Need help identifying correct Network Device and IP Scheme
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In the coming weeks our company will be setting up a temporary office in a factory that does not have the ability to have a data circuit brought in. For internet, we will be utilizing 1 to 2 Verizon Hotspots (which do not have Ethernet ports) since we've verified Verizon connectivity at the location.
I've attached a document with multiple diagrams showing the "simple" configuration we're trying to achieve. I'm trying to determine the following:
A) What network device to "extend/bridge" the Verizon Hotspot into the physical LAN? Something affordable with simplified configuration.
B) Depending on the capabilities of the network device selected, what IP scheme would be utilized?
We're looking for simplicity. I realize this is not "best practices" but since it's a temporary office and they're needing it setup quickly, I'm trying to achieve an "easy" setup. Thank you.
Network-Diagram.pdf
In the coming weeks our company will be setting up a temporary office in a factory that does not have the ability to have a data circuit brought in. For internet, we will be utilizing 1 to 2 Verizon Hotspots (which do not have Ethernet ports) since we've verified Verizon connectivity at the location.
I've attached a document with multiple diagrams showing the "simple" configuration we're trying to achieve. I'm trying to determine the following:
A) What network device to "extend/bridge" the Verizon Hotspot into the physical LAN? Something affordable with simplified configuration.
B) Depending on the capabilities of the network device selected, what IP scheme would be utilized?
We're looking for simplicity. I realize this is not "best practices" but since it's a temporary office and they're needing it setup quickly, I'm trying to achieve an "easy" setup. Thank you.
Network-Diagram.pdf
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CompProbSolv,
Thank you for the clarification. When I read "Access Point" in your initial post, it threw me off. You are correct that a "Bridge" is the concept/technology I'm looking for in this scenario. I actually had a TP-Link TL-WR841N wireless router sitting around and was able to accomplish my network setup referencing the follow: http://www.tp-link.com/en/faq-227.html . There were some "unique" setting but this confirmed my thinking.
SIM50,
Your post allowed me to perform a test on a workstation that had both an Ethernet Port and Wireless Nic. I created a "Bridged connection" between the two interfaces (I wasn't able to use ICS to accomplish my setup). However, depending on a workstation vs. a network device for the Bridge doesn't seem ideal. A user might reboot/shutdown the workstation and impact other clients.
Thank you both for your input
Thank you for the clarification. When I read "Access Point" in your initial post, it threw me off. You are correct that a "Bridge" is the concept/technology I'm looking for in this scenario. I actually had a TP-Link TL-WR841N wireless router sitting around and was able to accomplish my network setup referencing the follow: http://www.tp-link.com/en/faq-227.html . There were some "unique" setting but this confirmed my thinking.
SIM50,
Your post allowed me to perform a test on a workstation that had both an Ethernet Port and Wireless Nic. I created a "Bridged connection" between the two interfaces (I wasn't able to use ICS to accomplish my setup). However, depending on a workstation vs. a network device for the Bridge doesn't seem ideal. A user might reboot/shutdown the workstation and impact other clients.
Thank you both for your input
Look for a wireless router that also can work as an access point. I've used a Ubiquiti Picostation to do this: https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Picostation2-PICOM2-H-US/dp/B00HXT8L4S/ref=sr_1_21?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471883547&sr=1-21&keywords=ubiquiti .
I've not used this device, but it looks as if it would work and is less expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/Repeater-Access-Point-Bridge-RP-N12/dp/B013LKLK2M