Paul Komski
11-05-2007, 10:16 AM
I'm sure that one of you networking geeks out there will be able to give some good advice.
Main PC (XPpro) attached to ADSL Router in Main Admin Office; in its own prefab building. Wireless connections to two Laptops (XPhome) with WPA encryption and MAC address filtering all properly configured and working.
Secondary PC (XPhome) in public office in the main building 20 yards away. This PC runs the stock control software and has a wired LAN attached by crossover cable to an older PC (XPhome) kept in the main Stock Room some 100 yards away. Both these PCs use the same backend on the PC in the office and IP addressing is automatically configured.
It is desired to wirelessly network to two office PCs together using a USB dongle on the one in the public office; a dongle that came with the router package so there should be no incompatibilities there. This is to allow both file sharing and internet access.
I assume that such a configuration should be relatively straightforward but just wonder whether I can anticipate any problems - especially with regard to IP addressing on the PC with both a Wired PCI NIC and a Wireless USB Dongle.
If necessary the stock room PC could be connected directly to the router but they dont really want internet access to be available from that PC. Also it's probably at the limit for wireless and it would be awkward to have to re-lay the ethernet cable to the Main Office in the outside prefab building.
Any thoughts and advice most welcome.
Main PC (XPpro) attached to ADSL Router in Main Admin Office; in its own prefab building. Wireless connections to two Laptops (XPhome) with WPA encryption and MAC address filtering all properly configured and working.
Secondary PC (XPhome) in public office in the main building 20 yards away. This PC runs the stock control software and has a wired LAN attached by crossover cable to an older PC (XPhome) kept in the main Stock Room some 100 yards away. Both these PCs use the same backend on the PC in the office and IP addressing is automatically configured.
It is desired to wirelessly network to two office PCs together using a USB dongle on the one in the public office; a dongle that came with the router package so there should be no incompatibilities there. This is to allow both file sharing and internet access.
I assume that such a configuration should be relatively straightforward but just wonder whether I can anticipate any problems - especially with regard to IP addressing on the PC with both a Wired PCI NIC and a Wireless USB Dongle.
If necessary the stock room PC could be connected directly to the router but they dont really want internet access to be available from that PC. Also it's probably at the limit for wireless and it would be awkward to have to re-lay the ethernet cable to the Main Office in the outside prefab building.
Any thoughts and advice most welcome.