Re: Cisco router for home usage
- From: Fred Atkinson <fatkinson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:35:23 -0400
On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:57:26 +0200, "Mogens V."
<mogensv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Persuing a CCNA (and later CCNE) cert, I need some Cisco gear, at least
to be able to work in IOS. I currently have an 827, connected through
ATM to my ISP.
I'll be switching ISP (probably for ADSL2), and need a non-ATM thingy.
Because of my cert quest, I'm thinking about obtaining a Cisco device
reasonable geared towards those used in the industry.
. Being able to work on firewalling is a must.
. Being able to work on cisco VPN setups (to be linked to OpenSwan)
is desireable, but price may prevent me from having it this way.
. Build-in routing to more interfaces may likewise be too expensive.
A device meeting those reqs is of cause most desireable, though in real
life I may have to settle for less. A rack device is no problem.
It may seem a Bit funny considering power consumption, but for home use,
I also have to consider this, combined with my 24/7 server soak.
I'm not running online services worth mentioning WRT traffic, so maybe a
feature-wise suitable device won't exibit too high a power load.
Any recommendations? Used devices are fine with me.
If you are enrolled in the Cisco NetAcademy, try logging into
your account.
They often make great deals on a Cisco SOHO router for a good
price. Years back, I got a Cisco 831 router for $250.00 plus
shipping. It included a year's SmartNet contract as well.
The hitch is that you agree never to sell it. They feel that
would deprive them of a sale.
Good luck.
Fred
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