Need advice Please. Got T-1, Now what?

[jlondon]

We got T-1 and have 30 computers to connect to the internet.

Can someone tell me what all stuff I need to get the computers onto the internet.
T1
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S1 S2 S3 S4


S1, S2, etc are Cisco switches? Am i getting it right? What else do I need?

Thank you

[nochay]

switches and firewalls. Make sure you use the right cables. Also, the switches are faster then a hub, so stick with the switches.

Dane

[jlondon]

Thank you.
Can I use 10BT cables? the cable that has two pairs? or do I have to get 100BT cables, the one that have four pairs?

[SeanC]

If you can afford it go with 100baseT. That way their networking will be much faster.

What are you going to use for a firewall? I would recommend Checkpoint Firewall-1 NG. Just started using it at my work, very nice. But it costs a fair chunk of money.

There are Cisco PIX firewall appliances. I have no direct experience with them. I've heard they're good though.

Sean