There's an 800 series DSL box with built-in voice ports, the 827-4v. Wouldn't two of those serve as a voice lab, with traffic going over the ethernet ports? Should be able to buy two new ones for under $1500 total. I know that the config examples and scenarios show the VoIP data going out over the ATM/DSL line, but couldn't it route the VoIP over the e0 as well?
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/827.htm
-jon-
-----Original Message-----
From: Jon
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 10:25 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Voice for lab
I have a 3810, it is NOT cheap. The 2600 series is modular, so more useful
in the long run. The 2600 requires both a voice processor card ($750-1200,
1 or 2 VIC support) and the personality card (VIC - $300 new) to do voice.
The least expensive way to go is get a 1750. The 1750 uses the same
personality (VIC = FXS, E&M, FXO) cards as the 2600 and you do not need the
extra (expensive) voice processor card like the 2600. You can get a new
1750 for about $1600, add $300 for a FXS and you are ready to go, with VPN
to boot! Used, you can find one for about $1000.00 with voice, or buy a
used 1750 alone for $500-$800 and spend $300 for the new voice card (VIC).
The VICs have 2 ports per card. The 1750 has 3 card slots, 1 is dedicated
to VIC use. the other 2 can be other WAN cards or VICs.
You may be able to get a used 2600 with voice for $1500.00 (Usually a FXO,
the FXS is better for home use since you can plug a regular phone directly
into it) . The 3810 is even more expensive.
Also remember, You need access to 2 voice routers to make it useful.
Jon
"Brian" wrote in message
> I am wanting to add voice to my lab. I was thinking a cheap way to do
> with was some 26xx routers and voice cards.
>
> What about the MC3810 though? Does that use the same
> commands/configuration as any other FXO/FXS etc? I mean, can I
> essentailly use it as good as a 2610 for example as far as doing voice
> scenerios?
>
> Brian
