Re: Some Advice.
Damien T. (damient@livewire.comsec.net)
Thu, 22 May 1997 22:41:28 -0700 (PDT)
At 03:14 PM 5/22/97 -0400, Jon Lewis wrote:
>I'd say pick up a Cisco 2501 used and a BAT FT1 csu/dsu. You can get a
>used 2501 for somewhere around $1000, a BAT for around $300, but of course
>you have to plan to purchase SmartNet for $275/year so that you have a
>warranty and tech support on the 2501. SmartNet really is a good deal
>considering you get advance replacement of routers gone bad, IOS updates,
>and 24/7 tech support for network-down problems.
>
>If you're stuck on Livingston, look for a similar used IRX.
And don't forget to budget $6,500/year instead of $275/year if you want 24/7
tech support...or at least the privilege of opening a ticket 24/7 and
waiting for someone to call you back eventually...
Damien