how to hook up an external modem to a cisco 2600 router and configure it to receive incoming calls

[dl]

what hardware do I need and how do I configure the router to receive the calls.

I've tried hooking the phone line from the modem to the aux port, but that doesn't work...

 

[CTR]

What are you trying to do with the modem? The AUX and console ports are interfaces for out-of-band mgmt. If you are trying to do PPP or something like that then you need a sync/async serial WIC and a cable.

Which is it? Management or PPP?

 

[dl]

I'm trying to do mgmt purposes..

looked up the manuel and realized that I need some rolled over rj45 cable and a rj45--> db25 cable

o where o where can i find it??

 

[CTR]

There should have been 2 rolled cables in the accessories box that came with the router-- a light blue one and a black one. You will also need the RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter with the word "MODEM" printed on the top of it. Once you get these things I can post you a quick aux-port config that sets it up correctly.

 

[dl]

You are da MAN! Found them

unfortunately I need 10 of them for our regional offices

oh well, time to pull out the corp. card

what's the script?

btw, thanks a bunch for your help

 

[CTR]

What kind of modem are you connecting to the router?

 

[dl]

I'm using a USR 56K fax modem

 

[CTR]

Since you are using a USR, you should be able to follow the instructions that Cisco has posted on their website. Post back if you have any problems:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/471/50.html