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You will need a AUI to ethernet adapter which converts the AUI port on the router to a 10Mbps ethernet interface (assuming you have an enthernet model of 2500). Then a normal straight through ethernet cable to connect the switch to the router.
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You will need a AUI to ethernet adapter which converts the AUI port on the router to a 10Mbps ethernet interface (assuming you have an enthernet model of 2500). Then a normal straight through ethernet cable to connect the switch to the router.

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<a href="http://www.longshine.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Converter_and_Tranceiver_5.html" rel="ugc">http://www.longshine.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Converter_and_Tranceiver_5.html</a><br />
LCS-883T-T &nbsp;£16<br />
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You stand a very good chance of getting a cheap second hand one off ebay much cheaper.
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http://www.longshine.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Converter_and_Tranceiver_5.html [http://www.longshine.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Converter_and_Tranceiver_5.html]
LCS-883T-T  £16

You stand a very good chance of getting a cheap second hand one off ebay much cheaper.

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I think this is wrong - the 2500 router has 2 60 pin serial ports. - i think I need something that goes from that to rj45
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I think this is wrong - the 2500 router has 2 60 pin serial ports. - i think I need something that goes from that to rj45

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In preperation for setting up my home network lab, what cable would I need to purchase to connect a Cisco 2500 ROuter and Cisco 3500 Catalyst switch?<br />
I have the hardware but no cables.<br />
Any links to companies int he uk selling the cables would be much appreciated<br />
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Thank you
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In preperation for setting up my home network lab, what cable would I need to purchase to connect a Cisco 2500 ROuter and Cisco 3500 Catalyst switch?
I have the hardware but no cables.
Any links to companies int he uk selling the cables would be much appreciated

Thank you

Connecting Cisco 2500 ROuter and Cisco 3500 Catalyst switch

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the "traffic directing" functions on the Internet. The most familiar type of routers are home and small office cable or DSL routers that simply pass data, such as web pages, email, IM, and videos between computers and the Internet. More sophisticated routers, such as enterprise routers, connect large business or ISP networks up to the powerful core routers that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. Though routers are typically dedicated hardware devices, use of software-based routers has grown increasingly common.