Yep- the only limitation would be the ROM code. 2500's must be 11.0 (10c)
to run 12.x code. That's your only restriction, that I'm aware of...
All the best
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Macaulay"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 8:13 PM
Subject: RE: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
> Phil --
>
> I think you are correct as to the model of router I need. I have (as I
> noted in my first message) a 2514 -- so I'll have to make the switch. The
> only problem I have right now is that I only have 4mb RAM and 8 mb Flash
on
> the 2514. I need to upgrade that to be able to use the IOS 12.2 which has
> the DHCP commands.
>
> Query: My 2501 has 16mb RAM and 16 Mb flash. Can I pop the boxes open and
> switch with the 2514??
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Circusnuts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 6:28 PM
> To: Greg Macaulay; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
>
>
> Greg- you need a dual Ethernet router. Your 2501 is great for a T-1 or
> Frame-Relay, but what you need here is multiple LAN interfaces. I would
> suggest either the 25xx version, 1605R (if I remember my models
correctly),
> or the 3101 (of the 3000 series routers). All have dual Ethernet & IP
> versions beyond 11.3(T) have PAT (or NAT overload functions). DHCP "out"
> started somewhere in 12.1
>
> All the best
> Phil
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Macaulay"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 6:16 PM
> Subject: RE: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
>
>
> > Allen --
> >
> > Perhaps I was not clear --
> >
> > I have a 10 Base T Transceiver for the AUI port. That's how I connected
> the
> > cable modem to the port with the cat5 cable (RJ45).
> >
> > The question remains -- how do I connect from the router to the hub?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Greg Macaulay
> > Oldest CCNP/CCDP on Earth
> > Lifetime Member of AARP
> > Retired Attorney/Law Professor
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Allen May [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 5:53 PM
> > To: Greg Macaulay; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
> >
> >
> > Get a 10 Base T Transceiver for the AUI port ;)
> >
> > I think someone was selling 5 of them on here the other day for like
> > $5-15...not sure how much but it was cheap.
> >
> > Allen
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Greg Macaulay"
> > To:
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 4:49 PM
> > Subject: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I need some assistance with setting up my 2501 with my cable modem. I
> > know
> > > I'm missing something very obvious -- but attribute my oversight to my
> > age!
> > >
> > > (1) I configured the e0 port with ip address dhcp.
> > >
> > > (2) I connected the cat5 cable from the cable modem to the e0 port.
> > >
> > > (3) Now I know I need to connect the router to my hub -- but how?? --
> > since
> > > there is only (1) ethernet port on a 2501?? Do I need a 2514 (or some
> > other
> > > router that has more than one ethernet port?
> > >
> > > Again -- I know I'm missing the obvious -- but any help (with or
without
> > > flaming would be appreciated! -- Besides we old folks don't "burn"
> well!)
> > >
> > > Thanks to all,
> > >
> > > Greg Macaulay
> > > Oldest CCNP/CCDP on Earth
> > > Lifetime Member of AARP
> > > Retired Attorney/Law Professor
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