Two identical networks sharing 1 printer
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I was just asked to do the following for two offices that share the same space, and i said i´d look into it.
basically there are
two zyxel P-660HW-D1 routers set up excatly the same way using the default 192.168.x.x ip addresses.
there are only a few computers on both networks and on the network that needs access to the printer there are 3 so they are all connected directly to the built in switch of the router, leaving one extra port.
the other network has 5 computers and some other devices and the printer so it has a switch, and the switch is managed so i guess it should be possible to create some sort of routes but the problem being that i don´t know how to so i was hoping someone here might be able to walk me through the proccess using the equipment we have at hand.
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/FullyManaged10_100Switches/FSM726.aspx?detail=Specifications
to summirize :
2x zyxel P-660HW-D1 routers set up identically both using default ip addresses (192.168.1.1)
1x Netgear FSM726 managed switch
1x network printer connected to the managed switch using ip 192.168.1.108
both routers are in the same closet with the switch so interconnecting should not be a problem if that is what is needed.
any suggestions or better yet if possible a how-to for configuring the netgear switch if that is the route i should take.
I was just asked to do the following for two offices that share the same space, and i said i´d look into it.
basically there are
two zyxel P-660HW-D1 routers set up excatly the same way using the default 192.168.x.x ip addresses.
there are only a few computers on both networks and on the network that needs access to the printer there are 3 so they are all connected directly to the built in switch of the router, leaving one extra port.
the other network has 5 computers and some other devices and the printer so it has a switch, and the switch is managed so i guess it should be possible to create some sort of routes but the problem being that i don´t know how to so i was hoping someone here might be able to walk me through the proccess using the equipment we have at hand.
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/FullyManaged10_100Switches/FSM726.aspx?detail=Specifications
to summirize :
2x zyxel P-660HW-D1 routers set up identically both using default ip addresses (192.168.1.1)
1x Netgear FSM726 managed switch
1x network printer connected to the managed switch using ip 192.168.1.108
both routers are in the same closet with the switch so interconnecting should not be a problem if that is what is needed.
any suggestions or better yet if possible a how-to for configuring the netgear switch if that is the route i should take.
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yes, there are two internet connections
If they trust each other, I'd turn off DHCP on the networks and use stati, and change the IP Address of one of the routers to 192.168.1.2 and change their default gateway to their respective routers. Then you can interconnect them. It will mean that both networks are now one and can see each others network devies, including the computers.
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Thanks Jeff
but would it at all be possible to accomplish this by having DHCP on for both routers ?
They sometimes have guests that need internet access that may not know how to configure the ip addresses.
the most important thing is that they don´t use each other´s internet connection.
the only device both networks need to see is the printer but i guess it doesn´t hurt if they see each other´s addresses aswell.
but would it at all be possible to accomplish this by having DHCP on for both routers ?
They sometimes have guests that need internet access that may not know how to configure the ip addresses.
the most important thing is that they don´t use each other´s internet connection.
the only device both networks need to see is the printer but i guess it doesn´t hurt if they see each other´s addresses aswell.
I've never tested 2 DHCPs on a VLAN switch like that so cannot promise, but give it a go. Also you might want to divide the VLANed port down the switch, so if any visitors come they can be connected to "their" side of the switch.
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The switch can be divided into 2 separate VLANs. If he keeps 1 DHCP on its side the other on its it should be OK. Putting the printer in a shared VLAN port should do the trick.
I've done it on other switches but not this particular switch.
I've done it on other switches but not this particular switch.
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Hi all and thanks for your suggestions, sharing the printer to the internet sounds like it could work, i didn´t think of that solution, i´l let you know how it goes after the weekend
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Hi
ok i have now forwarded port 515 and 9100 to the internal ip address of the printer (HP LaserJet 2300)
however i am unable to print on it over the internet when i map it as a printer using the WAN ip address of the internet connection.
i´ve disabled the firewall on the zyxel router
but other than that i am unceartain of what could cause this or how to proceed next ?
ok i have now forwarded port 515 and 9100 to the internal ip address of the printer (HP LaserJet 2300)
however i am unable to print on it over the internet when i map it as a printer using the WAN ip address of the internet connection.
i´ve disabled the firewall on the zyxel router
but other than that i am unceartain of what could cause this or how to proceed next ?
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What about giving the printer an IP Address that is common to both networks and plugging it into a promiscuous port so both VLANs can see it?
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These are two ADSL Routers, so you can clarify please... does each office have their own (independent of one another) internet service being provided for by each's router?