Connecting 2 routers with only FastEthernet

Question:

I have a home lab.WS-C3750X-24S-S Price I am trying to connect a 1710 to a 2610 with just using the fast ethernet ports.  I understand that serial connections and t1 csu/dsu connections use clocking, etc.  How can I configure FA ports to do the same AND be routable?

Answer:

Hello monte, you do not need to set clocking on fastethernet interfaces. If you want this particular link to be routable all you have to do is ensure that both ends are within the same ip range, e.g.

Router 1

Interface fa0/0

IP address 10.0.0.1 255.255.255.252

Speed auto

Duplex auto

No shut

Router 2

Interface fa0/0

IP address 10.0.0.2 255.255.255.252

Speed auto

Duplex auto

No shut

This should allow you to 'ping' the other side, if you are able to, then there is connectivity.

If you want to achieve routing for different subnets you can use static routing or a dynamic WS-C3750X-12S-S  routing protocol.