2 wireless networks fed off same ADSL?
29 December 2006, 11:18 PM
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2 wireless networks fed off same ADSL?
Trying to resolve my wireless network range issues, had thought the Netgear DG824PN would solve the problems but still doesn't give the coverage required.
Plan B...
2 wireless routers, 1 connected to ADSL, both connected via CAT 5 cable to distribute ADSL via both wireless networks.
I've had limited success with trying this but the 824PN has a lock-up issue which means I can't convince myself that this 2 network config works fine.
It seems to work allowing different computers and XBox throughout the house to connect to the different networks and access the internet ok.
Then the 824 locks-up and needs reset - but it does this even if it's the only router configured. The Netgear forum is full of threads with folk having this problem
I'm probably going to return the 824 PN and get a 2nd DG834GT for this arrangement, anyone like to confirm/comment on whether this should work ok?
Ta
Plan B...
2 wireless routers, 1 connected to ADSL, both connected via CAT 5 cable to distribute ADSL via both wireless networks.
I've had limited success with trying this but the 824PN has a lock-up issue which means I can't convince myself that this 2 network config works fine.
It seems to work allowing different computers and XBox throughout the house to connect to the different networks and access the internet ok.
Then the 824 locks-up and needs reset - but it does this even if it's the only router configured. The Netgear forum is full of threads with folk having this problem
I'm probably going to return the 824 PN and get a 2nd DG834GT for this arrangement, anyone like to confirm/comment on whether this should work ok?
Ta
29 December 2006, 11:23 PM
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did you switch off DHCP on one of the routers and relay it to the other one?
WDS may be what you're after, never used it myself and those routers dont support it....so why i mentioned it I dont know
Wireless Distribution System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
personally i'd only use wireless as a last resort though, you could use home plud network kits for the machines that are out of range maybe
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WDS may be what you're after, never used it myself and those routers dont support it....so why i mentioned it I dont know
Wireless Distribution System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
personally i'd only use wireless as a last resort though, you could use home plud network kits for the machines that are out of range maybe
Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | HomePlug AV
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29 December 2006, 11:31 PM
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[QUOTE=mike1210]did you switch off DHCP on one of the routers and relay it to the other one?QUOTE]
I didn't switch off the DHCP but it did still work?
I'll try this again tomorrow - but in theory, this should work?
I didn't switch off the DHCP but it did still work?
I'll try this again tomorrow - but in theory, this should work?
29 December 2006, 11:43 PM
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urrrr
well
hardwire the second router with an IP next to the other one (if this is possible), if you can
one router 192.168.1.1
second router 192.168.1.2
turn off dhcp on the second router
relay the dhcp to the first (192.168.1.1)
that would give it a better chance of working if nothing else, won't hurt to give it a try
if you cant turn off DHCP it will mess it up big time
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hardwire the second router with an IP next to the other one (if this is possible), if you can
one router 192.168.1.1
second router 192.168.1.2
turn off dhcp on the second router
relay the dhcp to the first (192.168.1.1)
that would give it a better chance of working if nothing else, won't hurt to give it a try
if you cant turn off DHCP it will mess it up big time
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