05-12-2014 03:59 AM - edited 03-07-2019 07:25 PM
Hi,
I am a newbie to the world of routing and switching.
Our company is planning to start a new site and the internet service provider is providing a 100 Mbps link.
I am confused about the options about where to terminate the ISP link.
Can I terminate it on the layer 3 switch 3750X (which will also be the core switch for the remote site)?
or should I need to buy a new 3925 router to terminate the ISP link?
What are the general guidelines to decide? Can you please help?
Regards
Pete
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05-12-2014 06:36 AM
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For a general guideline, you select hardware to meet both performance and feature requirements. ISRs have a much, much richer feature set than L3 switches like the 3750X. Without knowing what your feature requirements might be, I would lean toward the 3925.
05-12-2014 07:45 AM
You need a router, your switch does not support NAT.
I suspect you have been presented with a RJ45?
Martin
05-12-2014 06:36 AM
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For a general guideline, you select hardware to meet both performance and feature requirements. ISRs have a much, much richer feature set than L3 switches like the 3750X. Without knowing what your feature requirements might be, I would lean toward the 3925.
05-12-2014 08:21 AM
Thanks a lot Joseph
Is there a tool I can use to decide if I get more details on the requirements?
Regards
Pete
05-12-2014 09:32 AM
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The feature navigator tool (support contract requirement?) might be used, but you normally start with your requirements and then see if they are met.
PS:
An example is what Martin mentions, i.e. routers generally offer NAT and "small" L3 switches, like your 3750X do not. What we don't know is whether you'll need NAT, although there's a good chance you will if want your LAN users to have Internet access and if you don't have any other appliances.
Another example might be site-to-site VPN, again you'll find this feature on most routers but not on most "small" L3 switches.
05-12-2014 07:45 AM
You need a router, your switch does not support NAT.
I suspect you have been presented with a RJ45?
Martin
05-12-2014 08:18 AM
Thanks Martin
05-22-2014 02:05 PM
Hello, Peter. ISR would be the best solution in order for you to support NAT. Check this link for a comparison of ISR that can suit your requirements. (http://cs.co/9009i00N). Please send me an e-mail (adawa@cisco.com) if you have additional concerns or need local Cisco support. Kind regards and hope this helps!
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