Possibility for 2 local networks to see each other?
Hi,
Currently I have a network:
T1 modem -> Netgear managed switch GSM7224 -> 5 desktops
Is it possible to connect some wireless device into the switch and if I connect some laptop wirelessly I need to see all 5 desktop from laptop?
Currently I have a network:
T1 modem -> Netgear managed switch GSM7224 -> 5 desktops
Is it possible to connect some wireless device into the switch and if I connect some laptop wirelessly I need to see all 5 desktop from laptop?
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Thank you,
Actually, I even don't know what is it. There's some Netopia device from Covad.
Could you tell me, what is a wireless access point? How it works? Or just send me a good link. I never used any wireless things before.
Actually, I even don't know what is it. There's some Netopia device from Covad.
Could you tell me, what is a wireless access point? How it works? Or just send me a good link. I never used any wireless things before.
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Thank you, rickyclourenco.
Could you give me a simple explanation, how it works?
Let's say, there's 5 boxes with IP's: 192.168.0.100 - 192.168.0.104. When I plug the WAP into the switch, would it like 192.168.0.105? When some laptop would be connected wirelessly, what IP would be assigned to this laptop?
Could you give me a simple explanation, how it works?
Let's say, there's 5 boxes with IP's: 192.168.0.100 - 192.168.0.104. When I plug the WAP into the switch, would it like 192.168.0.105? When some laptop would be connected wirelessly, what IP would be assigned to this laptop?
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Pretty much like MasnRock said....
DHCP is a service that provides IP addresses dynamically to devices that connect to the network. If you do not have a DHCP server or device, then you probably want to consider setting one up, so that IP addressing can be handled automatically. If it is NOT setup yet, then you can get a WAP which can provide you with DHCP as well, or you can always setup a Windows Server as your DHCP device.
When you plug the WAP into the switch, if you already have DHCP enabled, then it may/should automatically grab an address, and it will be on the same subnet as the other devices.
When the Laptops connect, they will also receive an address from DHCP, within the range that is setup in DHCP.
You have to keep in mind that DHCP and WAP are independent of eachother.
The WAP is acting as a point of entry onto a network.......but it MAY provide DHCP for the network
DHCP deals with the logical addressing scheme of the network, and can be provided by a Router, WAP, Windows Server, etc.....
DHCP is a service that provides IP addresses dynamically to devices that connect to the network. If you do not have a DHCP server or device, then you probably want to consider setting one up, so that IP addressing can be handled automatically. If it is NOT setup yet, then you can get a WAP which can provide you with DHCP as well, or you can always setup a Windows Server as your DHCP device.
When you plug the WAP into the switch, if you already have DHCP enabled, then it may/should automatically grab an address, and it will be on the same subnet as the other devices.
When the Laptops connect, they will also receive an address from DHCP, within the range that is setup in DHCP.
You have to keep in mind that DHCP and WAP are independent of eachother.
The WAP is acting as a point of entry onto a network.......but it MAY provide DHCP for the network
DHCP deals with the logical addressing scheme of the network, and can be provided by a Router, WAP, Windows Server, etc.....
Thanks!
FYI,,, there is no such thing as a T-1 modem.