Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 09:04:41 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Dillon <michael@memra.com> To: isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Decision in Router Purchase Message-ID: <Pine.BSI.3.93.961114090140.12730W-100000@sidhe.memra.com> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSI.3.91.961114092855.14610D-100000@avon-gw.uk1.vbc.net>
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On Thu, 14 Nov 1996, Jim Dixon wrote: > Other problems: the logic for each port is on a small daughterboard. > This is held in only by friction. There is a device below one of the > daughterboards -- the one for port 0, unfortunately -- that is too > high (because it is socketed), so you can't get the daughterboard all > the way in without causing it to bow. Then over time it gradually works > its way out. You should call ET and specifically ask about this problem. It the device was too high on some units due to a socket that may have been solved by mounting it directly with no socket so this may no longer be a problem on newer units. > The Cisco 2501 would be my last choice. If you are using PPP or Cisco > HDLC to talk to your provider, I would recommend the SDL card plus John > Hays' FreeBSD driver. If you are using frame relay the ET card is the > only choice with FreeBSD. > > Last time I checked the ET card was significantly more expensive than > the SDL card. Before deciding this you should read the info at http://www.etinc.com that compares the ET and other products. Michael Dillon - ISP & Internet Consulting Memra Software Inc. - Fax: +1-604-546-3049 http://www.memra.com - E-mail: michael@memra.com
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