I'm wondering if it's possible to set up my computer (it has two
ethernet connectors) to connect to 2 different networks at the same
time? (this would be both "wired" networks, but if wireless is easier
I have wireless USB adapters I can utilize as both of my network
routers are wired & wireless).

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:23:54 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

I'm wondering if it's possible to set up my computer (it has two
ethernet connectors) to connect to 2 different networks at the same
time? (this would be both "wired" networks, but if wireless is easier
I have wireless USB adapters I can utilize as both of my network
routers are wired & wireless).

You can connect to multiple networks (any combination of wired and
wireless) at the same time. Each network must use a different TCP/IP
subnet (e.g. one on 192.168.0.x and one on 192.168.1.x).

However, by default, the computer will only use one of the networks
for Internet access.

What do you want to accomplish with two connections?
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:23:54 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

I'm wondering if it's possible to set up my computer (it has two
ethernet connectors) to connect to 2 different networks at the same
time? (this would be both "wired" networks, but if wireless is easier
I have wireless USB adapters I can utilize as both of my network
routers are wired & wireless).

You can connect to multiple networks (any combination of wired and
wireless) at the same time. Each network must use a different TCP/IP
subnet (e.g. one on 192.168.0.x and one on 192.168.1.x).

However, by default, the computer will only use one of the networks
for Internet access.

What do you want to accomplish with two connections?
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:19:08 -0600, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:23:54 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

I'm wondering if it's possible to set up my computer (it has two
ethernet connectors) to connect to 2 different networks at the same
time? (this would be both "wired" networks, but if wireless is easier
I have wireless USB adapters I can utilize as both of my network
routers are wired & wireless).

You can connect to multiple networks (any combination of wired and
wireless) at the same time. Each network must use a different TCP/IP
subnet (e.g. one on 192.168.0.x and one on 192.168.1.x).

However, by default, the computer will only use one of the networks
for Internet access.

What do you want to accomplish with two connections?

thanks for the information....

I'm not certain that I want or need to do this. My "reasons" are as
follows... (rather long story....)

I have Hughesnet with an HN 7000s modem that acts as the router on my
LAN (that is, it gives out the addresses to computers that I connect
to the network). Accordingly, I can't figure out how to set up
security... (I have a WRT54G set up as an AP for wireless access for
my laptop). So basically I simply disconnect the WRT54G whenever I'm
not using the laptop, or rather when the laptop doesn't need access to
the LAN. I also have a 7-port switch connected to the HN modem/router,
so basically I have a wired LAN except for occasional use of a
wireless LAN for the Laptop.

Now, I've ordered a "netbook" computer, which I'd really like to have
wireless connectivity to both the internet and my other computers. But
since I haven't been able to secure the wireless LAN, I'm considering
setting up a separate wireless LAN, not connected to the internet, so
that at the least I'd have wireless connectivity with my other
computer(s). (I have another router that I formerly used with my
DirecTivos for transferring recorded content from room to room, back
when all the DVR were hacked SD units. I'm no longer using that router
since I've gone to HD DVRs.)

........and, I may not need any of this if on 9/1 a site check
determines I can connect to a new WISP in the area. (presuming that
with their equipment I can secure the wireless LAN).




So, does any of this make sense, and if so, would it work?

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:19:08 -0600, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:23:54 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

I'm wondering if it's possible to set up my computer (it has two
ethernet connectors) to connect to 2 different networks at the same
time? (this would be both "wired" networks, but if wireless is easier
I have wireless USB adapters I can utilize as both of my network
routers are wired & wireless).

You can connect to multiple networks (any combination of wired and
wireless) at the same time. Each network must use a different TCP/IP
subnet (e.g. one on 192.168.0.x and one on 192.168.1.x).

However, by default, the computer will only use one of the networks
for Internet access.

What do you want to accomplish with two connections?

thanks for the information....

I'm not certain that I want or need to do this. My "reasons" are as
follows... (rather long story....)

I have Hughesnet with an HN 7000s modem that acts as the router on my
LAN (that is, it gives out the addresses to computers that I connect
to the network). Accordingly, I can't figure out how to set up
security... (I have a WRT54G set up as an AP for wireless access for
my laptop). So basically I simply disconnect the WRT54G whenever I'm
not using the laptop, or rather when the laptop doesn't need access to
the LAN. I also have a 7-port switch connected to the HN modem/router,
so basically I have a wired LAN except for occasional use of a
wireless LAN for the Laptop.

Now, I've ordered a "netbook" computer, which I'd really like to have
wireless connectivity to both the internet and my other computers. But
since I haven't been able to secure the wireless LAN, I'm considering
setting up a separate wireless LAN, not connected to the internet, so
that at the least I'd have wireless connectivity with my other
computer(s). (I have another router that I formerly used with my
DirecTivos for transferring recorded content from room to room, back
when all the DVR were hacked SD units. I'm no longer using that router
since I've gone to HD DVRs.)

........and, I may not need any of this if on 9/1 a site check
determines I can connect to a new WISP in the area. (presuming that
with their equipment I can secure the wireless LAN).




So, does any of this make sense, and if so, would it work?

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:25:18 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

[snip]
I have Hughesnet with an HN 7000s modem that acts as the router on my
LAN (that is, it gives out the addresses to computers that I connect
to the network). Accordingly, I can't figure out how to set up
security... (I have a WRT54G set up as an AP for wireless access for
my laptop). So basically I simply disconnect the WRT54G whenever I'm
not using the laptop, or rather when the laptop doesn't need access to
the LAN. I also have a 7-port switch connected to the HN modem/router,
so basically I have a wired LAN except for occasional use of a
wireless LAN for the Laptop.

Now, I've ordered a "netbook" computer, which I'd really like to have
wireless connectivity to both the internet and my other computers. But
since I haven't been able to secure the wireless LAN, I'm considering
setting up a separate wireless LAN, not connected to the internet, so
that at the least I'd have wireless connectivity with my other
computer(s). (I have another router that I formerly used with my
DirecTivos for transferring recorded content from room to room, back
when all the DVR were hacked SD units. I'm no longer using that router
since I've gone to HD DVRs.)

.......and, I may not need any of this if on 9/1 a site check
determines I can connect to a new WISP in the area. (presuming that
with their equipment I can secure the wireless LAN).

So, does any of this make sense, and if so, would it work?

If I understand your setup, you're using the WRT54G as an access
point, not as a router, and you just need to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G. Are you having trouble with that?
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:25:18 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

[snip]
I have Hughesnet with an HN 7000s modem that acts as the router on my
LAN (that is, it gives out the addresses to computers that I connect
to the network). Accordingly, I can't figure out how to set up
security... (I have a WRT54G set up as an AP for wireless access for
my laptop). So basically I simply disconnect the WRT54G whenever I'm
not using the laptop, or rather when the laptop doesn't need access to
the LAN. I also have a 7-port switch connected to the HN modem/router,
so basically I have a wired LAN except for occasional use of a
wireless LAN for the Laptop.

Now, I've ordered a "netbook" computer, which I'd really like to have
wireless connectivity to both the internet and my other computers. But
since I haven't been able to secure the wireless LAN, I'm considering
setting up a separate wireless LAN, not connected to the internet, so
that at the least I'd have wireless connectivity with my other
computer(s). (I have another router that I formerly used with my
DirecTivos for transferring recorded content from room to room, back
when all the DVR were hacked SD units. I'm no longer using that router
since I've gone to HD DVRs.)

.......and, I may not need any of this if on 9/1 a site check
determines I can connect to a new WISP in the area. (presuming that
with their equipment I can secure the wireless LAN).

So, does any of this make sense, and if so, would it work?

If I understand your setup, you're using the WRT54G as an access
point, not as a router, and you just need to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G. Are you having trouble with that?
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:53:33 -0600, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:

snip
If I understand your setup, you're using the WRT54G as an access
point, not as a router, and you just need to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G. Are you having trouble with that?

Actually, that sums it up perfectly. If I could do that, nothing else
is needed.

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:53:33 -0600, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:

snip
If I understand your setup, you're using the WRT54G as an access
point, not as a router, and you just need to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G. Are you having trouble with that?

Actually, that sums it up perfectly. If I could do that, nothing else
is needed.

On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:22:14 -0500, Charlie Hoffpauir
wrote:

On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:53:33 -0600, "Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]"
wrote:

snip
If I understand your setup, you're using the WRT54G as an access
point, not as a router, and you just need to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G. Are you having trouble with that?

Actually, that sums it up perfectly. If I could do that, nothing else
is needed.

Here are some web sites that describe how to set up wireless security
on the WRT54G:

http://www.columbia.edu/acis/network...sys/index.html
http://vectrosecurity.com/content/view/48/26/

Use WPA2 security if available, otherwise use WPA. The older WEP
security is much less secure.

If you have problems or questions, please post a message with details,
and someone can help.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com