How to Connect 2 WAN, 1 LAN through a Cisco router “Hi, I need a router, can connect 2 incoming Ethernet line (WAN), 1 output line (LAN), need 10/100/1000 ports. Would you recommend a router for me?” One customer from Chad asked. Let’s share the solution for everyone. 1) 10/100/1000 ports Router: 1800 series router only have 10/100 Ethernet ports, can’t be chosen. 2800 series router, from CISCO2821 will have 2GE ports. Description: 2821 w/ AC PWR, 2GE, 4HWICs, 3PVDM, 1NME-X, 2AIM, IPBASE, 128F/512D So recommend CISCO2821 Router as the reasonable choice. 2) Connect 2 incoming Ethernet line (WAN), 1 output line (LAN). Need 3 GE ports, CISCO2821 include 2 GE port, then need add 1 GE ports at least. Solution: a. HWIC-1GE-SFP+ GLC-T (MJ-45 normal cable connection)
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