Hello all; I know the equipment subject has been discussed many times in this group, I have followed many of the threads. Of course it would be nice to buy every piece of equipment on the CCIE lab list but sometimes that is not practical for people that have kids to feed. Anyway I would like some input on what I equipment I really need to concentrate on. Right now I have a 2523 for my frame-relay switch, a 2524,2504,2 2610's and 2 1900's. All have latest IOS and is sufficient for doing most OSPF, BGP and anything else. I was planning on getting a 2513 for translation bridging, and a 5500 and 2620 so I can do a router on a stick and VLAN stuff. I am 99% sure I need fast ethernet to do ISL and inter-VLAN routing hence the 5500 and 2620. I realized yesterday that the 4500 can support fast ethernet and token ring so instead of the 2513 and 2620 I can use this. I am also planning on getting a Teletone simulator for ISDN. As far a VOIP,ATM,and the 3900 I was going to use some rack time for practice. Here is what I need input on: 1)5500 and 4500 for inter-Vlan routing and VTP- Can I get away with rack time? 2)ISDN simulator- Again can I get away with rack time? 3)VOIP,ATM,3900 -rack time? I just got the new CCIE Practical studies Part1 and don't see much inter-VLAN routing. I looks like a great book I only got it yesterday and its worth a look. They are going to put out volume2 which will go into BGP and IPX more. I assume Inter-VLAN routing be covered in the lab, just how much? If the recommendation from everyone is to get the equipment I will,I would rather spend it on a bootcamp a month before the LAB. I plan on taking the lab in Sept, but I want to nail down the equipment so I can have one less thing on my mind. I have access to a lot of equipment at work I just can't play that much. Thanks in advance everyone!
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