The Enterprise Class Teleworker solution has been deployed using 831s as end points. The IOS code required is 12.3(8)T5.http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6660/products_white_paper0900aecd80267995.shtml

I agree that doing the background research will be helpful. A strong QoS architecture is key in a successful deployment, especially with all of the different switching platforms.The Enterprise QoS design guide should be a good starting place. You'l...

Since you're running relatively new code you can use the new feature implemented to workaround the issue.Under the 2600's interface connected to the 1600, put: 'no cdp log mismatch duplex'

The root port is the port closest to the root bridge. A designated port is a non-blocking port. The root bridge will have all designated ports.Here's a crude diagram to clarify: A (root bridge) / \ B---CThe ports...