>
More is better, but 4 is enough to accomplish your goals for sure...
than a 2500 series router? I am referring to the IOS functionality, since
MGS support 11.x or something, not 12 >>
It's going to be a layer 2 box & to be honest, version 10.0 is enough for
what the average person intends to use it for (Telco cloud). I used an
AGS+/ 11.0(22) in my lab (running as a peer router), with a 2501/ 11.3 & had
no compatibility issues. I've used AGS's @ layer 2 (Frame-Relay Switching),
with 12.0 & had no compatibility issues.
interface to an MGS, what do I look for? >>
Same... The AGS (Access Gateway Server) has 9 cards including processor
card & environmental, MGS (Medium Gateway Server) has 4 cards including
processor (no environmental), & CGS (???) has 2 cards including processor
(no environmental). For the most part, they're the same boards. Sometimes
the microcoding (Firmware) is different, but there is no way to tell (that I
know of) before hand... so you just chance it when you buy loose boards.
The AGS has a Cisco Bus (CSC-CCTL) for FDDI, 6 or more 10BaseT Ethernet, &
HSSI.
everything a 2513 can do in terms of bridging traffic from Ethernet to
token
> ring? >>
Works great for this. You do not get NAT & other 11.2 functions though...
pacific cable? Maybe I could get the connectors and make one myself? I
> haven't had much luck in locating connector kits for HDB60 and DB26. >>
Pacific Cable really is the best for this. If you have questions, E-mail
the owner "Dave." The description of what you are looking for is "AGS"
(meaning HD26 on the Pacific site) to whatever you choose. The crossover
cables average about $50 each. I gave up trying to make the cables a long
time ago.
To sum it up, the _GS models (ABC routers as they're known) are very
inexpensive for what they deliver. For the offset in savings ($$$), you
must step back a little with technology & service these old machines
differently. I started with an AGS running version 9.1. I told my wife I
didn't want to become an expert @ fixing it. 2 Years later, I have built
about a dozen AGS's/ MGS's/ CGS's for friends & just replaced my last AGS
with a 4500.
Good Luck (you have my sympathy :o) !!!
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: Albert Lu
To:
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 4:10 PM
Subject: AGS/MGS Questions [7:506]
> Hello Group,
>
> I got a few questions in regards to AGS/MGS routers for a home lab
>
> 1. For most home lab scenarios, is 4 serial interfaces enough? Or is it
> worthwhile to get more interfaces and cables to hook up 4+ routers to the
FR
> switch?
>
> 2. In regards FR switches, am I missing anything with using an MGS rather
> than a 2500 series router? I am referring to the IOS functionality, since
> MGS support 11.x or something, not 12.
>
> 3. Are AGS cards compatible with MGS? If I wanted to add a token ring
> interface to an MGS, what do I look for?
>
> 4. If an MGS router has an ethernet and token ring interface, can that do
> everything a 2513 can do in terms of bridging traffic from ethernet to
token
> ring?
>
> 5. Are there any cheaper alternatives to buying the cables for the MGS at
> pacific cable? Maybe I could get the connectors and make one myself? I
> haven't had much luck in locating connector kits for HDB60 and DB26.
>
> Thanks for anyone's help and any other advice.
>
> Albert
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