Hello there, this is what i have:
1 Internet Router
2 8 Ports Switch
1 Wifi Router
What i want is:
Connect all my computers to the internet, and that every computer can see each other.
This is how i have it connected:
The internet router is connected to the port 1 of a 8 port switch, the other 8 port swith is connected in the 8th port to the 7th port of the first 8 port switch, the wifi is connected to the port 8 of the first 8PS, i have no problem with the internet, it works great, but im having problem with the people that connects to the wifi, they cant access the LAN, they dont see other computers, but the people that is connected via cable to any of the 8PS do see the other people connected to any 8PS. What can i do? how can i set it up? where do i have to use crossover cables? Im not using any crossover cable yet. Thanks!
BTW: I need the wifi router connected to the first 8PS
You mean the Internet modem is in port 1? (That first item is really a modem? Or am I mistaken here?)
Make/model of your routers and switches? Sometimes it matters what ports you use.
Is the only problem with the WiFi people? They don’t see Internet or the Lan/other users computers
Crossover cables should not be needed.
Ok, wow, there is a lot of information there. Lets see if we can break it down a bit.
First of all, most networks work from the top down. I’m not sure if you need two 8PS’s or not, but if you do, then this is how I might configure them.
Please note, no crossover cable should be required for this. A crossover cable is typically used when linking two computers directly to one another, or can be used in creating a transparent link of sorts between special devices and a LAN. Sometimes they are used as a pass-through resource, but for your setup, I see no need for them.
Ok, so here we go. If I were you, my network would look like this.
Internet
|
Router and WiFi AP (AP = access point)
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8 Port Switch #1
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8 Port Switch #2
I don’t know if your router has a switch included in it or not? If so, I’d highly recommend connecting the WiFi AP to the router instead of 8PS#1. However, if you want to stick to your plan, then here is how I’d have things plugged in (though it shouldn’t matter).
Router goes to 8PS#1 on port 1.
WiFi goes to 8PS#1 on port 2.
8PS#1 uses port 3 to connect into 8PS#2 on port 1.
It is important to note that you will only want one device acting as a DHCP server. If the WiFi clients are getting DHCP addresses from the WiFi device, then they won’t be able to interact with anyone getting DHCP from your router. This is assuming the WiFi DHCP issues a different address range.
It also dangerous to run two DHCP servers on your network because, even if configured for the same range, they can issue duplicate IP addresses. You will then get conflicts on your network.
To gain a better understanding of DHCP, please refer to your router and WiFi AP setup guides. That way you can deploy it correctly.
Your question is somewhat complicated in nature… The networking isn’t very hard, don’t get my wrong, but there are many factors that may effect what you’re trying to do. It would be very difficult to cover them all here.
A recommended approach. Rather than hooking everything up all at once, take it one device at a time.
I hope that helps a bit.
Cheers, and good luck!