>> There is not a single case that I can think of where you would want or >> need BGP in a RAS environment. Plus, and unfortunately no ones BGP >> implementation except cisco's works well on anything I have tried. The >> GRF I hear is pretty damn close though. >> >> Anyway, what are you wanting to do? I'm sure that there is a solution. > > >Hi Alan > >Firstly, I wouldnt use NT RAS in a mission critical environment if i >was made to! :) > >We have several links - we want to intelligently route data over >these links. Is there a better way (anyone) that can be used? > >here in Australia, BGP is really the only multi-homed system >available. > >Any suggestions with Ascend gear? > >adam Adam, unfortunately you have to face up to certain facts of life. (I know, I've been there). An Ascend Max, a Bay 8000 or even a cisco 5200 are all really "access servers" not for mainline routing. I know the cisco 5200 supports BGP, but from all decent reports I have seen here in Australia, no one is their right mind users it. Even Telstra wont run BGP on a 5200. If all your links are in the one location get yourself either a Bay ARN or a Cisco 2500 series and run BGP 4 to your heart's desire. Remember though to fully load up which ever device you buy, with the max RAM capability (even if its more than you can afford - with the prices here in Oz). BGP 4 is heaps of fun :( but be warned, there isn't anything like Ascend's RUBB to help you, its the old cd trick (which I personally hate so much). Gary, Cairns Network Services. ++ Ascend Users Mailing List ++ To unsubscribe: send unsubscribe to ascend-users-request@bungi.com To get FAQ'd: <<A HREF="http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq">http://www.nealis.net/ascend/faq</A>> </PRE> <!--X-MsgBody-End--> <!--X-Follow-Ups--> <HR> <STRONG>Follow-Ups</STRONG>: <UL> <LI><STRONG><A HREF="msg10992.html">RE: (ASCEND) BGP 4 ?</A></STRONG></LI> <UL> <LI><EM>From</EM>: "Adam Neat" <adamneat@ipax.com.au></LI> </UL> </UL> <!--X-Follow-Ups-End--> <!--X-References--> <!--X-References-End--> <!--X-BotPNI--> <HR> <UL> <LI>Prev by Date: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11008.html">Re: (ASCEND) BGP 4 ? (fwd)</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Next by Date: <STRONG><A HREF="msg11007.html">Re: (ASCEND) Re: 5.0Ap34</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Next by thread: <STRONG><A HREF="msg07697.html">(ASCEND) What the big ones do</A></STRONG> </LI> <LI>Index(es): <UL> <LI><A HREF="maillist.html#10961"><STRONG>Main</STRONG></A></LI> <LI><A HREF="threads.html#10961"><STRONG>Thread</STRONG></A></LI> </UL> </LI> </UL> <!--X-BotPNI-End--> <!--X-User-Footer--> <!--X-User-Footer-End--> </BODY> </HTML>