Adding Second Computer on SBC DSL

[mnn41260]

I have a simple Speedstream 4100 modem with only one ethernet jack. I also have a 2wire 2700hg-b modem that I would like to use on this network so that I can use the wireless function to connect my second computer to the internet. I have tried to register the 2wire with SBC so that I can use it as my modem instead of the Speedstream, but 2Wire and SBC both say that they can not detect the DSL. Anyone have any knowledge on how to fix this?

[johnwill]

You could simply use the 2WIRE as a simple Ethernet switch/WAP.


Connecting two (or more) SOHO broadband routers together.

Note: The "primary" router can be an actual router, a software gateway like Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing, or a server connection that has the capability to supply more than one IP address using DHCP server capability. No changes are made to the primary "router" configuration.

Configure the IP address of the secondary router(s) to be in the same subnet as the primary router, but out of the range of the DHCP server in the primary router. For instance DHCP server addresses 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.100, I'd assign the secondary router 192.168.0.254 as it's IP address, 192.168.0.253 for another router, etc.

Note: Do this first, as you will have to reboot the computer to connect to the router again for the remaining changes.

Disable the DHCP server in the secondary router.

Setup the wireless section just the way you would if it was the primary router, channels, encryption, etc.

Connect from the primary router's LAN port to one of the LAN ports on the secondary router. If there is no uplink port and neither of the routers have auto-sensing ports, use a cross-over cable. Leave the WAN port unconnected!

This procedure bypasses the routing function (NAT layer) and configures the router as a switch (or wireless access point for wireless routers).