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Can I use a Cisco 1803 Router as an ISDN modem?
Hi,
I am interested in purchasing a Cisco 1803 router and see that the 1800 series has an ISDN backup option. I also have an application that specifically uses an existing ISDN line to connect and transmit data.
Can I use the 1803 as my ethernet router and also as a replacement to the existing ISDN modem, or is it an internet backup only?
Thanks
I am interested in purchasing a Cisco 1803 router and see that the 1800 series has an ISDN backup option. I also have an application that specifically uses an existing ISDN line to connect and transmit data.
Can I use the 1803 as my ethernet router and also as a replacement to the existing ISDN modem, or is it an internet backup only?
Thanks
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Hi, thanks for commenting,
Just to be clear; you're saying that the router can be used as an ISDN modem aswell as normal ethernet routing? Not one or the other?
How would the PC (with the ISDN requiring application) know to connect using ISDN through the router? I am assuming here that the only connection between the PC and the router would be the ethernet cable?
Thanks
Just to be clear; you're saying that the router can be used as an ISDN modem aswell as normal ethernet routing? Not one or the other?
How would the PC (with the ISDN requiring application) know to connect using ISDN through the router? I am assuming here that the only connection between the PC and the router would be the ethernet cable?
Thanks
Yes the 1803 can be directly used as an isdn backup.
This is according to
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps5853/ps6184/product_data_sheet0900aecd8028a95f_ps5853_Products_Data_Sheet.html
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Thanks, I guess what I am asking is;
Can it ONLY be used as an isdn backup?
or
Can it be used as an ISDN backup in the case of ASDL/SDSL failure AND when the DSL is working correctly; use its ISDN functionality to replace the existing ISDN modem (ie. dialup, transmit, disconnect)?.
For further info, the existing ISDN line is only used for transmitting data to the receiving party. It currently does not provide internet access, however I appreciate this will need to change in order for it to work as a DR solution.
Thanks
Can it ONLY be used as an isdn backup?
or
Can it be used as an ISDN backup in the case of ASDL/SDSL failure AND when the DSL is working correctly; use its ISDN functionality to replace the existing ISDN modem (ie. dialup, transmit, disconnect)?.
For further info, the existing ISDN line is only used for transmitting data to the receiving party. It currently does not provide internet access, however I appreciate this will need to change in order for it to work as a DR solution.
Thanks
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@ Mistralol & Ampranti;
Yes, the application uses a direct approach, it searches for ISDN adaptors on the local machine and uses whatever it finds. The number to dial is configured within the application. As for the sceanrio where ISDN backup is in use and the application needs to be used, this is not a problem as we will take down the backup connection if neccessary to allow the app to work. The applciation is only used periodically so shouldnt cause too much issue. I think my solution is to keep the existing ISDN modem and use the router as backup seperately. The ISDN boxes have two inputs so that wont be an issue either.
Thanks for your input
Yes, the application uses a direct approach, it searches for ISDN adaptors on the local machine and uses whatever it finds. The number to dial is configured within the application. As for the sceanrio where ISDN backup is in use and the application needs to be used, this is not a problem as we will take down the backup connection if neccessary to allow the app to work. The applciation is only used periodically so shouldnt cause too much issue. I think my solution is to keep the existing ISDN modem and use the router as backup seperately. The ISDN boxes have two inputs so that wont be an issue either.
Thanks for your input
Since you already have isdn modem, you can use any linux/windows m/c for routing/proxy, if the scenario is small. Will be a cost saving.
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