Cisco replacement for RAS server?

[lorettaharris]

Hi,

I have several users who sometimes must use a dial-up RAS connection to download/upload their email. Internet access is not always available where they are traveling. We currently use Microsoft's RAS server but it can be flaky. Am I correct that Cisco has a type of dial-in server/router that could be used for this purpose? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[makchitale]

There are a wide range of platforms that can be used as an Access server for dial up users.

AS5350 / AS5400 when using T1/E1 lines & internal digital modems

C3600/C3700 with T1 lines & internal digital modems also can use internal analog modems (NM-AM).

The correct choice will depend on what the setup requirements are:

1) Number of simultaneous calls expected & average connect time.

2) Whether we have a T1/E1 (PRI/ CAS) connectivity or just POTS phone lines.

Thanks, Mak

[lorettaharris]

Mak,

We have very simple needs. Just one POTS (maybe two) line. It would be rare for the number of simultaneous calls to go beyond 1 since there are only about 4 people who would be using this. So I guess the C3600/C3700 would work? Does this mean I wouldn't need to use Microsoft's RRAS server at all?

Thanks for your help.

[makchitale]

In fact a c1700 (say c1751) or a c2600 with a WIC-2AM would do the job, this will be a complete replacement for the MS RAS server.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2797/products_tech_note09186a00800ad45b.shtml

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps221/index.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps259/index.html

Thanks, Mak