there is an option with Cisco routers to do some encapsulation of dtc
packets into IP packets and send them through the network and then unwrap
the packed at the other end of the router.  we do this between Springville,
UT and Edmonton Canada via a international port in Toronto.  this has been
working for 4 months with no problems in the WAN.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Durand [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 5:21 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Network Connection
>
> The biggest piece of advice I can give you before hand is that if you
> do decide to go with terminals and put a DTC at the other sight,
> you will have to turn on bridging on the routers.  (okay, I know there
> are work arounds using DTC Manager on each end but I don't want
> to get into it).
>
> The obvious advantages are:
> 1.      PC's are more versatile than terminals
> 2.      If done right the connection is much faster.
>
> Disadvantages  are:
> 1.      cost (pc's are more expensive)
> 2.      set up time (especially true if you don't do much/any network
>         connections now).
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Barry Durand
>
>
>
> On 28 Oct 99, at 21:41, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
> > Part of my organisation will soon be relocated to another site outside
> town.
> > My HP3000 boxes remain here and the users on the other site will access
> the
> > HPs via the network using Reflection Terminal Emulators. What are the
> pros
> > and cons of network connection as opposed to serial link that they
> currently
> > have (dumb terminals)? Will comms protocols be an issue.? general advice
> > will be grately appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Al
> >
>
>
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> Barry Durand           [log in to unmask]
> Allegro Consultants    408.252.2330
> Opinions are mine, not my employer's
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