depends on your ip scheme. if you are using rfc 1918 address space on the inside of your network than you will need to use nat for traffic to get routed through the internet. otherwise, nat is not required. absolutely use access-lists to tighten the access controls on the router. look for a document titled improving security on cisco routers on cisco's website. marcus
""somera cecilia"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > If my Cisco router needs to connect to the internet, what should I > enable/use by default? NAT or Access List? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=34734&t=34728 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

