Upgrading to 2GB w/ 6100 and AT&T BGW320-505
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Upgrade from AT&T 1GB to 2GB service with a Netgate 6100?
On the BGW320-505 (AT&T gateway), I’ll need to use the 5GB RJ45 port. It seems the WAN side RJ45 ports on the 6100 are only 1GB. Any suggestions on how to overcome this obstacle are welcome. Do I need a switch to plug the 5GB BGW320-505 via RJ45 and plug the 6100 into the same switch vi SFP+? If so, any suggestions on which switch and which Netgate? SFP+ transceivers would be appreciated.
On the LAN side of the 6100, I should be all set with 2.5GB RJ45 jacks on the 6100.
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@jkline You can use one of the "LAN" ports as every interface on the 6100 is a dedicated interface. The labels are simply labels on the hardware - they are not forced designations on the device.
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@rcoleman-netgate Sweet! And thanks for the quick reply!
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@jkline You're welcome.
and I'm only a little bit envious of your 6100. :)
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NetGate would score a big win in my books if they make a product that's between the 5100 and 6100 with;
- A minimum of 4 regular RJ45 LAN ports (1/2.5GB)
- 2 LAN ports in 1/10GB SFP+
- 2 WAN ports in both RJ45 (1/2.5/10GB) and SFP+ in 1/10GB
Same Case or form factor as the 6100 or 5100
NetGate please make it happen....
