HELP HELP PROBLEM 2610xm

[pmyint]

We have brought one of these units but it only comes
with ONE FastEthernet Card , AUX and Console Port?

Now i did not realise that there was only one NIC

now is there a way to configure two NIC's on this router?

its to replace our Old Router which has two Internet NIC's

cheers

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[IllegalOperation]

Ok, take a couple deep breaths....


First, forget about using the word "NIC" - as that does not really apply to hardware in the world of Cisco. You stated that your new router only has one ethernet interface. Ok. Besides the ethernet, AUX, and Console ports..... do you see ANY other interfaces on it at all?

Next, you say that your current router has two "internet NICS". We need to determine what type of interfaces those are. So let me ask you this. What do you use for your internet? DSL? T1? Also, you said TWO interfaces are "internet NICS". Are you telling me that you have TWO DSL lines, or TWO T1s (for example)..... or do you really have ONE DSL and ONE ethernet cable? My guess is that you actually only have one internet interface, and one LAN interface. Let me know what type of router your current one is as well.

Judging by the additional information you should provide me, there are a number of solutions. Wost case scenario - you will have to purchase a module for your new 2610 that will handle the internet duties. A module is basically a hardware card that slides into one of those empty slots on the router. It is comparable to a NIC card. Best case scenario - we can utilize the "IP secondary" feature on your router.

Whatever happens is going to require a certain level of Cisco technical expertise. By all means I am not trying to disrespect you at all (please dont take it that way), but experience with Cisco equipment is recommended....even for simple projects such as this.

 

[rainman]

The 2610 does indeed have only one Ethernet port. To get a 2nd port you can pickup a WIC-1ENET module which adds a 2nd Ethernet LAN port. Better solution would have been to pickup the 2611 which has two Ethernet ports.

If you need 10/100 functionality (VLAN routing, ISL / 802.1Q) get rid of the 2610 and pick up a 2620 (one 10/100 port), or a 2610 (two 10/100 ports).

-Rainman

 

[IllegalOperation]

Rainman, you are assuming that he needs two ethernet interfaces. That might not be the case....

 

[pmyint]

Hi guys ..

Cheers for all that .. Brough the 2611xm ..


Sorted.



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