unusual network setup

[9600baud]

I'm currently running this setup at home:

(1)Modem -> (2)Router -> (3)Switch -> (4)Wireless Router

The reason for that is some users use the switch (3) for speed while others use wireless (4) for mobility around the house. Only problem is, computers on the wireless (4) are in their own IP "layer" and cannot see PCs on layer (3). How do I make (4) simply act as a switch of (2)'s IPs instead of a router.

In other words, (4) should act simply as a wireless switch along w/ (3).

Thanks and let me know if that doesnt make any sense, its quite confusing to explain. Oh and if you're curious, the switch (3) is so that we can have extra ports, the router (2) only has 4.

[doctorgonzo]

Get rid of Router #2. Set it up as Modem->Wireless Router->Switch. Two routers on one network is a pain to set up.

[Panama Red]

I agree with doc. Mine is a little different too because the wireless was added after the wired network was in place. Mine is Modem>Wired Router>2 switches>1 switch feeds a WAP. 12 pc's connected, 3 are wireless. I wouldn't even attempt 2 routers on the same network. I'm even thinking of dumping my present system in favor of a wireless router. Too many times I've had to cycle power on all components just to clear IP conflicts.

[9600baud]

Hi thanks guys but I cant dump router (2) because its a potent Cisco router that we use for more important things like a server etc...

All I really need is a WAP so Panama's setup would be pretty similar. Any way I can turn the wireless router in a wireless switch? I dont need it to be handing out IPs. I dont think they sell wireless switches.

[doctorgonzo]

See this thread for a process which may work: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?p=1021103#post1021103

[mbossman2]

what kind of router is the Cisco one? model if you know.

[ktkendall]

Just do not use the WAN port of the wireless router, use just the switch and the wireless portion. I had mine setup that way for a while and it works, but it is much more responsive now that I went to just the wireles router downstairs, and a little 4 port switch upstairs.. When I had 2 routers though I had the main one as default 192.168.1.1 and the other one up here I set to 192.168.1.10, and I set static Ip and all my machines..

[glc]

Yes, you can turn the second router into a simple WAP and switch.

Disconnect the wireless router from the switch temporarily. Plug a computer into a switch port on it, go into the admin, turn off its DHCP server, and change its internal IP address to one in the Cisco's subnet but outside of its DHCP scope. Restart it and disconnect the computer. Reconnect it to the switch but use a SWITCH port, not the WAN/Internet port. If it's not autosensing, you will need a crossover cable or use the uplink port.