Large-Scale IP Network Solutions (CCIE Professional Development)
by Khalid Raza - CCIE, Mark Turner
Access Design
In most cases, an access router serves a large number of customers. With modern access technology, this number can reach the thousands. As a result, resilient connectivity to the distribution routers is recommended. This may be accomplished using a self-healing LAN technology, such as FDDI. Alternatively, as with the connectivity between distribution and backbone routes, this may involve the use of redundant LAN switches. If the access router is the only node in a small POP, redundant WAN connections to the nearest DC are an option.
The design of the access topology is generally a choice of WAN technology between the CPE and the access router. For redundancy or load-sharing purposes, two or more links may be homed into the same ...
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