Some quick back story so everyone can understand easier:
- I have two computers, a Netgear cm1200 modem, and a cisco isr931 switch for small business, I want both computers to be connected to the internet via ethernet
- One computer is older, and connected directly to the cm1200 modem and has internet access. I shall call this Old Computer
- The other computer is newer, and is connected to the Cisco ISR931 switch, and has no internet connection as of now, I shall call this New Computer
- I have absolutely zero experience with setting up ethernet, Cisco routers, the coding skills, and computer talk. It seems very fun and intriguing, but my lack of experience is my downfall
Now the back story is complete, now for the dilemma:
I have read the guides on the 900 series routers for software setup, and the applicable parts of the 800 series setup guide, see as the links in the 900 series guide bring me to the 800 series guide. I have PuTTY installed and setup on my computer, and I know to use the console port to connect the router to the computer via a RJ45 cable (I think that's what its called).
Some basic questions, do I plug the CM1200 Modem into the WAN or LAN port on the router? The google definitions of WAN and LAN are confusing to me.
Now, on to the coding/setup dilemma.
I plugged the modem into the 931 with an ethernet cable into gigabitethernet port 4 (WAN). Now, in PuTTy, after the basic setup and router configuration, I can assign an IP address to that port. Should I be doing that, or is that wrong? Next, I plugged the New Computer into gigabitethernet port 1, and I cannot assign it an IP address as it says "IP addresses may not be configured with L2 links." Now, in Internet Settings on the New Computer, it recognizes the ethernet cable as "Public Ethernet Network", so something has to be working there.
I do not understand how to proceed, as my post on 11/22/22 (I believe that's the date) was apparently seen by 200+ people, but no one could venture a reply. Any help would be appreciated here, thanks.
