home network issues!

tres · 22 Jan 2009 at 19:43

I have

broadband into a Speedtouch 585

single ethernet cable running upstairs into attic

then i've tried to connect a Linksys wireless router (no ADSL modem, just router) connected (speedtouch into the Linksys's "internet" ethernet port

i thought i'd turn off DHCP on the linksys, but it's all not working
leaving it on, is 2 seperate networks it seems, but doesn't work

any ideas?

tres · 22 Jan 2009 at 20:25

i tried turning off the dhcp in the speedtouch, and everyone was happily connected to the network via linksys, but no internet!! please help!!

tolien · 22 Jan 2009 at 20:38

If you use the Linksys's WAN port, you'll need DHCP enabled on both.

tres · 22 Jan 2009 at 20:39

oh you do, do you

i will try it now, thanks chief!

tolien · 22 Jan 2009 at 20:56

Well how else will your machines (connected to the Linksys) or the Linksys itself get an IP?

Skidilliplop · 23 Jan 2009 at 15:19

if you're using the speedtouch as a modem more than a router you want to set the linksys on a static IP and make it the DMZ on the speedtouch. Otherwise you'll have a double NAt going on which won't be ideal
If you just want it as a wireless access point turn off DHCP on the linksys and connec the speedtouch to a LAN port on the linksys.