sjsobol@shell.nacs.net (Steve Sobol) writes:
... a small operation with a few computers (maybe three or four servers plus a handful of other computers)...
... that is not multihomed, and in fact will just be running an Ethernet link down to the ISP downstairs...
...that is too small to get an ASN and therefore can't do BGP...
Do I go with gated or something similar, or try to pick up a cheap used router... because I am going to be in this situation within the next couple months.
Suggestions?
Well, you left off a lot of other data that go into consider the 'best'. Such as, are you a Unix guru? Do you already have the hardware to build a system? The generic response has to be to go with a small 2 port Ethernet router (e.g., Cisco 2514). Tony
On Thu, Jun 11, 1998 at 02:06:24AM -0700, Tony Li wrote:
Well, you left off a lot of other data that go into consider the 'best'. Such as, are you a Unix guru? Do you already have the hardware to build a system?
Linux, and even if I don't, it's cheaper to buy a PC than a router, typically. My main issue is being able to block stuff I don't want to see, so perhaps ipfwadm on a Linux box is the best way to go. I've gotten *so* *many* different responses on this subject... :) -- Steven J. Sobol - Founding Member, Postmaster/Webmaster, ISP Liaison -- Forum for Responsible & Ethical E-mail (FREE) - Dedicated to education about, and prevention of, Unsolicited Broadcast E-mail (UBE), also known as SPAM. Info: http://www.ybecker.net
| Linux, and even if I don't, it's cheaper to buy a PC than a router, | typically. You need to figure your total cost of ownership and that varies per site. Don't forget to factor in your time in assembling and installing the unit. One well known shop is selling a Cisco unit at $1260. Tony
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