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Ok, so this isn't strictly to do with cars... but can anyone help?
I'm trying to connect my BThomehub to my non-internet Netgear wireless router.
Is it possible to get my 3 computers in the Netgear network to use the connection from my computer which is connected to the homehub? I can only connect the computer between routers to either the BThomehub OR Netgear router, so I was thinking of keeping it connected to the BThomehub and trying to get the netgear router to recognise its IP address? Is this port forwarding? Then the connection from the BThomehub computer could be shared over the Netgear network.
The situation is as follows:
If you follow and have any advice, it would be much appreciated and I'll buy you a bacon sandwich next Supercar Sunday at the Goodwood Breakfast club!!! Just find the bloke with the red Ginetta G27
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I'm trying to connect my BThomehub to my non-internet Netgear wireless router.
Is it possible to get my 3 computers in the Netgear network to use the connection from my computer which is connected to the homehub? I can only connect the computer between routers to either the BThomehub OR Netgear router, so I was thinking of keeping it connected to the BThomehub and trying to get the netgear router to recognise its IP address? Is this port forwarding? Then the connection from the BThomehub computer could be shared over the Netgear network.
The situation is as follows:
If you follow and have any advice, it would be much appreciated and I'll buy you a bacon sandwich next Supercar Sunday at the Goodwood Breakfast club!!! Just find the bloke with the red Ginetta G27
)Wow, instant response! Thanks for your thoughts.
The two routers are about 20 meters apart but separated by thick walls, so no chance of running any cable sadly.
The computer in the middle is pretty much dead in the middle, hence the thought to use it to carry the internet signal.
Will look at the bridging/repeater option later on, just looking at option at the minute.
The two routers are about 20 meters apart but separated by thick walls, so no chance of running any cable sadly.
The computer in the middle is pretty much dead in the middle, hence the thought to use it to carry the internet signal.
Will look at the bridging/repeater option later on, just looking at option at the minute.
Edited by quantum_man on Wednesday 17th November 16:22
Edited by quantum_man on Wednesday 17th November 16:23
Here's one way:
You need to configure the netgear router NOT to use DHCP and its own firewall, and also if it has a port on the back that says "modem" or similar DON'T use it. This way the router is configured simply as a network switch a will pass all the traffic to/from the PCs which are attached to it - the IP addresses of the PCs will then be allocated by either the BT router or the main PC.
Two main ways to do this:
1. (preferred) assuming the BT router can handle multiple PCs and doesn't just give out a single IP - connect the Netgear via a wire to the BT router - now any other PCs you connect to it (either via wifi or wired) will get an IP alloacted by the BT router and everyone happy.
2. Connect the main PC to the BT router via a wired cable, also connect it to the netgear router wirelessly - use internet connection sharing to share the wired connection over the wireless...this PC becomes the DHCP server for the other PCs on the netgear router and should route all the network traffic. You can do this the other way round, wireless to BT then wire to the Netgear and share the wireless over the wired.
Port forwarding is not part of your solution.
Alternatively if you have a port on the back saying "modem" you can plug a wire from the main PC into this and use internet connection sharing on the main PC which will give the netgear router an IP address...it can then be used as an access point (if it has this function) or you can enable its own DHCP/NAT which will allocate new IP addresses to the other PCs on its own subnet. However if you are file sharing between the PCs then the prior options are better.
You need to configure the netgear router NOT to use DHCP and its own firewall, and also if it has a port on the back that says "modem" or similar DON'T use it. This way the router is configured simply as a network switch a will pass all the traffic to/from the PCs which are attached to it - the IP addresses of the PCs will then be allocated by either the BT router or the main PC.
Two main ways to do this:
1. (preferred) assuming the BT router can handle multiple PCs and doesn't just give out a single IP - connect the Netgear via a wire to the BT router - now any other PCs you connect to it (either via wifi or wired) will get an IP alloacted by the BT router and everyone happy.
2. Connect the main PC to the BT router via a wired cable, also connect it to the netgear router wirelessly - use internet connection sharing to share the wired connection over the wireless...this PC becomes the DHCP server for the other PCs on the netgear router and should route all the network traffic. You can do this the other way round, wireless to BT then wire to the Netgear and share the wireless over the wired.
Port forwarding is not part of your solution.
Alternatively if you have a port on the back saying "modem" you can plug a wire from the main PC into this and use internet connection sharing on the main PC which will give the netgear router an IP address...it can then be used as an access point (if it has this function) or you can enable its own DHCP/NAT which will allocate new IP addresses to the other PCs on its own subnet. However if you are file sharing between the PCs then the prior options are better.
Mr Will said:
How far apart are the two routers? Can you not just run a network cable between them?
Failing that, have a look if your Netgear router can function as a wireless bridge.
Trying to use a PC as an intermediary is just asking for trouble.
This.Failing that, have a look if your Netgear router can function as a wireless bridge.
Trying to use a PC as an intermediary is just asking for trouble.
You could do it other ways but its a bit more complex.
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Ok I'm doing something like this ... I have a draytek ADSL router (with G wifi turned off) that I also use as a SIP server with a phone attatched to it. It has 4 ethernet ports.
One of which has my media server/print server attached to it
Another ethernet port is connected to a netgear .N wifi cable router.
The netgear has 5 ethernet ports 4 acting as a switch and 1 as an uplink from the router to what should be a cable modem, (it was dirt cheap) the draytek plugs into one of the 4 normal ports. The netgear is set up as a wifi access point with DHCP TURNED OFF on it (the router hands out IP aadresses). Do not plug anything into the uplink port.
I have a number of random boxes attached to the 3 remaining switch ports on the netgear.
This gives me a flat lan with a .N wifi which runs down to my xbox,wii and medicentre in the lounge. and a 16M ADSL connection to the internet - strangely enough the whole shebang seems to run smoother after splitting the wifi from the router. The only downside is the netgear firmware auto update doesnt work - it expects to use the uplink port - so you just download it and upload it via your pc.
Works a treat.
Simes.
One of which has my media server/print server attached to it
Another ethernet port is connected to a netgear .N wifi cable router.
The netgear has 5 ethernet ports 4 acting as a switch and 1 as an uplink from the router to what should be a cable modem, (it was dirt cheap) the draytek plugs into one of the 4 normal ports. The netgear is set up as a wifi access point with DHCP TURNED OFF on it (the router hands out IP aadresses). Do not plug anything into the uplink port.
I have a number of random boxes attached to the 3 remaining switch ports on the netgear.
This gives me a flat lan with a .N wifi which runs down to my xbox,wii and medicentre in the lounge. and a 16M ADSL connection to the internet - strangely enough the whole shebang seems to run smoother after splitting the wifi from the router. The only downside is the netgear firmware auto update doesnt work - it expects to use the uplink port - so you just download it and upload it via your pc.
Works a treat.
Simes.
Edited by 51mes on Wednesday 17th November 16:25
Ok, got some more options to try. Many thanks to you all for taking the trouble to help me out.
Had a cheeky look at some of your PH garages too as an aside. Must say, fair play! Some lovely machines there & a few I'd love to own myself one day! To those who have a Porsche 911 - is it a practical everyday car??
Had a cheeky look at some of your PH garages too as an aside. Must say, fair play! Some lovely machines there & a few I'd love to own myself one day! To those who have a Porsche 911 - is it a practical everyday car??
quantum_man said:
Ok, got some more options to try. Many thanks to you all for taking the trouble to help me out.
Had a cheeky look at some of your PH garages too as an aside. Must say, fair play! Some lovely machines there & a few I'd love to own myself one day! To those who have a Porsche 911 - is it a practical everyday car??
Homeplugs are the answer to your network issue - anything else will cause you heartache....with a homeplug you can effectively plug the netgear router directly into the BT router and it then has internet access....I use these at home and in the office and they make old fashioned cat-5 cabling redundant.Had a cheeky look at some of your PH garages too as an aside. Must say, fair play! Some lovely machines there & a few I'd love to own myself one day! To those who have a Porsche 911 - is it a practical everyday car??
As to the 911 question - yes and no - so long as you never need to transport more than 2 people and minimal luggage etc, then yes....also depending where you live and what model you buy - 4wd is useful in the winter. The car is very capable of being run all year
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