Re: linux + wan (frame relay)
> Mario Olimpio de Menezes wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I would like to know if Linux (Debian/GNU) can work with wan
> > protocols, especifically frame-relay?
>
An external unit might also be an option. It talks to Linux via
serial/ethernet cable which is why no special support is required.
> Linux has drivers for the frame relay protocol, and drivers
> for "WAN" cards. Stock Linux kernels do not have these drivers
> compiled, neither in the kernel, nor as modules. One must
> recompile the kernel himself for WAN support. It is a fairly
> simple matter to add that support: merely selecting in the
> X or curses configuration menus, typically, for it.
>
> > That's, if I buy a wan card, can I route with Linux?
>
> Certainly!
>
> > Should I expect some troubles?
>
> "Troubles" are pretty relative to expectations; expect
> some work.
>
> > Some limitation?
>
> Open source = no limitation.
>
> > Can I "safely" substitute a Cisco router with a linux+wan card?
>
> It really depends on what features you need. I had a momentary
> reaction remembering an need of OSPF routing using Cisco equipment
> in a past life, but I recover knowing that OSPF has been
> recently added to Linux.
>
> For simple IP routing, yes, you can. For routing with filtering
> (firewalling), yes, you can. For routing with XXXX protocol,
> maybe: we'd have to look more closely.
>
>
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