the
number one Bad Thing is that the Cisco device might not be compatible with the
carrier DSLAM. In which case you would be SOL.
if the
Cisco device is compatible with the DSLAM, then your only real risk is that the
carrier would not offer any support with configuration or troubleshooting. and
in fact once it was known that you had other equipment connected, they might
even be tempted to blame any and all problems on your
equipment.
Prior
to doing any replacement, it might be a good idea to cal the DSL provider, talk
to a tier 3 technician ( not the first person who answers the phone ) and find
out what equipment their DSLAM's support. There is usually a list of compatible
equipment someplace.
It is
unfortunate, but at this point in time DSL is a new and somewhat risky
technology. There can be severe compatibility issues. It is probably best to go
with what your provider recommends.
Chuck
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Guyler, Rik [EESUS]
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 11:41 AM
To: Cisco Groupstudy (E-mail)
Subject: OT - IDSL BridgeI ordered an IDSL line for my house and the ISP tells me that I will receive a Copper Mountain bridge (router not available for residential service). Does anybody know what possible bad things could happen if I quietly remove the bridge and replace it with, say, a Cisco 804? I sure would like to use the 804, but since one of the interfaces is IDSL, I can't leave the bridge inline and there are no "low" cost (~$400) options for dual Ethernet interface Cisco routers.
If this is a bad idea, please tell me your thoughts via direct email. I know very little about xDSL, so any help is appreciated!
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Rik Guyler
