[ale] HELP, need to setup wireless access point!

[ale at pcartwright.com (Paul Cartwright)]

On 02/04/2011 01:35 PM, Ron Frazier wrote:
> I don't see what the problem is.  I go though two routers all the time,
> both doing NAT, to get to my internet connection.  The following should
> work fine with LAN cables between the parts.  Paul is welcome to call me
> personally if he needs help.
>
> wifi router WAN port -->  ADSL switch port
> ADSL WAN port -->  ADSL wall outlet
>    
that is the way i have it.. I finally guessed right!
> The PC's can connect either wired or wireless to the wifi router.
>
> PC -->  (wire) wifi router SWITCH port
> PC -->  (wireless) wifi router radio
>
> Works like a charm.  Everything has DHCP turned on.
>
> Wifi router should have:
>
> Firewall - ON
> NAT - ON
> WPA2 encryption - ON with good long random password
>      seehttps://www.grc.com/passwords.htm  - you can store the password
> in a text file on the PC
> DHCP service for LAN - ON
> Auto obtain IP from ISP - ON
>
> UPNP - OFF
> remote admin - OFF
> remote ping reply - OFF
>
> Sincerely,
>    
I'll keep this handy in case I have to set it back up, this looks about 
like I did it.
thanks!


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Paul Cartwright