I have a really huge level of paranoia about a network connected puter
also being connected via modem, especially to an isp.
Brian "Sonic" Whalen
Success = Preparation + Opportunity
On Thu, 30 Aug 2001, EA Louie wrote:
> no no no, Bri - that's a GOOD thing.
>
> 1. you can authenticate them for access to dial-out
> 2. you consolidate (pool) the resource, so that fewer dedicated outbound
> lines are required
> 3. it's more secure (no one can set their desktop up to answer a modem
call
> thereby remvoing that security threat)
> 4. people tend to abuse it less because they feel they're being monitored
> (the centralized paranoia syndrome)
> 5. easier to maintain than individual dial modems scattered all over the
> office/building/campus
>
> It works GREAT when implemented properly. The only support problem becomes
> the absolutely clueless users, and they're always a problem anyway, so
> that's a wash. ;-)
>
> Enterprise networking...what a concept!
>
> -e-
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Whalen"
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 3:43 PM
> Subject: RE: Dial in/Dial Out modem bank [7:17929]
>
>
> > You actually allow users to dial out from their desktops, while connected
> > to a lan??
> >
> > The horror of it..
> >
> > Brian "Sonic" Whalen
> > Success = Preparation + Opportunity
> >
> >
> > On Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Jim Dixon wrote:
> >
> > > Cisco AS5300 should handled your needs nicely.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mike Momb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 2:56 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Dial in/Dial Out modem bank [7:17929]
> > >
> > >
> > > To all you cisco wizards,
> > >
> > > What Cisco product would you recommend for dial in/dial out capability
> on a
> > > LAN. We have many users who dial into our network and do work from
> home.
> > > We also have users that would like to dial out from their desktop
> without
> > > using stand alone modems. Something that would handle at least 16
> > > simultaneous users. We currently use a product that is slow and
> sometimes
> > > it locks up. Any advice/input would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Mike
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