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Questions about Point-to-Point T-1 connection into network
I have a few questions about a point-to-point T-1 connection between offices and how it ties into the existing network. This is the current config:
Office 1:
This office currently has a DSL connection for Internet access. From the DSL jack on the wall is plugged into the internet port of a Netgear FVS318 Firewall/VPN router. Then everything else is plugged into the router (i.e. servers, workstations, switches, etc.) The Domain controller is located at this office.
Office 2:
This office has DSL for Internet access also. It is connected the same way - DSL jack to the Internet port on a Netgear FVS318 Firewall/VPN router. A VPN tunnel is established from this router to the Office 1 router, so users can access network resources, etc.
Now this is where I'm totally lost. We are getting a point-to-point T-1 line and they are not supplying the routers. My questions are: How exactly is the point-to-point connection tied in? Do I need to get different routers and recreate another VPN tunnel? Or how am I connected to the other office with this point-to-point T-1 line? I'm not sure how the integration of this point-to-point T-1 line will change the topology of the network.
Office 1:
This office currently has a DSL connection for Internet access. From the DSL jack on the wall is plugged into the internet port of a Netgear FVS318 Firewall/VPN router. Then everything else is plugged into the router (i.e. servers, workstations, switches, etc.) The Domain controller is located at this office.
Office 2:
This office has DSL for Internet access also. It is connected the same way - DSL jack to the Internet port on a Netgear FVS318 Firewall/VPN router. A VPN tunnel is established from this router to the Office 1 router, so users can access network resources, etc.
Now this is where I'm totally lost. We are getting a point-to-point T-1 line and they are not supplying the routers. My questions are: How exactly is the point-to-point connection tied in? Do I need to get different routers and recreate another VPN tunnel? Or how am I connected to the other office with this point-to-point T-1 line? I'm not sure how the integration of this point-to-point T-1 line will change the topology of the network.
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That's the one!
I'm not sure that any T1 router is truely "user friendly", but these routers have a web interface that makes it pretty easy to setup.
With a point-to-point leased line, you will provide all your own IP addresses. You can use a different subnet for the link between the two sites.
Example, Office 1
LAN = 192.168.22.x
Adtran LAN interface = 192.168.22.254 255.255.255.0
Adtran T1 ppp interface = 192.168.255.1 255.255.255.0
Office 2
LAN= 192.168.33.x
Adtran LAN interface = 192.168.33.254 255.255.255.0
Adtran T1 ppp interface = 192.168.255.2.0 255.255.255.0
Enable RIP on all 4 routers and off you go!
I'm not sure that any T1 router is truely "user friendly", but these routers have a web interface that makes it pretty easy to setup.
With a point-to-point leased line, you will provide all your own IP addresses. You can use a different subnet for the link between the two sites.
Example, Office 1
LAN = 192.168.22.x
Adtran LAN interface = 192.168.22.254 255.255.255.0
Adtran T1 ppp interface = 192.168.255.1 255.255.255.0
Office 2
LAN= 192.168.33.x
Adtran LAN interface = 192.168.33.254 255.255.255.0
Adtran T1 ppp interface = 192.168.255.2.0 255.255.255.0
Enable RIP on all 4 routers and off you go!
ASKER
That answers my question! Thank you for such a prompt response. Should be deploying this in the next couple of weeks. I'll post another question if I run into any problems. thanks agan!
ASKER
I found the router you suggested online. Is this the correct one that I need to get:
http://www.nextwarehouse.com/prod.cfm/49521/4200862L1
How "user-friendly" is this router to configure?
thank you!