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From: Chris Dillon <cdillon@tri-lakes.net>
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To: Sam Magee <webadmin@adsight.com>
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Subject: Re: Setting Up Web Hosting
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Sam Magee wrote:
> 
> > I'm considering setting up a web hosting only (no dial-up) service. Probably
> > with a 56K or 64k line to start.
> >
> > For equipment, I think I need the following:
> >
> >         CSU/DSU
> >         Router
> >         Hub
> 
> If you start with a 56K line, you'll have to throw out the CSU/DSU
> and router when you upgrade to a faster line.  Consider a 256K
> frac T1 to start.

Even if you buy a router like Cisco's lowest-end 1005 you would not have
to throw it out when you got a T1. Also, some CSU/DSU's are capable of
handling anything from 56k to a T1 with no trouble.  Any CSU/DSU capable
of handling a Frac T1 should be able to handle 64k to start with just
fine.  That may be the best route to go, since 256k may be a bit hard on
the pocketbook to start with.