Cisco Pix Setup with Router

mteoli · ‎11-30-2005

Hi Everybody, I have setup a soho network. I have a Pix 501 Firewall and a linksys wireless g Router. My question is , which would be my first line of defence, Router-->PIx-->Lan or Pix-->Router-->lan

s.vyas · ‎11-30-2005

WHAT is your WAN?

Does PIX has WAN interface?

I dont think so...u have to use router outside the firewall.....

mteoli · ‎11-30-2005

Yes pix has wan interface.

s.vyas · ‎11-30-2005

u still need router ?

just fire up the pix and lan to the switch.....

mteoli · ‎11-30-2005

I need router for wireless clients

s.vyas · ‎12-01-2005

can u explain what connectivities are expected on lan and wan sides?

baudhayan · ‎12-11-2005

I personally work on a PIX-515E. 2 save on 1 rtr I have taken an Ethernet link from my ISP. I'm not quite sure abt 501 model...but with my model basic routing (static, rip, ospf) support is provided.