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Setting up a basic home network with 2 Cisco 2600 Routers and switch

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by techman37, Jun 2, 2009.

  1. techman37 Newcomer, in training

    Can someone give me some advice on how to set up a basic network using two 2600 routers and a 2900 Cisco switch ? Not as far as commands but do I need to use NAT ? I have Comcast as my ISP. Please help me !
    techman37, Jun 2, 2009
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  2. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,210   +118

    we always need nat.

    Most of the time the connections look like
    Code:
    modem----router --- other devices and/or switchs --- still more devices
    There are a FEW cases where the modem needs to be set to BRIDGE mode, but
    don't go there unless it all fails.

    Keep it simple to start with [ modem---router---one system]

    see this for testing your ISP connection
    jobeard, Jun 3, 2009
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  3. techman37 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks. I'll work on this when I get home
    techman37, Jun 4, 2009
    #3
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