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InfinityGaming · 01-07-2009, 04:46 PM

G'day

I've got 31 computers and a server rack that all need access to our business's ADSL2+ connection simultaneously.

We have high load due to the nature of our business, mainly due to our gamers playing online with such games as SecondLife that are awesome at raping our bandwidth

Naturally we have gone in the Cisco direction, and network together through a Cisco Catalyst 3550, 48 Port Switch.

However... my better judgment tells me not to just hook the switch into a standard ADSL2+ modem as I'm sure our internet access speeds will die.

Because our Switch supports 1Gbps connections between computers, my gut feeling is to buy an ADSL2+ modem that also supports that speed.

The catch 22 is do we buy a rack mount Cisco router... or save a few grand and buy another non-rack router that supports 1Gbps, and prey it wont argue with the switch about who should be assigning IP addresses.

Any ideas as to what would work out for us as the best option, possibly through a brand and model number our way too.

( Please note that I'm not Cisco trained, I stumble my way through it as required. In fact the only reason I use Cisco, is because its bloody reliable

)

I'd appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks Guys.

01-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
InfinityGaming Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: XP Pro x32 - SP3	CISCO High Connection Load, Best router option? G'day I've got 31 computers and a server rack that all need access to our business's ADSL2+ connection simultaneously. We have high load due to the nature of our business, mainly due to our gamers playing online with such games as SecondLife that are awesome at raping our bandwidth Naturally we have gone in the Cisco direction, and network together through a Cisco Catalyst 3550, 48 Port Switch. However... my better judgment tells me not to just hook the switch into a standard ADSL2+ modem as I'm sure our internet access speeds will die. Because our Switch supports 1Gbps connections between computers, my gut feeling is to buy an ADSL2+ modem that also supports that speed. The catch 22 is do we buy a rack mount Cisco router... or save a few grand and buy another non-rack router that supports 1Gbps, and prey it wont argue with the switch about who should be assigning IP addresses. Any ideas as to what would work out for us as the best option, possibly through a brand and model number our way too. ( Please note that I'm not Cisco trained, I stumble my way through it as required. In fact the only reason I use Cisco, is because its bloody reliable ) I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks Guys.