From: kym blair (kymblair@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Date: Fri Jun 07 2002 - 08:45:29 GMT-3
Jason,
You'll need at least two routers with one token ring interface each and
token ring hubs for each interface (hubs cost only $5 to $25), preferable 3
or 4 routers with token ring interfaces. A one-port token ring interface
for a 4500 costs about $35-45, and you don't often need two TR ports on the
same router. Probably, I would not spend the extra $40 to have a double
since you don't have a lot of other equipment yet.
On the other hand, that particular seller is very honest and stands behind
his products. You can't go wrong doing business with him. I have
encountered a couple scenarios that required two TR on the same router, and
I wished I had that module. If you can afford it, I'd get it. But if it
cuts into your budget for all the other things you need, I'd hold the money
for more cables, memory upgrades, or down payment on another router or
switch.
The one thing you really need to get is an ISDN simulator and a couple ISDN
capable routers (2503, 2520, 2516, etc). That will be expensive, but
absolutely vital!
HTH, Kym
>From: Jason Cash <cash2001@swbell.net>
>Reply-To: Jason Cash <cash2001@swbell.net>
>To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
>Subject: Token Ring in home lab
>Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 20:17:13 -0500
>
>I currently have only 2501 routers and a 4500 with 4 serial and 2 eth.
>My question is, should I invest in a 2 token card for the 4500? Is it
>feasible to invest in this card (i.e. can I run some of the Solie labs)
>with only one device having TR? I am referring to the bridging DLSW,
>RSRB labs, etc.
>
>Here is the link to the card I am considering:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
><http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2029951844>
>&item=2029951844
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