When would you need this: When you need to configure your router to operate on ADSL line provided by an ISP.
Special Requirements: ADSL WAN interface on the router.
When would you need this: When you need to configure your router to operate on ADSL line provided by an ISP.
Special Requirements: ADSL WAN interface on the router.
When would you need this: When you need to setup dynamic routing for a large network and not all your routers are Cisco routers. It is being currently used to support MPLS routing and IPv6 routing.
Special Requirements: None.
This article is a continuation of the previous article on Configuration of Mutiple-Area OSPF on Cisco Routers. Refer to the previous article for the essential configuration of Multiple-Area OSPF.
When would you need this: When you need to setup dynamic routing for a large network and not all your routers are Cisco routers.
Special Requirements: None.
When would you need this: When you need to setup dynamic routing.
Special Requirements: None.
When would you need this: When are setting up your own Frame-Relay network. Usually, it is used for lab setup.
Special Requirements: A Cisco router with at least two serial interfaces.
When would you need this: When you connect two Cisco routers through a WAN connection, or back-to-back router setup.
Special Requirements: Both routers needs to be Cisco routers.
When would you need this: When your ISP gives you dynamic IP address upon each connection or you need to configure the router to obtain its interface IP address automatically.
Special Requirements: None.
When would you need this: When you want to create a secure tunnel to transfer data between two sites without the use of VPN concentrator or other security devices.
Special Requirements: The routers used must support IPSec. Most of Cisco routers do. Another need is that both sides use a static public IP address to connect to the Internet.
When would you need this: When you are creating a WAN link. And also when the other end of a WAN link is NOT a Cisco router. Point-to-Point Protocol can be used in synchronous, asynchoronous, HSSI, and ISDN links.
Special Requirements: None.