Getting lost trying to sort DHCP settings

[Simon84uk]

Hi All,

I have three devices currently in my network fighting to control DHCP, everything I've tried so far (with limited knowledge admittedly) results in a very unstable internet and general network connection.

Could someone please advise how to go about setting up my devices so the IP's are handled correctly and the two WAP's work together. Currently I have the DIR-880L off as it just kills everything when it's on, I have it set to it's own SSID for now also in case that was causing any issues. But seems to be irrelevant.

Here are the three devices which can control DHCP.

• D-Link DIR-880L (WAP, main switch on port 1, nothing on WAN port)
• BT HH5 (Modem & WAP, main switch on port 1, 8-port media switch on port 2)
• Netgear JGS516PE (Main switch, HH5 & DIR-880L connect to this on non PoE ports, 5-port switch also connected here for my office, and my IP PoE camera)

I would prefer the DIR-880L to control the DHCP assignments ideally as this has the most "friendly" UI.

I have tried putting all the devices on the same 192.168.1.* range and same 255.255.255.0 subnet, have also tried having DHCP controlled by each device individually with them set as the DHCP server. I can't seem to get it right, could one of you guru's give me any advice or pointers?


Many thanks,
Simon

 

[Simon84uk]

Thanks all for the great information.

I have BT Infinity 1 as can't get above the speeds of that on my line. I have a HG612 from my previous HH4 installation at the old house so this sounds like a good possibility if I can't get things working.

I started having a look over the weekend following guide from "thenewoc" and made some good progress before I had to take the mrs shopping, but seems to be the right steps.


Thanks all again,
Simon