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I fixed it by doing this,

(conf t

!

interface e0/0

description ## INTERNET ##

ip access-group MY_WAN in

ip address dhcp

ip nat outside

no shut

!

interface e0/1

description ## MY LAN ##

ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0

ip nat inside

!)

Source: https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/11804476/how-do-you-connect-cisco-router-internet-through-cable-modem-router-gateway

Okay so I,

conf t'd

int fastethernet0/0

ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 dhcp
ip name-server 8.8.8.8
[I checked my Arris I got an IP from the DHCP, Check.]

I now go to ping 8.8.8.8

'Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 8.8.8.8, timeout is 2 seconds:
.....
Success rate is 0 percent (0/5)'

What else could I check to see if something is misconfigured?

Okay gotcha. Okay so now I have obtained an IP on the 1841 from the arris DHCP. Now when I ping google.com

I get, 'translating "google.com"... domain server (192.168.0.1)' in return

Okay so go into the Arris modem/router and here I found under the WAN settings the Routed Subnet. Would that be an alternate way of connecting it too?

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to setup my lab here. First I need to connect my Cisco 1841 router to my ISP Arris modem router, the Arris router is routing with NAT. Should I setup Dynamic routing (RIP)?

I want to partition my networks here, and what I mean by that is I want the Arris modem to subnet and give DHCP addresses to my roommates so they can use the internet. Then I want to subnet to my home lab onto my Cisco 1841 router. And then from the 1841 I want to route it to my other routers then onto my switches.

What would I have to be looking up here to accomplish this home lab project?

[Here is the job description:]

Hi everyone so I have a couple of job interviews scheduled coming up this week,
however, there is one in particular that I am amazed and very excited about. It is a, 'Field Network Technician' role. I was called upon for an interview for that just to meet up with the CEO and the other 2 colleagues. They are based right at an airport hangar, they have an amazing jet where they fly techs out to deploy networks and or repair them. We got to talking about the needs of the job and was asking if I was up for a stressful constant fun challenge every day. I agreed due to the amazing opportunities I would be involved with.

So he said he would not test me with CLI but he would want to test me and have to install a network in his testing area with small business grade switches and routers through the GUIs.

He said I must know to terminate cables, laying it properly, label it, configure VLANS, configure Routers and Switches. He just wants to know if I have the fundamentals down. I have a general sense of networking however I have not implemented anything with VLANs.

It looks very easy after a couple of YouTube searches. What are some softwares where I can have a simulator or emulator of creating such networks to preactice on before the big testing day?

I feel half way ready and I just want to be sharp installing this network he will want me to build. I don't wanna mess up this opportunity.


Here is the job description:
Field Network Technician Job description:
Responsibilities Include:
● Installing and maintaining computer networks, connections and cabling
● Performing Troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term
efficiency of network
● Testing and configuring software
● Maintain and repair hardware and peripheral devices
Job brief:
We are looking for a skilled Field Network Technician to undertake tasks of network deployment and
maintenance. You will be responsible for installing the network to optimize its performance.
The ideal candidate will be a competent individual with great passion for technology. An analytical mindset
will be essential for effective troubleshooting and improving the network's function.
The goal is to deploy and sustain a well functioning and reliable network to ensure unobtrusive operation of
business for clients.
Responsibilities:
● Field install well-functioning computer networks, connections and cabling
● Perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of
network
● Inspect LAN infrastructure and fix minor or major problems/bugs
● Test and configure software and maintain and repair hardware and peripheral devices
● Evaluate network performance and find ways of improvement
● Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their
own work
● Do regular data backups to protect the organization's information
● Provide technical direction to co-workers on computer and network usage and offer comprehensive
advice and instructions
Requirements:
● Proven experience as network technician or relevant position
● Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills
● Good communication skills
● Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
● Hands-on experience with common software and hardware
● Network + and/or network experience
● CCENT

When you setup the forward on the router you forwarded the traffic to the ".255" address right? What model router are you using. It may not like the idea of forwarding to a directed-broadcast address?

-Otanx

Arris TG1682 so it should be the 255.255.255.255 address?

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Just found this http://pin.it/Ze9hSBz

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https://www.howtogeek.com/192642/how-to-remotely-turn-on-your-pc-over-the-internet/

^ Mentions you would maybe also need dynamic DNS on your home router... do you have that set up? There may also be a setting on the router to explicitly allow/deny WOL traffic, so you may want to check out your home router some more.

Yes I am currently using DDNS no-ip.com as a domain name source.  okay I'll check through some more firewall settings and see if they let it go through

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Hi guys,
At this point here is my current situation, I use WOL (Wake On Lan) to remote into my DESKTOP computer when I am away from home. The way it is currently setup is that I have 2 power line adapters one in a room that has my Arris TG1682 router/modem; and the other power line adapter is in my room connecting to my P9X79 Mobo Ethernet adapter.

So far I have been trying to wake my DESKTOP computer up from a WAN. When I test it at home I connect my LAPTOP up to my 4G LTE carrier and utilize my (WOL/WOW software) to try to wake it up. My configuration for this software is to setup a profile that contains my DESKTOP's MAC/ Gateways DDNS domain name that I configured on the modem.

I also port forwarded the UDP ports needed to wake up the computer.

I updated my Ethernet drivers as well.

And lastly I used Wireshark to packet sniff for any WOL packets over LAN and WAN. However here is the catch.l, using LAN the DESKTOP wakes up. On WAN it doesnt show any signs of packets.

(I have to check again but i think WAN packets for WOL syn Ack packets went through)

Based off that what could be wrong?

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This is reassuring to hear, okay so I will take it to the roots first, Routing and Switching. Then of course spread out. I do get pretty overwhelmed yet excited when I see the roles and responsibilities for all of these network engineering jobs asking for multiple skills at hand.

Thank you everyone for the advice, I will now continue learning more CBT nuggets/books and playing around with my lab.

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You might want one or two more switches.

But seriously, that's a pretty good rack of stuff there. Time to work on certs while applying for junior network administrator and/or junior network engineer roles. If you can get a job at a small business as *THE* IT Guy, you will learn everything in a hurry, I can guarantee you that.

As you see a topic in your study, lab it up. Don't just read the IOS commands in the cert guides, type them in and compare your results with what you see in the books and see if you notice differences across IOS versions, hardware platforms, etc. Trying the same command on a switch, router, and firewall can produce some interesting learning opportunities.

Above all, use your lab to break stuff. By that, I mean set things up just right so that they're working well and then put your gear into debug mode and watch the error messages as you change the config so that your lab is improperly configured. Break different things to get different messages and learn to recognize them for what they tell you.

You don't need to memorize debug error messages, but in reading them and looking them up, you'll see how they correlate back to whatever problem you're having. Show commands are just as helpful, so check those as well.

I will definitely look into getting some more switches

Now is there any 3rd party software like network monitoring software I should add to the Homelab? To be more specific, can you list some great softwares I should utilize that is being used for monitoring and network management?

And for Python maybe you can send an article or give some insight on Python with network automation for the future? You think this will be the main skill set for the future since we're headed in a Cloud direction?

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Awesome job on getting the home lab going. Its where the vast majority of your experience and growth will come from for a bit. Keep the pressure on your certs and growth.

If you feel you are stalling and not growing any with your current role then its time to start looking around. Utilize this time to beef up your skills during downtime and off hours. Dont just look for a job that fits perfect for you. Find a job that will push you and help you gain exposure. Its not un-common to bounce around jobs the first 5+ years of your carreer. You will grow faster than most companies can keep up.

Focus yourself on a core technology, the one you are most passionate about. But learn as much as possible about all areas of IT you can. Linux, virtualization, containers and M$ are all skills that will help move you to the top of the list when looking for a new gig.

"T-Shaped skills" is what you are aiming for.
http://blog.ipspace.net/2015/05/on-i-shaped-and-t-shaped-skills.html

Thanks for that advice and insight, yes I am going full sail with these certs and constant growing in learning all of this technology. As far as leaving to another place to challenge me for growth, for the most part I've been looking to work with an MSP (managed service provider) or VAR (value added reseller). Do you have any experience with any of the two types of provider models? And I have noticed they all have to work around a SaaS model as well if I'm correct, so should I start learning AWS or Azure too?

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Hello Network Experts, sorry for the long winded explanation, but I am looking for some advice and insight. To start, I am a Florida resident that lives in the Orlando area, I am 21 years old, I have my A+ certification that I got in August 2016, and I am 3 years into my IT career with technical support experience. I have worked at Geek Squad as a consultant agent for 2 years and I currently work for an ISP that was known as Bright House Networks now known as Spectrum for a little over 1 year now. When I first joined Bright House, the network engineering operations team had left the Florida facility three months into the position, on to Colorado, Oregon, and Texas. Which now leaves me with no option to move up within the company for advancement.

I am currently studying for the CCNA R&S, i've been studying for over a month now and I've gotten to the point where I am starting to learn configurations of the IOS, Subnetting, VLSM, the fundamentals.

When was working at Geek Squad I would have to troubleshoot a customer's computers. rather it be Hardware or software related I would have to come to a quick solution to get it repaired I would managed antivirus programs I would fix Outlook issues I would run data backups and really it boiled down to a lot of troubleshooting and customer service experience. At the ISP I have gained different experience troubleshooting over the phone with a customer due to me being on the phones 100% of the time I had to become very descriptive and very detail oriented st describing a troubleshooting step rather it be the (TCP IP, configuring a router, troubleshooting and configuring Wireless Communications, conduct wireless surveys, logging and reporting issues in the customer's region, I would read for the most part layer one of the OSI model and read the reports from that aspect.)

Current projects:
Now as far as my skill building at home goes, I have purchased 17 Cisco devices which contain routers, switches, and firewalls.
[Routers:
Cisco (5x) 2821
Cisco (3x) 1841
Cisco (2x) 2620XM
Cisco (1x) 2621XM
Cisco (1x) 2811
Firewalls:
Cisco (2x) 5520
Switches:
Cisco (2x) 3550
Cisco (1x) 3560]

I'm creating a home lab with a you virtual machines creating an environment of Windows and Linux utilizing Active Directory. At the same time I am starting to work on Python programming, Red Hat, and making a SAN.

At this point, I am very bored at the job or I have nothing else to learn or expand on at the ISP. I really enjoy doing hands-on with computers and problem solving new issues that arrise. i've been looking at desktop support roles or even level one NOC positions. It is a very competitive market, applying online then having to follow up with that hiring manager and not getting response back. I know it is a struggle for my age and I know I must keep learning and growing.

So this leads me to ask what is your advice of where I should be placing myself into with work that would give me more Hands-On experience, rather than phone support? Thanks look forward to hearing what you think.

My certification goals for the rest of 2017 are CCNA R&S and CompTIA Linux+. Now to my knowledge, there is no certification for Python, but I am also diving into Python programming.