DHCP Client on PIX 501

[j-kurkjian]

I am trying to connect a PIX 501 to our ISP (Cable service). I am unable to get a DHCP address fro the ISP, but DHCP works fine on a WIndows network (I plug the PIX into a port on the private network and I get an address from the Win2K DHCP server without a problem).

What am I overlooking? I tried different cable modems (both Motorola) with the same results. I also tried all of the other fixes (including cables, different hubs & switches, etc...)

PIX software v. 6.1 with 3DES encryption.

Thanks

JK

[bzink]

You need to use PPPoE on the outside interface. PPPoE support is available in PIX software version 6.2, recently released.

[rgrcommo]

Why does eveyone always say you need PPOE...? Only if you have a PPOE ISP that sends you the IPs that way.. Right..?

For Attbi.com (cable) you do not need PPOE just enable DHCP and it works fine.

[belihe]

I had the same problems on several PIX 501. After uppgrading to 6.2 it worked much better.