1 modem - 2 wireless routers - 2 networks

[Slatz]

Here is the situation:

I have 1 thompson DSL Modem.
2 Linksys WRT54G Wireless Routers

I need to hook up both routers so I can have a wireless network for staff, and then use the other router for a wireless network for clients.

Is this the proper way?

Modem to Router A WAN Port
Router A LAN to Router B LAN (or should it be WAN)

Router A Subnet is 192.168.1.1 -- subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 -- Encrypted -- SSID is disabled. Wireless channel 3


Router B Subnet is 192.168.8.1 -- subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 -- Wide Open -- SSID broadcasting enabled. Wireless channel 11

Does anyone see anything wrong with this configuration?

 

[JackMDS]

You have two options.

Two Networks.

Network Segregation - http://www.ezlan.net/shield.html

One cohesive Network.

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

 

[Slatz]

Thanks Jack, I just ran across that ezln site from another post...great site..never thought of network segregation like that...will prolly do that, I like the security features of doing that.

 

[dman]

Originally posted by: Slatz
Here is the situation:

I have 1 thompson DSL Modem.
2 Linksys WRT54G Wireless Routers

I need to hook up both routers so I can have a wireless network for staff, and then use the other router for a wireless network for clients.

You can have multiple SSID's and wireless networks on a single router with DDWRT. You have the Linksys routers so you could give it a try. That said, it might not be as secure as you hope but it does offer AP isolation.

If you are opening a network to anonymous clients, keep in mind that you would be the point of contact for any questionable traffic they generate. Even if your side is safe, I don't know what liability you would ultimately have, and if you'd be breaking any agreements with your ISP, etc.

Doesn't help much with your question, just stuff to think about.