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December 29, 2006 at 09:15 AM
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Is a Router Overkill?

by info . Updated 19 years, 6 months ago

Hi all,

I am doing a network install along with T1 installers. I will be
setting up a router/switch and client/server network for about 20 or
so users. The one T1 line will be shared for voice and data.
They will be supplying on their side a adtran 612 csu/dsu(with
built-in router) that will connect via ethernet to their 12/24 port
switch.

From their, I will plug in to a port on their switch and connect to my
router of firewall. From their connecting to my own 24 port switch.
What would be the reason to go with a Router like a cisco 1841 sec/k9
as opposed to a Cisco Pix appliance (506E). I’m sort of split between
the two. VPN capability will be important among other things like DHCP.

Thanks,
Ben

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