couple of questions if I may...

[Aaron]

> Anyone know the max up and down stream MB's on a T1?

1.54Mbit/s

> Do you think putting in a RR cable pipe for a backup when the Sprint Net
> T1 goes down is a viable solution?

Depends on your usage.  If you're using it strictly for Net access then it's
fine.  If you have servers behind it then you'd be in trouble.

> Anyone know of a good, simple Open Source app for measuring the amount
> of traffic (like MB's?) over a T1 that will present in a clear, human
> readable form? I've played with  ethereal, tcpdump, and the like, but
> it's all Greek and I don't know how to interpret what they are showing me.

MRTG

> We're trying to figure the cable rate we would have to order to
> maintain the level of service the T1 is providing. (or come close)

Depends on your cable company.  What local are you in?