2611XM or 1841 router

[Jeromy Polachak]

Hello,

I bought 3 2610XM's and realized i messed up and should of bought one 2611XM so i could have 2 ethernet ports but realize for another 80 bucks i could get an ISR 1841 router. Think there is value for that? I am working on my CCNA right now and will be getting into the field once i pass it, and then will be studying basically immediately right into my CCNP. Your advice or recommendations are always helpful. A little background, Right now i have 3 2610xms, 2 2950G switches and 1 3550 Layer Three switch.

Thanks again, and merrrrrry christmas.                  

[Edison Ortiz]

You can load more recent IOS releases on a 1800 series router which would in turn help you on current technologies.

You are not running a production network so the horse power the 1800 series provides is more than adequate.