 2800 series for its versatility and because the GUI interface that cisco is starting to test on. The 2600s do support SSH if you update the code, BUT you will have IPV6 routing issues when prepping for the BSCI test. You need to get some layer 3 switches! My choice would be the 3560 and 3750 series. Get 24 FE + 2 GB on the 3560. And GE ports on the 3750. One switch with POE is also good for test prep and for powering APs and IP phones, so having that to play with is nice. Also for the BCMSN class you should get a Wireless LAN controller (WLC2106) and a couple APs (1242ag) As for the CCIE prep… ALWAYS prep on what Cisco says they are testing on. See the link below for the current equipment list and IOS level. This information might be different by the time you are ready to go after the CCIE, so check back when you are. OH, one more thing. DO NOT prep for the CCIE lab BEFORE you have taken the written. Prep for the written exam first. When you pass… th
