problem with workgroups and 2 routers 2

[barrythedude]

This has been a challenge for me, I hate asking for help, but I am at my wit's end. Cable modem hooked to a linksys 4 port wired router. As the company grew, the router has had a 16-port switch added, and then a 16 port hub. All works well! Two sales people have required a wireless router to be added (and are the only 2 vista boxes on the network)Now, everyone, including the wireless boxes have access to internet, email and printing over IP, but the computers connected to the wirless router (belkin) cannot see workgroup computers other than the ones plugged into, or wirelessly to, the belkin. The original router is set for an internal ip of 192.168.1.1 (the default) and doles out DHCP adresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.254. Plugging in the belkin (wireless) gave it the follwing settings (these are on the belkin router's setup page)IP of 192.168.2.1 (the router's address to get to setup)is listed on the lan component of the router, and lists an appropriate 192.168.1.100 for the internet part of the router. If I change the LAN ip of the belkin I can no longer access the belkin and have to reset, which gives me the previous settings again. I find it strange I can print over the network (the printer is 192.168.1.145) and can access internet, but cannot access workgroup computers, which all have the same workgroup name. I suspect the lan ip of 192.168.2.1 is the problem, but I hope you can help. Thanx in advance, Barry

 

[SYQUEST]

How is the Belkin Wireless connected to the LAN, as a router or WAP?

From your description of your network the Belkin was added to provide Wireless only. It did not replace anything, correct? If that is the case, the Belkin needs to be configured as a WAP! Since you did not specify the model, you might want to read the users guide. There may be a section that covers WAP configurations. If not post back with more info so we can help.

....JIM....

 

[smah]

SYQUEST is right on. You needs are for a Wireless Access Point, not a router. In most cases, your router will be able to act as a WAP by turning off the DHCP server, setting an IP address that isn't currently used on your network, and not using the WAN/Internet port.

 

[barrythedude]

Bang on is right! I had turned off the DHCP, but the router's admin page would always die, so I had to reset and start over. There it was, right in front of me, a link on the setup page for use as access point (duh)dont' know why I didnt see it before. Thanx to all of you - have a great weekend - I will!