Leigh Anne's right about the Unix box, but then again we're all half
heartedly trying to think Cisco solutions. I didn't mention the other side
of the dollar, I've a Pix 506 performing this translation with my cable
modem :o)
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Macaulay"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 9:29 PM
Subject: RE: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
> Thanks Leigh Anne. I'm going to give your suggestion some thought. Right
> now, I'm simply trying to see if I actually can set this up -- rather than
> simply theorize about it. I guess it's the difference between studying
and
> hands on ("THE LAB"). Once I convince my self that I can actually setup
this
> config. Then I'll progress to other scenarios.
>
> Thanks again for your input.
>
> Greg Macaulay
> Oldest CCNP/CCDP on Earth
> Lifetime Member of AARP
> Retired Attorney/Law Professor
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leigh Anne Chisholm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 6:57 PM
> To: Greg Macaulay; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Cable modems & 2501s?? [7:13626]
>
>
> Why not scrounge an older computer (even a 386 will do) and plunk 2 nic's
in
> it. Set it up as your firewall between the internet and you. Then
connect
> the external network nic of the linux box connecting to the cable modem,
the
> internal network nic and router to a hub? Security, and connectivity!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Greg Macaulay
> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 3:49 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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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