[c-nsp] HWIC-4ESW

[Seth Mattinen]

Peter Chuba wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've got a 2801 whose built-in ports are damaged. I was wondering if I could
> add an HWIC-4ESW module and use this to connect to both the provider and
> LAN. And will I be able to do NAT with this setup? Will I also be able to do
> PPPOE on the vlan interface? I think it should work but want to be sure
> before buying the card. 
> 

They are switch ports, not routed ports, but you can use SVI with them 
for routing. Never tried PPPoE. Have done NAT, works fine. Think of it 
like putting a switch into your router rather than adding router ports. 
You might have to go with an HWIC-1FE for PPPoE.

~Seth