Not at all. I can offer a Cisco solution that would likely leave change out of
$5K or $6K.
Kind regards,
Michael Hallager
Networkstuff Ltd
> On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 07:42:12AM +1200, Neil Fincham wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I have a client that has asked me to recommend a router to connect
> > their Ethernet network to Telecoms ATM system. I don't know all that
> > much about ATM, and I told them that but I thought I would ask you guys.
> >
> > What would you recommend as a low-cost entry ATM device? Better yet
> > has anyone got something suitable that they want to sell on for cheep?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Oooooh, your clients are in for a bit of a shock. ATM and low cost
> do not go in the same sentence together. ISPs who have bought
> Cisco equipment capable of ATM have spent 10s of thousands for
> the correct ATM card and the modular chassis to go with it.
>
> On the other hand, if you are prepared to be a bit experimental
> you may be able to use a PC installed with Linux and a supported
> PCI ATM card. I've never seen anyone try it though.
>
>
> Regards,
> RH.
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