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gimp420247365
March 19th, 2008, 09:40 PM
OK, heres my scenario:
I have Comcast High speed Internet connected to a SMC Networks modem (SMC8013WG) which is also a 4 way router. Connected to the modem is my Linksys 10/100 8- Port Workgroup Switch. Connected to that is as follows:

3-computers (a Gateway running WinXP Pro, a Dell running Win2000, and a Dell server running Win2000)
1-HP6310 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, etc, and
1-Belkin 4-Port Wireless Router
(From here on out, above will be called "FRONT")

Connected to the Belkin is as follows:
2-Computers (Both are Dells running WinXP Pro); and
1-HP7310 All-in-One Printer Scanner etc.
(From here on out, this will be known as "REAR")

Now, here is my problem.

I successfully networked REAR to FRONT, allowing me to access files, programs, and print among the entire network. Upon starting to network FRONT to the REAR printer, I get NO connectivity. I tried to ping the IP addresses from the FRONT to the REAR with no replies from any of them.

Basically, I have a network connection between the REAR and FRONT, but not between the FRONT and REAR, if that makes any sense what-so-ever.

I am trying to locate some information about HOW to get FRONT to access the printer on REAR.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated if any one can decipher what I wrote above. I apologize for any confusion, as I am basically teaching myself networking.

dglienna
March 19th, 2008, 11:17 PM
Split the network up

192.168.1.0 - 192.168.1.9 (router 1)
192.168.1.11 - 192.168.1.40 (router 2) -> Wifi needs more ips

I usually set the printers to a static ip 1.10, and 1.39 and let the routers do DHCP

DataMiser
July 29th, 2008, 01:47 AM
Do you have DHCP enabled on both switches? If so could be part of the problem. Are the cables connected in the right ports from the switch to the router. e.g. uplink port <> network port.

I have a modem to wireless router to 1gb switch with two wired and one wireless pc connected to the router and 4 pcs wired to the switch, I also have anywhere from 2-4 wireless devices connected to the router at any given time. Never had a problem with any of the connections.