Re: PM2ER and Reliability

Charles Scott (cscott@freeway.net)
Sat, 16 Sep 1995 01:38:25 -0400 (EDT)

Bruce:
What are they saying abut the PM2ER. I have 2 that I know don't work
properly and another one that I haven't tested in a full configuration.
I'll tell you what I know about this situation but am interested in an
un-tainted comment on what they think is wrong.

Chuck Scott, Pres.
Freeway, Inc.
cscott@freeway.net

On Fri, 15 Sep 1995, Bruce T. Jorgens wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> On another list (inet-access), the robustness of the PM2ER is being
> questioned. Those that have responded 4 or 5 have had bad experiences
> with this product.
>
> As an ISP that has deployed Livingston products in the past, what input
> can a broader group of portmaster users give me with respect to the PM2ER
> product?
>
> I'm specifically looking to deplay a PM2ER or similar device as a remote
> POP using frame relay.
>
> Has the reliability of the PM2ER improved over time (ie. Has Livingston
> been reponsive and fixed the problems)?
>
> Are the extent of the problems with the unit overstated?
>
> Should I find something else to use instead as an integrated terminal
> server and router combonation? I know about the Cisco 2509 and 2511
> products, are there others?
>
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