Hi folks,
Does anyone here know how I should go about creating a wireless network alongside a wired one?

The basics are that I run a pub with the security cameras linked to the internet, I attached a line off the router and have had broadband with no problems. Just purchased a laptop and thought(!) I could just attach a wireless router to the other router and carry on from there.

After splashing the cash I've done some research and have found that it's not as easy as that (not too bright me).

Anybody any ideas.

Thanks
ASH

Wireless routers also function with up to 4 wired connections, so just replace the current wired one with a wireless one.

Hiya bud,

I didn't really want to replace the other router as all the kit for the security cameras in the pub is ran off it, also, although my boss is no tyrant, I didn't want to just get rid of his stuff.

I gave it a go though as it seeemed simple enough. I just changed all the wires going into the old router and put them into the wireless one and it indicated that it wasn't attached to the internet any more, which seems strange to me.

Is it that the system is somehow configured to use that 1 router? Odd though as I'd assume if I tripped over and crushed the thing I could just pop out and get a new one.

Just plugged them all back in to the old router and here I am back on line (with wires) .

Thanks

Ash

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Hiya bud,

I didn't really want to replace the other router as all the kit for the security cameras in the pub is ran off it, also, although my boss is no tyrant, I didn't want to just get rid of his stuff.
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Good policy
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I gave it a go though as it seeemed simple enough. I just changed all the wires going into the old router and put them into the wireless one and it indicated that it wasn't attached to the internet any more, which seems strange to me.
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There's a bit more to it than that, in almost all simple networks the router is responsible for logging onto the internet service. This means it has to be set up with the username, ISP and password.

Is it that the system is somehow configured to use that 1 router? Odd though as I'd assume if I tripped over and crushed the thing I could just pop out and get a new one.
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More likely the router is configured to the system
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Just plugged them all back in to the old router and here I am back on line (with wires) .

Thanks

Ash
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Also note you can plug the WAN port of a wireless router into one port of the existing one, but the new router will need configuring to let traffic pass through without "logging on" first. This should allow you to hide the existing wired network from wireless clients.

One solution is to buy a wireless access point. That's like the wireless part of a router but without the switch and router part.

Cheers !

Had a check and it did need configuring! Got on to my boss (not a clue to be fair) and the secrity firm for the passwords etc, once I had them it was well simple.

Thanks again,

Ash

ps been looking at the user manual and can't seem to find a way of making the network require a password to be able to log on.

Is this anyhting to do with the router, or on my main computer?

If you want a universal network password and you are not running a dedicated server, the router is where you would place that. Use the software that came with the router and access the configuration screens. That is a good idea, especially if you are broadcasting wireless; you don't want just anybody accessing your network!!! It really wouldn't hurt to activate encryption for additional security, either.

what kind of routers do you have ?

now dont take that as me being mean please.....

I will get it to work for ya but I am going to have a couple questions....

1. What are the routers? (model numbers please and revision of firmware or IOS level)

2. Do you want the wireless network to be able to see your wired network ?

3. Is your internet connection DSL or Cable or ????

4 Will you mail me 1 pound of 20 us dollar bills ?

I am guessing the answer to that one is no

ok that about covers what I am going to need to get a game plan together for ya


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