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From: dklann@heurikon.UUCP (David Klann)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip,comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Router Info Request
Message-ID: <336@heurikon.UUCP>
Date: 31 May 89 18:40:42 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Heurikon Corp., Madison WI
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I suspect that this is an often asked question, but here goes anyway...

	Background:
Our company is setting up a new network configuration.  Part of that new
network involves two geographically separate offices.  Our intention is
to set up a leased line between the two offices for purposes of data
communication.  There will exist in each office Ethernet-based networks
communicating via TCP/IP and NFS or RFS (undecided).  We need a way to
connect the networks over the leased data line.

	Questions:
My understanding is that a pair of routers on each end is the way to go.
Is that correct?
What kind of router hardware/software is available?
What brand of router hardware/software is good?
What brand of router hardware/software is inexpensive?
Are there other alternatives?

Any and all help is appreciated.  Please e-mail responses, and I'll
summarize to the net if appropriate.

Thanks!
David Klann
Heurikon Corporation
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