On Thu, 13 Jul 2000, you wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> We are currently considering implementing bandwidth management in our US
> network.. presently, we're using cisco routers which we can possibly use for
> shaping.. we're also considering packetshaper.. does anyone, especially from
> ISPs have experience using them (cisco, packetshaper)? How about a linux
> router? I believe linux's advanced router feature(iproute2) is capable of
> such too. In my opinion, any well-configured dedicated unix router shouldnt
> be any inferior to dedicated routers. i'd be glad to hear pros and cons from
> actual user's point-of-view on any bandwidth-managing device.
A linux packet shaper is definitely the way to go (at least for one who doesn't
want to shell out the $$$ for a cisco or packeteer). Unfortunately there's so
little documentation on the linux advanced router for it to be very useful
right now. But i've tried it, and it works! If you are willing and interested
to invest in the time to set up a packet shaping linux server, this is the
solution for you.
But if you're already got a high end cisco, or are used to the GUI, knobs, bells
and whistles of a commercial packet shaper configurator, then go with that, it
will save you a lot of grief.
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