setting up a cisco 2600 router / catalyst 2900 / cable modem

[arbalest1977]

I am new to working with cisco router and bought some equipment on ebay. I want to use it for my home network but the router only has one fast ethernet port. From what i understand I need two ports on the router. One for the cable modem and one to the switch. Can I have the cable modem connected to the switch and still have the router control everything? sorry I am very new to this and am teaching myself. any help is greatly appreciated.

My equipment:
cisco 2620 xm
cisco catalyst 2900 series xl
cisco aironet 1200
ubee cable modem

Thanks again

 

[Dan87951]

You need your router connected directly to the cable modem. You can either purchase another ethernet module to go in your current 2600 router (2620?) or buy a 2621 series router which has two ethernet ports on it. I recommend getting some CCNA study material if you plan on configuring these.

 

[bnorton916]

Do you have 10BaseT port? If so, and your internet connection in under 10Mbs, just use that port to connect to the modem.

Otherwise, get a module or another router.

Bill