tomfolinsbee
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How to create public and private areas using same router?
We want to configure a network so there is a public and private area.
Public area -- type in password and our visitors can browse the internet
Private area - a few laptops and wireless printer in a secure, private area.
Equipment
-modem provided by the ISP
-D-Link Extreme N gigabite router (new)
-Linksys - WRT54GS (old)
-Wireless HP printer (new)
-2 new Toshiba satellite laptops
-vistor's wireless devices
Approaches
1. modem => new router
Public and private PCs connect on same network
Private PCs use windows to create a secure work environment
2. modem => new router => old router
Private PCs use the new router
Public PCs connect to the old router, which is connected to the new router.
Which approach would be best?
Any alternatives / advice on implementation much appreciated.
Public area -- type in password and our visitors can browse the internet
Private area - a few laptops and wireless printer in a secure, private area.
Equipment
-modem provided by the ISP
-D-Link Extreme N gigabite router (new)
-Linksys - WRT54GS (old)
-Wireless HP printer (new)
-2 new Toshiba satellite laptops
-vistor's wireless devices
Approaches
1. modem => new router
Public and private PCs connect on same network
Private PCs use windows to create a secure work environment
2. modem => new router => old router
Private PCs use the new router
Public PCs connect to the old router, which is connected to the new router.
Which approach would be best?
Any alternatives / advice on implementation much appreciated.
ASKER
"I'm assuming you understand how to configure TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, subnets, firewalls, and wireless security on each router. If not post back"
....afraid not. Any good links that will walk me through it? Thanks!
....afraid not. Any good links that will walk me through it? Thanks!
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The new router had option for private & guest network, so we got rid of the old router.
Thanks for the detailed reply.
Thanks for the detailed reply.
Visitors use old router for Internet Access. New router provides private network. Configure separate subnets both on wired and wireless interfaces of both routers. That way your private network has the fastest wireless network. I'm assuming you understand how to configure TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, subnets, firewalls, and wireless security on each router. If not post back.