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Frame Relay or VPN?

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by http://www.charterabs.com

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I am looking for some place on the web that can give me a comparison of using Frame Relay WAN vs. a VPN solution to connect my 4 offices together. Is there anyone out there that knows of a good informational website that can give me a "Pros" and "Cons" comparison?

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by big-jim

While I don't have any links, I do have experience with this subject...

You should also consider how much down time you can afford.

If you are looking at WAN vs DSL w/VPN, consider your MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) on the two connections. Most WAN providers have a 4 hour MTTR, while most DSL providers have a 5 DAY MTTR! This could mean that your remote sites are not available for 5 DAYS, and you can't do anything about it.

So, if that is not a consideration, then you have to make your choices on cost, the DSL/VPN solution are good.

If you can't have that much downtime, I would suggest biting the bullet and choosing the WAN... you can sleep better at night.

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