[NTLUG:Discuss] LAN Planning II

[Aaron Goldblatt]

> configuration options and higher performance: The
> Ascend router is likely  to be slow (in comparison
> with the linux router)  which defeats the purpose of

Because that would require purchase of equipment I don't already 
have -- that is, an ISDN modem.  The Pipeline's purpose is to route 
packets to the Internet over a 64K ISDN connection.  I've used 
them before; it's plenty fast for the purpose.

The Linux box's function will be to route packets between the 10 
and 100 networks.  It's functionality that already exists and doesn't 
require the purchase of additional equipment beyond what I've 
already acquired.

>  getting an auto-sensing 10/100 switch...that way you
> can connect the wireless AP to the switch.  

A 10/100 switch the size I want (16 ports or greater) is wildly 
expensive for my budget, especially from a manufacturer I'm willing 
to use.  I know people have had good luck with SMC and Dlink 
products; I have not, and have found that you get what you pay for.  
That's why I'm basically an all 3COM house.  The speed and 
reliability are worth the extra money it costs me.

ag