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January 7th, 2007 22:00

Wired and Wireless Combo

I currently run 3 Dell PCs in my home connected by a Cisco Pix 501 firewall.  Two of the PCs are remotely accessed by my employer. I just purchases 2 Dell laptops for my kids for Christmas with wireless cards.  I also purchased a Netgear WGR614 v6 wireless router.  I now need to network the 2 wireless laptops with the 3 wired PCs. Where do I start?  Which goes directly to the cable modem - the Cisco or the Netgear?  I'm new to wireless so I hope I don't sound like a complete idiot.  My kids are bugging me to get these laptops up and running though.  Thank you.

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January 8th, 2007 05:00

I presume the setup is like this now:
 
Modem>Firewall>Work PC's
 
We need some more information such as is this a combination modem/router or is that "firewall" actually handing out DHCP addresses too?
 
What does your employer think about the use of their line (I suppose) for personal use?

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January 8th, 2007 06:00

HI, I spent one hour on the phone with lynksys-tech for the same thing.
bottom line is you need to re-address the wireless router IP-***.*** . 2.*.
note : you must change the second last number default is 1 change to 2 check your original router /firewall IP address you might need them if you call tech support. You state two units for work , how are you keeping them from seeing the third, i assume you don't want them seeing the two laptop's? The wireless can be wired to a available port on your  network .Then follow the routers set-up program to connect to your network (password etc. )add the wep or better security if you can. You will need to do a hard boot on all ,restart the modem first then your first router/firewall then the wireless 
try this and let us know how you make out.Remember the new IP address in case you need to log on to the wireless to do any set-up stuff.
good luck.
hope this helps it's a start.if you need more info PM me.

Message Edited by rjkane57 on 01-08-200702:18 AM

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January 8th, 2007 10:00

Only one gateway will be allowed.
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