Extending a lan via a point to point T1 using a TA 904?

[htztrek]

Can I use two Total Access 904 units to extend my LAN from one location to another over a point to point T1?  If so does anyone have a configuration that i can use?

Thanks.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Htztrek,

Thanks for posting!   Generally speaking, we do not recommend the Total Access 900 series units be used in a bridging (extend your LAN) application.  There are a few reasons for this, but the most important is that you cannot inplement QoS on bridged interfaces.  If the unit will be running VoIP, this will be an issue.  In a routed environment, the TA 904 should work fine. Typically you will have similar units on each end of the T-1 that will run a protocol such as PPP.  Configuring PPP in AOS is the guide you will want to reference for setting this up.  Below is a very basic example which is shown on page 38 of the linked guide.

interface eth 0/1

  ip address 208.61.209.1 255.255.255.248

  no shutdown

!

interface t1 1/1

  tdm-group 1 timeslots 1-24 speed 64

  no shutdown

!

interface ppp 1

  ip address 65.162.109.202 255.255.255.252

  no shutdown

  cross-connect 1 t1 1/1 1 ppp 1

!

ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 ppp 1

Thanks!

David

[Anonymous]

Htztrek,

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Thanks,

David