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yes PeteLong. R11 is an SVI of 64.64.64.2 1/1 and 1/2 are access to that SVI. and then SVI's going to R1 and R12 for redundancy in case one goes down.<br />
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Pretty simple and makes sense right?
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Hello,<br />
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I am looking at this given topology and I am wondering how would I configure dual ISP in this case? <br />
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- The switch R11, is that switch a must in this case? I am assuming yes since FA1/1 and FA1/2 will be using the same ip of 64.64.64.2. Is there another way I can do this? Easier or better way?<br />
- R1 and R12 interfaces facing the switch, on the switch, I can just create router ports with &quot;no switchport&quot; command. <br />
- Both ISP1 and ISP2 are used at the same time. I could also create IPSLA if one the ISP's fail.<br />
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Does this setup make sense and if not, what would be the better setup or is there a cisco's better practice?<br />
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Hello,

I am looking at this given topology and I am wondering how would I configure dual ISP in this case? 

- The switch R11, is that switch a must in this case? I am assuming yes since FA1/1 and FA1/2 will be using the same ip of 64.64.64.2. Is there another way I can do this? Easier or better way?
- R1 and R12 interfaces facing the switch, on the switch, I can just create router ports with "no switchport" command. 
- Both ISP1 and ISP2 are used at the same time. I could also create IPSLA if one the ISP's fail.

Does this setup make sense and if not, what would be the better setup or is there a cisco's better practice?



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