Re: [TCLUG:5485] T1 on the way, need help controlling the planet!

[rtp <rtp@iaxs.net>]

James,

Thanks for the great info, if the ISP doesn't come through with added
support in exchange for an arm and a leg, can I score some of that spot
remover from you? :) If not the configuration hints would be
appreciated.

Being an awesome magazine reader, I suspected the cisco 2600 series
would be very sharp. Hearing it from someone, you, that actually knows
is valuable.

Thanks much,

ron parker

James Raney wrote:
> 
> If you look around (www.solunet.com is the only one I can think of off the
> top of my head, although solunet isn't as good if you aren't an ISP with a
> Cisco contract) you can find a 2610 with an integrated wan/CSU-DSU card
> for around $2200 or so.  The 2600's are kinda hard to find used, though
> (too new).  You'd be more likely to find a 2500 series used.  It's a
> little less powerful, not as expandable, and is scheduled to go into
> "retirement" soon but with an external CSU/DSU its more than enough for a
> full frame T-1 and you'd definately save more than a few hundred.
> 
> The 2600s are sweet, though.  With minimal headache earlier this week I
> got a 2610 w/ a CSU/DSU interface and a 2611 (has two ethernets) up and
> running at a frame T-1 customer's premises with very minimal hassle doing
> NAT on the 2611 and using the Firewalling IOS on each.  Even though I
> don't need one at home (got DSL) I want a 2611 just because they are such
> cool toys :).  If you do get a Cisco I can probably give you some conf
> pointers.  If you're lucky you'll have a cool ISP who'll do it for you;
> they tend to provide more enhanced support to people paying the extra arm
> and leg for a T-1 over the less expensive options. Another thing to keep
> in mind is if you have an ISP with Cisco contacts/contracts they can get
> Cisco products at 30% discount (can't remember the name of the contract
> type) so if they don't mark it up you can save a bundle if you have them
> get it for you.  We have one at the ISP I work for and we don't mark up
> the hardware/shipping cost for the end-customer (well, except for sales
> tax); I imagine its the same at most others.
> 
> --
> Jim Raney
> 
> "I poured spot remover on my dog.  Now he's gone."      --Steven Wright
> 
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