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I have a spare 2611XM router lying around and want to connect branch offices via ds3 and t1's. Is the 2611 sufficient for this task, or do i need a 2800 router?
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I have a spare 2611XM router lying around and want to connect branch offices via ds3 and t1's. Is the 2611 sufficient for this task, or do i need a 2800 router?

Can a cisco 2611XM router handle a t3 NM and 2  t1 interfaces?

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