network setup

[choisam77]

hi. i'm very new to networking. i need some help choosing equipments for my network. i have one t1 point to point and either one t1 internet or cable. i might need both of t1 internet and cable later on but for now i only need one. i will be using 10 computer station but within a year will be using 24. another 2 year maybe 48. we are planning to use t1 point to point for just one application alone and other using t1 internet/cable. bandwidth wise 10-15 stations will eat up all t1. i think i need router and switch but not sure what to get or how the setup will look like. if anyone can help me i would really appreciate it. thanks.

ps we are equity trading firm. we need stable and fast network.

[thisisshanky · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Since 1841 has only 2 slots, and if you put one wic-1dsu-t1-v2 card (1 port T1 card) on each slot, you are out of options for a third t1 if you plan to add in the future. Versus if you spend money on a 2811 or 2821 right now, you get 4 HWIC slots and also a network module slot. This provides a lot of expansion options, if you wish to go beyond the 2 T1 limit...

Hope that makes sense.

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[choisam77]

thanks. that clarified my questions.