[Ham-Computers] Configuring a distant router connection for home QTH

[Dan Violette]

Second router does not have to be "1 digit off" that is just convenient and
most everyone would do that.  And it is the LAST digit.  The first three
must be the same so all are on the same subnet.  The subnet mask specifies
to not change the first three numbers (255), only the last one (0).  So
192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.2 would work (some routers default with all the
second to last numbers as 0 which can get confusing).  Doesn't matter if
consistent.
Dan KI6X

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Hensley
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 8:54 AM
To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Configuring a distant router connection for
home QTH


Thanks to everyone for this start in learning how to do this.  I'm on digest
modeso that is the delay in responding.  Several questions were asked and
two methods were suggested.  
To answer the questions:
The Cox modem in the house is connected to our Linksys Wireless router via a
CAT5  cable and one home computer is also plugged in.  It was that computer
which set up  the Linksys. In other areas of the house, the kids are using
wireless laptops, one work  station which is wireless, and a wireless
printer.
A CAT5/6E cable from our existing router to the new out-building would be
about 100 feet.  
Solution:  
1.  I run a CAT6E cable from the house router to the new out-building
router.  2.  I leave this CAT6E cable off the new router during the
set-up.3.  I plug a PC into the new router and bring up it's Linksys control
panel.  4.  I set DHCP Server to manual on the remote router, and assign an
IP number that is      one digit off the house router's IP number:
(e.g., Motorola Modem 192.168.0.1,         1st Linksys 192.168.1.1,  Remote
Linksys 192.168.1.2, subnet 255.255.255.0)
5.  I then plug the CAT6E cable into the remote Linksys and my laptop should
now see     the Internet ??
Is this basically correct?
John 		 	   		  
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