Any further replies I send will be off nanog, let's go private.. I'm sure someone has a quick response for an alternate list, but I don't mind helping you out a bit more, off the list.. -g
He said this was an ethernet handoff from the isp; they are not simply going to plug him into a switch; he will most likely get a port on a cisco; they should be able to apply policies for him.. no?
True.
I don't see why he even needs a router, unless there is a lack of a trust of the upstream's ability to filter.. Or if you know beforehand they will not?
I don't know that I necessarily need a router. :>
If your business requires offsite support of hw/sw, a 2514'd do you justice, but it can also be useful to have a un*x box as the router.. cheap proxy/cache engine anyone?
If push comes to shove I can set up mgetty on the router box, get an additional phone line and dial into it when needed.
Incidentally, if this is better discussed on another list, I'll go subscribe to it and raise the question there...
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