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Multiple Routers for LAN Party
Name: swild Date: May 4, 2009 at 20:15:51 Pacific OS: Windows Vista + XP Subcategory: Routers and Hubs
Comment:
Heya! I was planning on hosting a LAN party, and I know the best way to do it is to use a switch. But I already have 3 wireless routers to play with.
With three linksys WRT54G type wireless routers, each with 4 LAN ports and one WAN port, would it be possible to create one unified network for eight or more computers? Any ideas would be great. Thanks!
Name: Curt R Date: May 5, 2009 at 07:15:42 Pacific
Reply:
You could yes.
First, pick whichever router is going to do your DHCP and make that your main (#1) router. Connect the other two using crossover cables. Connect from LAN port on #1 to LAN port on #2 and 3. Ensure you have DHCP disabled on 2 and 3 and it should work properly.
You may have to give 2 and 3 IP's on the LAN side that are in the subnet of the #1. If you do, make sure you use IP's that are not in the DHCP scope.
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Response Number 2
Name: swild Date: May 14, 2009 at 18:30:33 Pacific
Reply:
Heya thanks! Sorry it took me so long- I just remembered I hadn't replied. I'll give it a try next weekend...
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