willin2lrn
New Around Here
I did some research (hey, I found this site). I learned about a lot of gadgets I never used. And I found this thread about using a bridge between buildings. I ordered some new stuff. And now that it's sitting here in front of me, I've come to the conclusion I have no idea what I'm doing.
Starting point: 1 desktop computer (running Vista) connected to DSL (Verizon).
More stuff that needs connecting: a Dish satellite network set-top DVR/TV box, a DVD/Blue-Ray player that can connect to NetFlix, 2 laptop computers (1 that will rarely if ever leave the kitchen, the other - mine - moves around)
So far, it's pretty simple -- add a wireless router and hard wire the desktop, the Dish DVR satellite box and the DVD/BR player. The 2 laptops can connect wirelessly.
Here's the wrinkle: We live on a river. My grandparents' house is on the other side of the river (about a quarter mile away, line of sight, no obstructions). And, although they get telephone, there is no DSL and no cable on that side of the river; so, no internet.
In their house, there's another desktop computer and another Dish DVR satellite box. Plus, I'd like my laptop to work there, too.
Here's what I bought: two Netgear WNDR3700 wireless routers and two EnGenius EOC2611P long range outdoor wireless client bridge / access points -- one for each side of the river.
The actual wiring is not too difficult. DSL modem to router's WAN connection. Run ethernet cable from the router's other connections to the desktop computer, the Dish box and the DVD/BR player. Next, run an ethernet cable from the router's remaining connection to one of the bridge gadgets.
On the other side of the river, connect the 2nd bridge to the 2nd router's WAN port. Then connect the desktop and the Dish box to two of the router's other connections with ethernet cables. And my laptop can connect wirelessly whenever I'm there.
But I got no earthly idea how to set all this stuff to make it all work together seamlessly. I know I need to change IP addresses and DHCP and get rid of DHCP on one of the routers, but I'm in way over my head. Any help will be appreciated.
Starting point: 1 desktop computer (running Vista) connected to DSL (Verizon).
More stuff that needs connecting: a Dish satellite network set-top DVR/TV box, a DVD/Blue-Ray player that can connect to NetFlix, 2 laptop computers (1 that will rarely if ever leave the kitchen, the other - mine - moves around)
So far, it's pretty simple -- add a wireless router and hard wire the desktop, the Dish DVR satellite box and the DVD/BR player. The 2 laptops can connect wirelessly.
Here's the wrinkle: We live on a river. My grandparents' house is on the other side of the river (about a quarter mile away, line of sight, no obstructions). And, although they get telephone, there is no DSL and no cable on that side of the river; so, no internet.
In their house, there's another desktop computer and another Dish DVR satellite box. Plus, I'd like my laptop to work there, too.
Here's what I bought: two Netgear WNDR3700 wireless routers and two EnGenius EOC2611P long range outdoor wireless client bridge / access points -- one for each side of the river.
The actual wiring is not too difficult. DSL modem to router's WAN connection. Run ethernet cable from the router's other connections to the desktop computer, the Dish box and the DVD/BR player. Next, run an ethernet cable from the router's remaining connection to one of the bridge gadgets.
On the other side of the river, connect the 2nd bridge to the 2nd router's WAN port. Then connect the desktop and the Dish box to two of the router's other connections with ethernet cables. And my laptop can connect wirelessly whenever I'm there.
But I got no earthly idea how to set all this stuff to make it all work together seamlessly. I know I need to change IP addresses and DHCP and get rid of DHCP on one of the routers, but I'm in way over my head. Any help will be appreciated.