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On 17/02/14 13:20, Mark Evans wrote: > On 16/02/14 21:22, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Hi >> >> I am trying to set up an old router so it can act as a DHCP server for >> pi jams, for people that just need to connect 2 or more computers > What type of router is it? > >> together. looking at the operating mode I have the following options >> >> Mode >> >> WAN >> >> LAN >> Router >> >> RFC1483Routed >> >> DHCP server enabled & global IP address >> Bridge >> >> RFC1483Bridge >> >> DHCP server enabled >> NAT >> >> RFC1483Routed & global IP address >> >> DHCP server enabled >> NAT2 >> >> RFC1483Bridge & global IP address >> >> DHCP server enabled >> PPPoE+NAT >> >> RFC1483Bridge & RFC2516 >> >> DHCP server enabled >> PPPoA+NAT >> >> RFC2364 >> >> DHCP server enabled >> >> Just wondered which is the one I need for this, essentially it is a >> case of plug in, to mains, turn on, i can connect the lan out to a >> hub, so anything plugged in to the hub should get an ip address, from >> the router, > Unless it is something really odd it should do that just reset to > "factory default". I'll check out those I have in my "junk pile". > Failing that a pi and a switch will do the trick. > >> the current address seems to be 192.168.1.9 however it seems to be >> getting that from my main router, as its plugged in to that so i can >> access the control panel. >> >> can anyone help please, i was thinking it could be something like nat or >> nat2, >> >> there is no reason to need the internet (or having to go through the > If you don't need an Internet connection then NAT isn't an issue. > > It would even be possible to just use "link-local" addresses (either > IPv4 or IPv6) without DHCP. > >> library wifi) to simply get an ip address for peer to peer connections, >> a cable does the trick if both are set to static, but that only allows 2 >> computers to connect directly this may be more flexible,. plus it gets >> round any restrictions on using ssh over wifi, essentially creating a >> mini network independent of library wifi, > The obvious issue with Devon Libraries wifi is that it has a very > restrictive set of firewall rules in place. Which blocks any > connectivity between wireless devices connected to the same access point > and restricts Internet connectivity to TCP ports 80 and 443. > (TCP port 22, TCP port 993 and UDP port 1194 definitly get blocked.) > > One of the reasons I want to set this, up, we got a peer to peer working with a cable on Saturday but that is between 2 computers creating a network in this way is separate from the library set up and is fine if the internet isn't needed. I will do what was suggested, hook the router to the pi at home directly. I am sure once i know how to connect to it. then we can play around with it at the next paignton pi jam, or even at the monday computer group, even though I am hoping the rest of the robot stuff will ahve arrived by monday after 1/2 term. Paul > > -- -- http://www.zleap.net http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 Torbay Raspberry Pi Jam 8th March 2014 - http://dcglug.drogon.net/torbay-pi-jam/ I am committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect any school or establishment I am involved with to share this commitment. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq