Need Network Recomendations

Discussion in 'Tech Help' started by RamRod, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. RamRod

    RamRod M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    I need suggestions on what to use (equipment) to connect two separate offices, and have it as thought it is on the same network.

    Right now we are connected through "point to point" (DSL/T1/64K), and the router we use (NetVanta) has a WAN port and is configured accordingly to the T1 router in 2nd location..

    We are upgrading to Broadband, so we lose the PTP, and need a WAN router to have a constant connection to each network at each location..

    any thoughts??

    RamRod
    RamRod, Mar 15, 2011
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  2. IWazInYoMoM69

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    IWazInYoMoM69, Mar 15, 2011
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  3. kr0me

    kr0me Head Docking Agent Staff Member Leader

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    Thoughts...

    MPLS
    NAT

    Are they on a domain or a workgroup?

    You'll need two DC's, firewall, switches at each location, a couple of routers. You'll also need a net connection at each location (for the mpls).


    and meh for cisco... foundry is cheaper and (imo) better/easier.
    kr0me, Mar 15, 2011
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  4. kr0me

    kr0me Head Docking Agent Staff Member Leader

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    oh, and make sure they're on a different subnet or your nat will be retarded.
    kr0me, Mar 15, 2011
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  5. RamRod

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IwazInYoMom69 @ Mar 15 2011, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
    Holy shite !! They purchaser's assholes are puckering over this > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16833124127 . << is this not a good router..

    We have a Windows server at each location (Domain), Broadband Modem at each location, and switches at each location. Just need a way to get the separate networks to seems as there in the same building.. :)

    I am the one who has to administer and have only intermediate knowledge (way beyond novice, way below expert).
    RamRod, Mar 15, 2011
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  6. Bender

    Bender Squad Perk Nazi Staff Member Leader

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    ^^I have a RV082 around here somewhere and it's a piece of giant donkey shit [​IMG]

    It's definitely not a Cisco product but a Linksys... also when you call support you get the C Grade-Indian crew that struggles to read from the tech support manual.
    Bender, Mar 15, 2011
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  7. kr0me

    kr0me Head Docking Agent Staff Member Leader

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    listen to bender.. but it sounds like all you need (or close to all you need) is a couple of decent routers.
    kr0me, Mar 15, 2011
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  8. RamRod

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bender @ Mar 15 2011, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

    LOL !!
    RamRod, Mar 15, 2011
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  9. IWazInYoMoM69

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    So you're just trying to tree the branches? What Windows server are you using (OS)?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kr0me @ Mar 15 2011, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
    It's now brocade and it's not much cheaper. As far as easier, I think that is totally dependent on what you're familiar with.
    IWazInYoMoM69, Mar 15, 2011
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