Cisco 2600 Router 2

[terminaljunkie]

Hi,

I have a Cisco 2600 Router that I purchased from Ebay to use in my CCNP (passed CCNA last week, and thanks due to those who gave me some guidance when I was stuck with RIP routing and classful addresses).

Anyway, I wanted the 2600 for using as the mechanism for generating a VLAN - since my Sybex books indicated that the lowest cost Router for ISL was that series.

The unit is pretty basic with one Serial expansion interface and has a default ethernet e0/0 port which is a 10BaseT port as far as I can tell, since it will only initialise as such on my Intel 420T or Cisco 2912 Switches.

To cut to the chase, will the Router support a fast ethernet port expansion module, and if so, cn anyone tell me what the model of the module is?

I *have* looked on the Cisco site, and also in a couple of hardware expansion booklets, but can only find a reference to 3600 expansion modules, none for the 2600.

Obviously, I can support a few VLAN's by putting extra 10BaseT connectors onto the Router, but I really want to do the 'Router on a Stick' ISL configuration if at all possible.

Your help very much appreciated.



Best Regards,

<*>terminaljunkie<*>

 

[jimmyzz]

terminaljunkie,

The fastethernet module is NM-1FE-TX or a NM-2FE2W (for 2FastEthernets and 2WAN module). Check with your cisco supplier to confirm their compatability with the 2600 series.

Not all cisco switches and routers will support ISL (your 2912 and 2600 combo will probably not), but you can use the standard 802.1q (dot1q) to do your VLAN trunking.

JimmyZ

 

[jamin123]

2621 and above has fast eathernet port.

 

[terminaljunkie]

Thanks for the help - I will chase up the modules as suggested!


Best Regards,

<*>terminaljunkie<*>