INTERNET ACCESS AND CISCO PIX FIREWALL

[Guest]

Hi all,

I'm not sure I've come through to the correct section. However, one of our
clients has a Windows server 2000 setup, with a patch panal, negear 24 port
switch, samsung cable modem and a cisco 501 pix firewall connected to the
cable modem.

I am actually just wondering where the missing 'router' comes into play in
this type of setup. i.e. how do all client PCs get their internet access
without a router installed?

Also, 2 client PCs are in another room and I would prefer to give them
wireless access rather than running cables through rooms. Can I replace the
Cisco Pix Firewall with a wireless firewall router?

Many thanks to all,
Jeff

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

Not sure the issue. But let me try this.

Since you have Cisco PIX, you don't another router. All computers point to the firewall as gateway, you should be able to access the internet.

You can replace Cisco Firewall or you can add the wireless behind the PIX that should work too.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Hi all,

I'm not sure I've come through to the correct section. However, one of our
clients has a Windows server 2000 setup, with a patch panal, negear 24 port
switch, samsung cable modem and a cisco 501 pix firewall connected to the
cable modem.

I am actually just wondering where the missing 'router' comes into play in
this type of setup. i.e. how do all client PCs get their internet access
without a router installed?

Also, 2 client PCs are in another room and I would prefer to give them
wireless access rather than running cables through rooms. Can I replace the
Cisco Pix Firewall with a wireless firewall router?

Many thanks to all,
Jeff

 

[Guest]

Thanks Robert,

I guess to mean like a wireless access point, yeah?

Jeff

 

[Kurt]

A Wireless Access Point behind the PIX should do just fine. A PIX is a fine
firewall/router and althought the 501 is a bit dated, if it's just for
Internet access it should work just fine.

....kurt

 

[Guest]

Thanks to all who answered and view my thread.

A Wireless Access Point behind the PIX should do just fine. A PIX is a fine
firewall/router and althought the 501 is a bit dated, if it's just for
Internet access it should work just fine.

....kurt