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If I have a traditional data T1 coming in at 1.54 speed and ask the ISP to double the line speed for me to 3.0mps do I need additional WIC in Routers on both ends to accomodate and do I have to configure both routers to accomodate the increase in bandwidth or do they just turn up the speed to 3 upon my request....thanks again,

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thanks. private point-to-point - are you versed enough to let me know how I would configure the router for the new wic: sample commands that would help me with configuring- only know basic cisco level knowledge- the WAN router is 2811 and the router at the location is a 2600 series

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I'm sorry I don't know enough about configuring routers. I'd recommend asking ISPs if they would handle this.

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You may also check with providers in your area if Metro Ethernet is available. The provider gives you an ethernet handoff so there is no router configuration on each end.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_ethernet
http://www.qwest.com/largebusiness/enterprisesolutions/products/ethernet/moe.html

The bandwidth can scale with a phone call if you need to grow. Shop lots of vendors including cable companies. Time Warner in my area has very cost effective business private point to point offerings. Check forums in craigslist, www.broadbandreports.com for solutions other businesses are using in your area.

If you get to a point where you're reading a contract, remember everything is negotiable (doesn't hurt to try). You can ask them to buy out old contracts from their competitors (the service they are replacing), reduced renewal periods, make contracts month to month after intial commitment is met instead of year to year, etc. There's always something better out there than your current vendor. Protect yourself though. Telco salespeople can be snakes.

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Thanks we have already commited and they will not assist with the config- unless we $$$ more. My concern now is how to configure the interface(s) at this point.....anyone have a clue?