Multiple Site Network

Steve Fogelson (fogelf@bji.net)
Wed, 25 Dec 1996 10:54:48 -0800

I need some advise. I have a point to point 56K connection (cost $900
per month) between two Novell servers using SPX/IPX. There are 3 work
stations tied to the Novell server at the remote end of this connection.
I have a frame relay 56K connection (cost $450 per month) between our
ISP provider and our main site. This is our internet connection. We
have a IRX 211 at the main site to connect to the 56K frame relay. The
IRX 211 connects to an NT (internet server) on one ether port and the
main Novell server an the other ether port. I allow SPX/IPX and IP
between the two ports.

Can I get rid of the point to point connection and connect the remote
site to the frame relay cloud and use SPX/IPX over the frame relay cloud
to connect the remote and main Novell servers. Also I imagine the
remote would have access to the internet as well.

What Livingston equipment would I use at the remote end? An IRX?

What security issues do I need to be concerned about? (I'm using
filters on our current IRX 211)

Will there be significant performance changes?

Can I add another site and connect to the frame relay cloud?

Could I have a T1 frame relay connection at the main site and 56K frame
relay connections at the remote sites? Can you mix them up?

What Livingston equipment do I need?

Thanks in advance

Steve Fogelson
IPS Incorporated