Serial links / clock rates?

Hi,

I have two Cisco 1600 routers linked back to back with a serial connection. I have enabled a c*ck rate of 64000 on the DCE end. The links works perfectly.

Would someone mind explaining the difference between DCE and DTE? Or mind recommending a good article on the subject?

I am used to Ethernet connections and this serial one has confused me. How does a "clock rate 64000" compare to say 10Mb Ethernet? Is the clock rate command even linked to speed?

Many thanks,

Paul

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Posted 5 years ago by thefunnel in Cisco Systems

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