11-02-2002 03:36 PM - edited 03-04-2019 02:49 AM
I want to setup a small isp 500-1000 users, all located in a small geographical area within the same area code. I can get a T-1 for about $699 per month. users will be dial-up at this stage. Issues are
equipment
configurations
any help or feedback
** budget is llimited of course about $10,000 USD**
thanks
Salman
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11-02-2002 03:45 PM
Not sure how much you can get for $10,000. But here is my design.
You can either use a big one router AS5850 to accomodate more then 1500+ users at the same time (works for future growth as well)
Or one or two AS5400 routers with T1 cards
11-02-2002 03:45 PM
Not sure how much you can get for $10,000. But here is my design.
You can either use a big one router AS5850 to accomodate more then 1500+ users at the same time (works for future growth as well)
Or one or two AS5400 routers with T1 cards
11-03-2002 07:51 AM
Thank you for the info. I am checking availability of the equipment. Will go with the AS5850 for right now. I am only CCNA plus 25% CCNP right now. Goal is CCIE- comm and services. I think this endeavor will help. Again thanks
11-03-2002 11:13 AM
Interesting goal. Here is a question. If you go the AS5850 route with 1 T1 how many users can be connected through dial up at the same time on the single T1 and all getting the max. bandwidth for dialup?
11-04-2002 11:57 AM
All 23. The 5850 is speced to handle up to 96 T1's or 5 CT3's.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/as/5850/prodlit/ungat_ds.htm
11-27-2002 08:34 PM
You need more than a single t-1. What will be terminating your calls? Are you going to get a PRI as well?
I
started a small ISP myself almost 2 years ago. I started with:
Com Lines:
1 T-1 line @ $1,100.00/month
2 PRI lines @ $750.00 each/month
Cisco Equipment:
1 3640 router with 2WAN (t-1) cards and 1 BRI card(for back-up) @ $17,000.00
1 5300 Access Server with 2 48 port MICA Modems @ I think $45,000.00
1 2900 Cat. Switch @ aprox. $1,800.00
1 Pix 512 Firewall @ $????.??
I'm sorry to say but 10,000.00 wont get you far. My advise to you is to stay out of the ISP business. Because of Telcos , there is no money to be made in a small Dial-Up ISP.
11-30-2002 06:56 PM
Are you still in the isp business? If so what keeps you there? On the telco and money part I have to agree. Benefits of a free marketplace are however niches can be exploited in almost any area. I would value your best practices and lessons learned if possible email war1029@hotmail.com. Thankyou for the input
Regards
Salman
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