Is this possible?

[WANDr]

Hey I have 2 2500 routers w/2 Ethernets & 2 Serials and 1 2600 w/no serial WIC and 2 Fast Ethernets. I am trying to setup the standard lab which is

router---serial---router---serial---router

I only have 1 dte/dce cable which will connect the 2500's together but I need a way to connect the 2600 to this setup. Here is the dumb question...I know I can connect aux to aux because I've done it before. However, can I route and do all the other labs like OSPF, RIP, EIGRP etc...? Although the interfaces will say Async can I route over them?


I am trying to work with what I have to keep the cost down.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Saeed42]

"async dynamic routing" this allows dynamic routing to take place on the interface but I'm not sure which of the protocols are supported
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[jamin123]

Would you like to trade the 2600 for a 2504. I got 2 2504 and want to get rid of one.

 

[WANDr]

Well I dont necessarily want to trade but I appreciate the offer. Do you want to get one of the 2500's off your hands. If so, maybe we can work something out.

Is there a way to connect the 2500 and 2600 together simulating a WAN link?

 

[Guest_imported]

Dont think so, I believe back-to-back are only feasible with 2 serial, 2 AUX or 2 build-in CSU-DSU. Serials seems to be ideal because it handles encapsulation faster.

I want to get rid of one of the 2504 because I need a router with a ethernet port such as 2501/2503. 2504 has 2 serial, 1 token, 1 bri.