Im a noobie and need help with 1841 and wics please ?

[mcbosher71]

Hi all ...

I am totally new to the ciso smb devices like the 1841 etc and thought to upgrade my work router to the 1841 ( but it has 2 x wic adsl`s in it ) that i do not want as im trying to find out the wic i would need for this router to hook my network up to a RJ45 internet conection ( not adsl )

Ive not had much time to look around but i have managed a bit and this is the best place by far.

Please be gentle with me .. he he

Thanks in advance for your time.

[paolo bevilacqua · Accepted solution]

You really have not explained what's your objective ?

[mcbosher71]

Hi and thank you...

I want to use the router to handle the broadband connection which is on a rj45 connection not adsl but my router bought used has 2 x wic adsl cards and i know that i do not need them as i do not have adsl its a virgin connection.

So my question would be what wic do i need to get to replace the adsl wic`s to connect my rj45 broadband to the router ~?

Many thanks

[paolo bevilacqua · Accepted solution]

None, the 1841 has two Fasthernet ports, one connects to ISP, the other to your internal network.

However I recommend you don't try t configure the router by yourself as it is not a consumer device like home router, rather engage a professional consultant or certified cisco partner, that will save you much headache.

[mcbosher71]

Thank you for your help with this .. this is the beginning of the headache for me as its going to be a long slog getting all the parts for me to start training @ home on cisco products and home study possibly towards ccna then ccnp etc.I suppose not having a lot of time untill a few months away i thought i would ask the pro`s like you to kick start me a little.

Does it matter which port is used for the internet and the lan .. FE/01 or FE/02 ?

Thanks again for giving your time to this.

[johnlloyd_13 · Accepted solution]

Hi Garry,

Threre's no FE0/2 port on a Cisco 1841. You could interchangeably use FE0/0 and FE0/1 ports either for your WAN or LAN connection. Also, are you sure this is for a broadband connection? AFAIK, it uses RJ11 port.

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[mcbosher71]

Hi,

thanks for the correction on that .. it is infact 0/0 and 0/1 as you state, and as far as the connectors go i thought it was rj45 for lan connections ?

I thought it was the adsl that is rj11 .. the same you use for your modems etc ?

And on the broadband question .. yes it is 10Mb and its a lan connection from my cable modem that i want to connect to my router which is going to fit no issues but is it in 0/0 or 0/1 for internet to connect and internal lan on the other port ?

many thanks for your time

[johnlloyd_13 · Accepted solution]

Hi Garry,

I get it now. Yes, RJ45 for both WAN and LAN connections. It's up to you how to assign the FE ports as mentioned.

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