Re: [LUG] Network Setup

[Richard Brown <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all for the help. It is now up and running and I will now start trying all the settings suggested but at least it is working!

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Rich
Learning the unforced rhythms of grace

On 06/11/2018 2:50 pm, Splodger wrote:

Hi

While you're setting this up, the easiest thing to do is to move the network cable between the two units at the router end. and connect to it via a cable from a PC.

Work from the Draytek backwards, remember - once you've told the Draytek to turn off DHCP server you will not be able to connect to it again until it's plugged into the Netgear.

(So while the Draytek resets itself, plug the Draytek directly into the Netgear and it'll receive an IP address from the Netgear).

I've tried to call you but it seems your phone is switched off - will be easier to talk you through this..

On 06/11/2018 14:42, Richard Brown wrote:

Hi

Thanks for the reply. I currently cannot access the Draytek because it is sharing the same IP address as the Netgear. I am assuming if I disconnect the Draytek from the netgear, log into the Draytek as 192.168.0.1 and change it then. Will that work please?

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Rich
Learning the unforced rhythms of grace

On 06/11/2018 2:37 pm, Splodger wrote:

Hi Richard.

Simply put...

Use the Netgear for DHCP.

Turn DHCP Server Off on the Draytek.

Assign the Draytek a static IP (not 192.168.0.1 but something in the DHCP pool)

Turn Off WiFi on the Netgear

That'll do it for now - unless someone else on the list wants to explain subnets.

On 06/11/2018 14:31, Richard Brown wrote:

Hi

I have been given a lovely piece of kit by a lug member. I need to now set this up and I am wondering if I could have some help please?

I now have a Netgear DGN2200v4. This is serving as a router and dhcp server. It also provides wifi.

The new piece of kit is a Draytek Vigor 2130 Series Broadband Router/Firewall.

So, I now want to switch off all functionality in the Netgear and let the Draytek take over, using the Netgear simply as a modem.

Both bits of equipment are using the ip address of 192.168.0.1. When I type that in a browser, I get access to the Netgear. The Draytek is connected via cable to the Netgear and currently displays a wifi identity as Draytek with no protection. I can log into the wifi and use it.

I tried turning off the Netgear as a DHCP server and lost the internet completely and so I reset that and I am now once again functioning.

I am assuming that if I tell the Netgear to use IP address 192.168.0.250 say, this will then allow me to connect to the Draytek. Is that correct please, if not can someone tell me the steps to take in order to let the Draytek take over and secure the Network please?

Thanks

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