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1700 WIC-1ENET Question
ChronusMaximus
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I was wondering if anyone knows about the WIC-1ENET (1-Port Ethernet Card) for a Cisco 1700 series router. I have a 1700 that has one FastEthernet port and I wanted to add an additional port so that I could connect it to my home network and do some labs with the FastEthernet acting as a link to a lab LAN.
The documentation lists the card as a WAN card. I just wanted to know if it limits the card in anyway or if it just acts as a 10Mbp port and the marketing use for the card is as a WAN interface.
The documentation lists the card as a WAN card. I just wanted to know if it limits the card in anyway or if it just acts as a 10Mbp port and the marketing use for the card is as a WAN interface.
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chmorin
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ChronusMaximus wrote: »I was wondering if anyone knows about the WIC-1ENET (1-Port Ethernet Card) for a Cisco 1700 series router. I have a 1700 that has one FastEthernet port and I wanted to add an additional port so that I could connect it to my home network and do some labs with the FastEthernet acting as a link to a lab LAN.
The documentation lists the card as a WAN card. I just wanted to know if it limits the card in anyway or if it just acts as a 10Mbp port and the marketing use for the card is as a WAN interface.
How do you plan on using it? To my knowledge, it can be configured like any other layer 3 interface. You can use it for WAN PPP connections or as a gateway for LAN's.Currently PursuingWGU (BS in IT Network Administration) - 52%| CCIE:Voice Written - 0% (0/200 Hours)mikej412 wrote:Cisco Networking isn't just a job, it's a Lifestyle. -
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It gives you a 10Mbps Ethernet port. How you use it is up to you. There is an IOS requirement for it - you need 12.2(4)T or higher. Pay attention to the "T" part, a higher non-T IOS won't work.
Read up on this link for more detail
Configuring a Single-Port Ethernet WIC on a Cisco 1700 Series Router - Cisco Systems -
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How do you plan on using it? To my knowledge, it can be configured like any other layer 3 interface. You can use it for WAN PPP connections or as a gateway for LAN's.
Thats what I was thinking, I just wanted to make sure.WIP: CCNA -
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It gives you a 10Mbps Ethernet port. How you use it is up to you. There is an IOS requirement for it - you need 12.2(4)T or higher. Pay attention to the "T" part, a higher non-T IOS won't work.
Read up on this link for more detail
Configuring a Single-Port Ethernet WIC on a Cisco 1700 Series Router - Cisco Systems
Thanks! This is very helpful. I did not find that page when I was googleing this and I might have to get a new IOS also.WIP: CCNA