Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 12:45:17 +0000 From: Damian Hamill <damian@cablenet.net> To: Rob Simons <rob@xs1.simplex.nl> Cc: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: term server Message-ID: <333A6BDD.41C67EA6@cablenet.net> References: <199703270841.JAA01938@xs1.simplex.nl>
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Rob Simons wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm looking into combined ISDN/analog access solutions and wonder > what the general opinion is on the matter. > I've heard good things about the Ascend MAX 4000 as well as about > the Livingston Portmaster solutions. > > Which of these is considered to be the best choice for an ISP, and > what do I need to provide ISDN/analog access to my (mainly FreeBSD) > network ? (we currently use modems directly on one FreeBSD machine, > and a sepparate ISDN access router from Gandalf) I got an "Ascend Max v Livingston PM3" sheet from a distributor recently (written by Ascend). One of the things mentioned as a major weakness of the PM3 was the following; quote; Limited routed protocol support. PM3 does not support RIP2, which allows ISPs to support VLSM. Without support for VLSM ISPs cannot segment or concatenate Class C address subscribers. Also, no support for OSPF (in beta) or BGP is provided. These features are required, especially by ISPs. endquote; But until you get your hands on both of them and compare the two products in the field who can tell. regards damian -- * PIAB - PoP In A Box - the total solution for ISPs, with more features * than a Constable landscape, and very cheap too!! * http://www.cablenet.net/cablenet/popinabox/ * Damian Hamill damian@cablenet.net
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