[nsp] Proper way of doing dial backup for an ethernet(DSL) link

[Krzysztof Adamski]

What I'm asking is, from all the possible ways that are now available,
what is it best way? Running BGP, is this a good thing, or would RIP be
better, or OSPF? Or should I use DDR?

K

 On Thu, 1 Aug 2002, Josh Duffek wrote:

> There is no real way to do this right now, without some dynamic
> routing/floating statics(or dialer watch).  There is a feature request bug
> for what you want though...CSCds88143...someone is working on it right now.
> 
> josh
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Krzysztof Adamski" <k@adamski.org>
> To: <cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 4:15 PM
> Subject: [nsp] Proper way of doing dial backup for an ethernet(DSL) link
> 
> 
> > I have a DSL link that is terminated as an Ethernet connection, I would
> > like to setup a dialup failover for it. Since it is an Ethernet I can't
> > watch the physical interface.
> > I have a cisco 1721 on the remote end.
> >
> > One way is to run BGP between the two points and then to "watch" a route.
> >
> > But what is the best way of doing this, I have full control of both ends,
> > but at the same time I want to protect the central point from the remote.
> >
> > K
> >
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