Second hand Cisco equipment for my home?

adamprowse2 · 2016-12-20T12:42:28.000Z

Hey guys!

So I recently took a CCENT Class and rather enjoyed it. I’m looking to build on what I learned there, so I want to get some equipment for my home. I actually came to acquire a 24 Port Catalyst 3750, so I’m at super overkill on the switch side, I really just need a router. What’s a decent router that I can pick up second hand on ebay for a good price? I’m looking to spend <$100, more in the range of $50. I’m sure it’s possible with second hand equipment.

Thanks to anyone who can assist!

scott1408 · 2016-12-20T13:07:02.000Z

I bought my equipment through Cables and Kits, they have a lifetime warrantee and all of the equipment will work. Good luck

stopthenoise · 2016-12-20T13:12:22.000Z

Craigs list, ebay, local classifieds, gov surplus all good spots to look.

There are always folks sitting on surplus equipment looking to unload it for whatever they can manage.

adamprowse2 · 2016-12-20T13:16:41.000Z

Thanks guys, I’m more looking for specific models that are known to be reliable, then I can go search. I don’t have any knowledge of Cisco routers, and I don’t want to buy something that isn’t great.

taylorc · 2016-12-20T13:35:12.000Z

A cisco 2811 router should be what you need and it can run IOS 15 I believe.

chadmockensturm4537 · 2016-12-20T13:36:46.000Z

Cisco 2901 Is what allot of people use.

taylorc · 2016-12-20T13:37:21.000Z

I used 2611XM’s in my lab, but that was two ccent/ccent test versions ago.

anthony9 · 2016-12-20T13:37:29.000Z

I believe the 1950 or 2650 routers should be good enough for the CCNA. it all depends on the IOS version installed. I am not sure the 1800 series is applicable anymore.

adamprowse2 · 2016-12-20T13:42:42.000Z

Great, thank you everyone, I’ll start doing some research from there!

mark6030 · 2016-12-20T19:09:30.000Z

1841’s. Exactly the same as 2800’s only MUCH quieter and much smaller. I’ve had 4 in my lab for years. I maxed out the RAM in all of them and they can run all the latest ISR G2 IOS’s without issue.

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brianwhelton · 2016-12-20T22:28:43.000Z

Getting your hands on some real equipment is nice, but don’t forget you can also use simulators like GNS3 and VIRL.

nathanlangford2 · 2016-12-21T05:21:08.000Z

I have an embarrassment of riches for Cisco gear. What I actually need are the media cards… Best wishes to you, OP. Training for CCNA R&S is a very wise thing to do.

lancehietpas · 2016-12-28T18:30:49.000Z

I actually just built a lab for my CCNA studies. I ended up with 3 - 2811 routers and 2 - poe 3750v2 and 1 -poe 3750e