I would say NO- if you are implying the use of the async lines. The two
Sync. (Serial) ports YES.
I believe you could always emulate an ISP (PPP) Dial-up with the Async's :-)
Really though- the best way to do the Frame Switch, is with a cheap MGS or
AGS (CSC/4 processor board, 10.0 IOS or better, & oodles of Serial).
Currently (on Ebay), this router is very cheap...
Good Luck !!!
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dorroh, Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Gabriel'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 11:56 PM
Subject: RE: 2611 or 2511 for the lab
> I was wondering if you can actually use a 2511/2509 as a frame switch by
> getting the correct cable? Anyone tried it?
>
> Hunter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gabriel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 1:03 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: 2611 or 2511 for the lab
>
>
> 2500s: fixed ports, slower, cheaper
> 2600s: modular ports, faster, more expensive
>
> If you're only going to use the router in one role and you don't need the
> performance, get a 2500. If you want to be able to use the router with
> multiple interface types in multiple scenarios, get a newer more modular
> router.
>
> A 1700 with 2 dual-serial WICs should make a fine frame switch if you
don't
> need more than 4 serial ports.
>
>
> "Dennis Laganiere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I was spec-ing out a 2511 for my lab to emulate a Frame-Relay cloud and
my
> > sales guy is pushing a 2611 on me, as a newer box. I've always had a
2511
> > in the classes I've taken, and most of the play-around labs I've seen
have
> > this box. Can somebody advise me on which chassis and blades to buy?
> Keep
> > in mind the only purpose for this unit is for the lab. Let me know.
Thank
> > you in advance for your fine advice and counsel...
> > - Dennis
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