[cisco-voip] RAS

[Walenta, Phil]

What you're referring to does already exist.  Just in a very large
platform (AS53XX).  There are NM based modems you can get for the
smaller routers, but they generally require a PRI interface for
termination.  If you go that route, you can build it this way:

PC -> network -> 26XX/28XX/36XX with digital modem bank -> PRI ->
Wherever 

The PC would be using com port redirect software.  Only software I know
of that does this right now is from Tactical Software -
http://www.tacticalsoftware.com

I've used this in many places and it works exceptionally well.

-----Original Message-----
From: cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net
[mailto:cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Voll, Scott
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 4:17 PM
To: cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
Subject: [cisco-voip] RAS

OK-

You can laugh at me, but I think this would be a great idea.  Does Cisco
Already have something to flip the bill?

We currently run VoIP.  I have 3 ATA's plugged into a RAS Server.  I
thought about using a 2511 with a bunch of modems but what a mess.
(switch - ata - modem - 2511)

Then I thought about getting a 8 port modem card for a 2600 which would
make the cabling a little less messy. (switch - ata - 26xx)

What would be great is a way for CM to terminate the modem call and
place it on the network.  Does Cisco make something like that?  

If not, Cisco should make a module for a 26xx that had an Ethernet port
that could terminate modem calls and route them out a FE connect on to
the network.  This would take care of the mess and resources needed.  

Any other ideas are welcome.  

Scott



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