Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 10:23:20 -0400 (EDT) From: John Capo <jc@irbs.com> To: ctassell@isn.net Cc: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Starting Out Message-ID: <199510201423.KAA19792@irbs.irbs.com> In-Reply-To: <199510191924.FAA00085@phoenix.isn.net> from "Charles Tassell" at Oct 20, 95 05:49:18 am
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Charles Tassell writes: > > I'm just starting out on setting up a provider using FreeBSD and would like > some "specifics" on what I need in the line of hardware. > > What I mean by specifics are what network interfaces, do I need a seperate > machine for a router, what brand of multi-port serial card will work best with > FreeBSD and support around 10 modems (or what would be a better alternative to > a multi-port serial card) A pointer to a FAQ would be much appretiated, as I > have never set up a network from scratch... > > BTW: Here are the particulars of the provider: > 560K line to the internet > Starting with 5-10 dial in PPP lines and a couple of direct > 56K feeds to customers > Limited host access (shell style accounts) > If you haven't read David's FAQ, you should do so immediately. http://www.amazing.com/internet/faq.html http://www.amazing.com/internet/faq.txt Emerging Technologies has sync serial cards and drivers for FreeBSD. http://www.etinc.com FreeBSD supports several async serial cards. I have one client using Riscom 8 port cards and I know they work well. They use it on a freenet box with Livingston PM2E-30s for the real dial-ups. You should seriously consider using a terminal server, Livingston PM2E-10 for instance. Visit http://www.livingston.com for info and http://www.whnet.com/wolfgang for pricing. Router, modems, shell acounts, all on one machine is a bit much. A router, shell/mail/www machine, and a terminal server is a typical configuration. John Capo IRBS Engineering High performance FreeBSD systems
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