asked on I have 2 internet gateways at 1 school, want to utilize both using 2 routers but need to pass traffic from 1 network to the other? Also, re-addressing the network.
Hi.. my situation is: we have 2 subnets (172.16.0.1/20 & 172.16.16.1/20) with their respective gateway routers.. (ubiquiti edgerouter lite on both). Both networks are working as they should (just re-addressed both subnets yesterday to allow more leases). My goal is to route between these two networks to allow continuity throughout the school as we have static printers and a Server (DC) that would be nice to be able to connect to no matter which subnet they are on, they can utilize. On both of the edgerouter lites there is a 3rd ethernet port that could possibly be utilized to achieve this goal, but not sure.. I have read some scenarios that say to use a 3rd router to enable this functionality. I am not opposed to Re-Address these networks again if that needs to happen. If possible I would like to utilize the Server for DHCP & DNS, but think this isn't going to happen.. but not sure if adding a 2nd Network card could make it work properly. I know this is alot.. I appreciate any responses. - Bill
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William Larkin
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Thank you Kimputer for your response.. I wasn't very clear in my question (I apologize) Essentially I have 2 separate networks right now (same school).. Both have their own Internet gateway routers, dhcp and dns servers (which are all provided functions of their respective routers). What I'm wanting to do is (if possible) have each of these networks somehow pass traffic back and forth, but maintain their own separate Internet connections. Basically separate networks that can communicate. Kinda sounds like maybe I need a VPN connection or something like that. Anyway, Thanks for your posting.
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Thanks again.. Let me ask you this.. Each router has a third port that can be configured however.. (the ports I have are ETH0:LAN, ETH1:WAN, ETH2:UNASSIGNED) Would it be possible for me to connect the two together using this port? Btw, the routers are 3 feet apart. Thanks. Bill
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I'm kinda novice at routes and configuring them, but I do understand them in concept.
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Thank you for your responses.. You were most helpful.
After that, to have both the bandwidth of both routers, you need to add a DUAL WAN router before it (the whole LAN connects to this DUAL WAN router, and the router connects to the two working routers).