Chapter 2. Cisco Frame Relay Devices and Network Implementation

Network designers and implementers often find themselves with the compelling task of selecting the most appropriate network devices for WAN connectivity. The selection criteria usually involve a number of factors, such as bandwidth requirements, equipment cost, and scalability options. The first section of this chapter will consider the typical networking devices, serial interfaces, and the common cabling standards used in a general Frame Relay network. Then the chapter will take a look at Cisco's wide range of router product lines and wide-area switches that offer a complete end-to-end solution to customers. Later in the chapter, Cisco's implementation of the Frame Relay technology ...

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