Is it possible to use an ASA5505 as a router for routing or device connected to a cable modem?

[jasongee0656]

I am new to networking, and I am not sure of the answer, but I noticed the other day working on my ASA5505, that the device supported router; however, is it able to be used as a router or the last demark device connected to a cable modem?

The map would look something like the following

Switch-->ASA-->cable modem

[dschlicht · Accepted solution]

Absolutely. But it'd be ISP > ASA > switch.

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[dschlicht]

Well ya... Same difference.

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[jasongee0656]

Thank you for answering my question. I thought that might be the case since I was going to use one of the GB ports; however, I was unsure of the capabilities of routing on the device.

Question, If I trace the line from my ISP - at what point would I want to use a router in front of my ASA?

Thank you.