connect PIX directly to router?

[penguinroundup]

Is it OK to plug my perimeter router directly into my PIX 515E using a crossover cable (or is this not a recommended practice) - of course, as long as I configure the speed and duplex settings properly! (instead of running them throught a switch)?

thanks, Andi

 

[KiscoKid]

This is perfectly acceptable in my eyes - I've done it plenty of times in the past. As you say, just make sure both the router and firewall agree on speed and duplex both ends.

 

[penguinroundup]

thanks for that! right now we're running everything through a Linksys switch that we've split into several VLAN's but it doesn't seem to want to cooperate with the cisco equipment. using Xover cables may just solve the problem altogether.

 

[NetworkGhost]

Just make sure to hardcode the interface speed and duplex settings on the Cisco Devices.

 

[Triplejolt]

Causemaker: Just a friendly tip
The Ethernet ports on a switch are already "crossed". Interfaces on routers are not. Same goes for PIX-interfaces. Hence the need for a crossover.

I second NG's advise. I've done this a few times myself and it should work flawlessly.

A firm beleiver of the "Keep it Simple" philosophy
Cheers
/T