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Answer» Hi all, You are asking for professional help. Hi thanks for the reply. Im not looking for help in setting up, just wondering whether 2broadband lines with two routers can be connected to a single router? And talk talk dont provide technical help in regards to network set ups because its quite complicated. Thanks anyway Quote from: ne0beatsm0rp98 on March 04, 2011, 12:37:53 PM Hi thanks for the reply. Are you looking for redundancy or speed-increases? Quote from: Sid on March 06, 2011, 08:57:50 AM Are you looking for redundancy or speed-increases? Basically what im looking for is two broadband connections which both come with 2modems, them two modems connected to a single router which is connected to a single head computer that oversees all the other 8 computers. So 4computers would have their own internet connection, and the other 4 the same, then my computer being the head computer that oversees control of all 8. Speed isnt much of an issue because im getting 50mb connections each line Quote from: ne0beatsm0rp98 on March 06, 2011, 09:36:01 AM Basically what im looking for is two broadband connections which both come with 2modems, them two modems connected to a single router which is connected to a single head computer that oversees all the other 8 computers. Ok, so you want something like the following: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5502810997_a25cc4b294.jpg What are you TRYING to achieve, because to keep the two LAN's separate, you don't need the two internet connections. I don't really "get" why you want this setup. I could probably help more, and come up with a better design if you expand on what it is you want the outcome to be. Quote from: Sid on March 06, 2011, 11:39:07 AM Ok, so you want something like the following: Ok its an gaming centre im starting up with. I need two internet connections because max speed i can MAINTAIN per line is 24mbps. Originally thought it was 50mbps but too expensive. So in order to keep gaming speed running smoothly I need two broadband lines. So one line either side of the shop. Then on my main computer I have an internet cafe software that enables me to CHECK what people are on, restrict times etc. So what im looking for is for all 8 computers to be connected somehow to my main PC but with both broadband lines running thru the shop. Head recked? yes mine is too But what you have described is what im after yes, something very similiar Quote from: ne0beatsm0rp98 on March 06, 2011, 03:07:32 PM But what you have described is what im after yes, something very similiar Ok, I THINK I've got an idea. I'll get it drawn up and posted. EDIT: See the image here: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5505194691_a156d720d4.jpg You'll need to decide which web connection 10.10.x.5 goes out on and set the default gateway to that LAN and only that LAN. Also it will definately need 2 network connection ports. As long as you don't setup any static routes on the 1-4 machines, and set their default gateway as the router address you should be fine. Oh, in my drawing all subnet masks should be 255.255.255.0, and I'd be tempted to make sure you use fixed IP addresses (they don't have to be my example ranges) and as you only have 11 devices (or maybe 13 if the switches are managed) it shouldn't be too much of a headache. I'd set the routers as 10.10.10.200 and 10.10.20.200, but again, feel free to ammend my examples. For example, if you have a favourite number between 1 and 254, go for that. Obviously this all depends on if there are any restrictions on the Web Cafe software you have. ONE LAST EDIT: Just because I've drawn two switches doesn't mean you need 2 physical switches. You can get swtiches that let you setup VLAN's, but they're more advanced, so it depends on your comfort level.Excellent. So lets just say for arguements sake I decide to purchase 2 switches do you know of any that would be perfect? Sorry to be a pain, im good with a lot of computer work, but advanced networking is my downfall Quote from: ne0beatsm0rp98 on March 07, 2011, 03:18:30 AM Excellent. To be fair, any switch with at least 6 ports will do you. Look for Linksys (the "value" range of Cisco). To make life easy I'd get two of the same model. No pain, don't worry about it. That said, if you can get a 12+ port VLAN-able switch for about the same money as 2 x 6+ port ones, do it. It's not even that hard to config a Cisco one, and I know some Linksys ones have the functionality and a web interface. If you do get a proper Cisco one, you'll need the blue serial cable, and a PC with a serial port to configure it. Also, it's less power draw & less "clutter". ...Not that you'd save millions on electricity by removing 1 switch, but still. Quote from: Sid on March 07, 2011, 03:45:01 AM To be fair, any switch with at least 6 ports will do you. Look for Linksys (the "value" range of Cisco). To make life easy I'd get two of the same model. Thanks a lot, going to have a little look around now and get pricing. appreciate all your help |
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