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From: mag%WLBR@WLV.IMSD.CONTEL.COM (Margaret Wahl)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip
Subject: IP routers
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Date: 22 Feb 90 00:47:31 GMT
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Subject: IP routers

We are interested in adding an IP router to our existing network.  Currently,
we have a Class C (255 addresses) network, but will have to add another Class C
subnet shortly.  We will be running the new Class C network on the same cable
as the old Class C network, thus no need for a bridge/router today.  We are
investigating various methods.   Does anyone have any experience with the
following methods?  Comments/Suggestions?

1.  Use our gateway machine (Vax 11/750, Berkeley 4.3) as the router.  Add
    more memory to handle the load.

2.  Use a 286 or 386 PC with PCROUTE (a public domain program) - An IP routing
    program for the IBM PC.  (available from Vance Morrison, Northwestern U.)

3.  Use a Cisco, Proteon or Wellfleet router.


Thanks in advance.  Please send email replies to mag%wlbr@wlv.imsd.contel.com.

Maggie Wahl
mag%wlbr@wlv.imsd.contel.com