Using 3750G as a edge router.

[Raghavendra Rai]

Hello all,

I have a customer who has ordered ISR-G2 seriese router which is expected to be delivered after 3 or 4 weeks.

So at this moment i need to position an alternative for him to get basic internet connection.

They have 20 users who need internet connection immediately. Right away I dont have any router in stock so I was just wondering whether I can Position a WS-C3750G-24TS-E1U switch which has IP Services software image in it.

I just need two routed ethernet ports one for internet connectivity and one for LAN switch.

But I believe that 3750 does not suport NATing even though it supports routing.

Is there any alternative, can we do some workaround here (some magic) to connect all 20 users to internet tempororily using the exising 3750G series switch?

Thanks,

Raghavedra

[martin_knorre]

Hi,

there is no NAT support on the Catalyst 3750 or 3560 Series, so there would be no workarround.

You need a Router with NAT support, the only way would be to buy a new SoHo router like linksys or something else, or you find an old router or Pix Firewall.

Regards Martin