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Charles
Asked: 2011-07-22 12:13:49 +0800 CST

Best T1 terminating router

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Folks! My network has a CISCO 2611 Router which is used to terminate a T1 connection. An ethernet cable then goes from the T1 to a SonicWall's WAN port. I would like to replace the CISCO 2611 Router with another router that is easier to configure and manage (preferably with a Web page or a GUI interface). Which router would you recommend? The T1's upstream and downstream sped is 1.536 Mbps and it is supporting a block of 16 IP addresses. Thanks, in advance, for your help. - Charles

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    I would recommend the Cisco 2611, or another device in the same general family. Cisco make s a fine router, the units are very common, and reasonably well-liked. Sticking with Cisco hardware (or if you're sure you want to change, another major vendor like Juniper) will make it easier to find qualified network admins if/when you need to grow your network in the future.

    There are GUI tools available for most Cisco devices -- for example, the Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA). Contact Cisco for information on tools available for your specific router.

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  2. What exactly do you find hard to manage with Cisco router? Also do you use any dynamic routing protocols, etc. If not - then what exactly requires configuration? Typically you can just "set and forget"

    I also find cisco configurations very easy and pragmatic. I have a similar routers and a Watchguard firewall which has a GUI configuration tool. I just can't stand it - the configuration tool runs only on Windows, it's confusing, it is has way less features than a similar cisco firewall. So I suggest you take some time to learn how to use IOS. It's quite easy for basic tasks.

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