[svlug] Re: Re: Frame-Relay setup/HW...

[Javilk]

> > is anyone using the "bridging feature" of linux' kernel ???
> > it allows multiple ethernet segments say in multiple buildings
> > to look like one huge ethernet LAN... ( real handy for not needing
> > to do subnetting )
> >  
> > otherwise,  I suspect we need to get a "real router" and run
> > cisco's bridging sw on it...runs good... ( not cheap $4-$8k range )
> 
> that's nuts. We simply use switch hubs for the computer room and the many
> depertmental hub downlinks.

    When traffic reaches a critical level, one needs to segment the local
area network so as to reduce traffic that crosses segments. This is why
patch plug boards are so common in some areas, and why they use subnet
masks, etc.  I've had a lot of message traffic problems on some consulting
assignments.  Whenever that happens, they re-assign the portion of the
network I am using, juggling plugs to balance the load.

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