Re: So... what's the best routing solution for..

["Roeland M.J. Meyer" <rmeyer () mhsc com>]

At 09:44 PM 6/10/98 -0400, Jon Zeeff wrote:
> > ... a small operation with a few computers (maybe three or four servers
> > plus a handful of other computers)...
> >
> > ... that is not multihomed, and in fact will just be running an Ethernet
> > link down to the ISP downstairs...
> >
> > ...that is too small to get an ASN and therefore can't do BGP...
> >
> > Do I go with gated or something similar, or try to pick up a cheap used
> > router... because I am going to be in this situation within the next
> > couple months.
> >
> > Suggestions?
>
> Don't use any routing protocol at all.  Actually, skip having your
> own router too.

Agreed, we ran default static routes for a long time. Y'all don't even need
a router. I might recommend a LinkSys 2-port ethernet switch, though.
(Control collision domains, See DataComm Warehouse.).
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