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IT only access for DSL connection

Hello,

We currently have a bonded T1 (2 x 1.5mb) line for our entire staff. We have a DSL line that is used only for a fail over. We want to use this DSL connection for about 2 to 5 devices in the IT department. We are wondering if there is anyone out there that has configured their network to use two separate / divided internet connections.

We have cisco 2960 switches, cisco asa5510, separate VLANs for static devices, workstations, wireless access, and IP phones.

Any help would be appreciated.

IT-Monkey-Dave

We have 2 Internet connections: A 20/20 line for "important stuff" and VIP users; and a Comcast cable modem 22/5 line for everything else. I've set it up so basically anyone using DHCP to get an IP address is on the Comcast line. Any user or device (including servers) with a static IP uses the 20/20 line. I have a separate firewall for each. The users on DHCP have a default gateway IP of Firewall #1 LAN Port. The users on the 20/20 line have a default gateway of the IP of Firewall #2 LAN Port.

This has worked out pretty well for us. It's not very intelligent or high-tech but it's effective and works.

I've also set up the firewalls for auto failover in case one or the other of the lines goes down.

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