Believe me, I know I'd like it. I use one just about every day at work.
However, for $133 I can get something that is almost as useful to me.
If I needed another router that had two serial and an ethernet, then I'd
get the 2509 just because I like them. However, since I don't need
those interfaces, I'd basically be purchasing a very pricey switchbox.
:-)
>>> "Dennis Laganiere" 7/23/01 12:36:28
PM >>>
Besides that, once you start using a Terminal Server you just can't go
back
to working without one in your lab. If you haven't used one, imagine
having
a remote control to move the cable between console ports. Trust me,
you'll
like it...
--- Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Kelly D Griffin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 11:05 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Yet another Terminal Server Question [7:13396]
You need to learn how to do reverse telnet from a Cisco router. This
will
allow you to connect to multiple devices while being vty'ed or
console'ed
into a router. It is not that you need to be local, but it comes in
handy
if you have a remote router that has a modem and it is AUX-CON cabled
to
another router. This way you can manage multiple devices with one
modem.
p.s. You may need to know it for the CCIE Lab.
Kelly D Griffin, CCNA, CCDA
Network Engineer
Kg2 Network Design
877.418.4025
http://www.kg2.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Neiberger"
To:
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 12:27 PM
Subject: Yet another Terminal Server Question [7:13396]
> I keep seeing 500-CS, 2509, and 2511 thrown out as suggestions for a
> terminal server, but aren't these a little expensive when you really
> just want a serial switch?
>
> Is there a reason that more people don't use a simple serial
switchbox
> for home lab study? I'm looking through the Black Box catalog and I
see
> part # SW077A for $133.00. It's a 6-to-1 RJ-45 switch. Is there
some
> reason why I wouldn't be able to get one of those instead of
spending
> hundreds of dollars on a 2509?
>
> I keep thinking there must be something I'm missing because I don't
> recall seeing anyone suggest a switchbox for this application. If
> there's a reason for it, I'd like to know before I spend the dough
on
> the switch.
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
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