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i cant figure out how to set Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router to use modem`s DHCP server.
My network scheme is like this:
[COMCAST MODEM] <=> [HUB]
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[LINKSYS] [SERVERS]
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[COMPUTERS]
Here is the situation: my modem works as DHCP server, and it works fine. But linksys router has its own DHCP server and its breaking the network all the time (IP conflicts). I solved this problem (for a while): I set different IP ranges on both devices, 10.1.10.10-100, 10.1.10.200-250. And it works.
Before i had Apple Airport Extreme wireless router which was set to bridge mode. So it was using modem`s DHCP server.
Im looking how to do this with Linksys Wireless Router ?
Thanks, this worked! It seems like the WAN port can be used as a LAN port if you're using third party firmware, such as DD-WRT. See these docs for an example.
– Greg Sadetsky – 2016-07-04T01:46:01.923+1 - That's how I've setup many of these in peoples homes. I personally put have the WRT54G as the DHCP as I know its interface more than the modem's. – Hondalex – 2009-08-26T22:14:44.653
That's fair. It's all up to personal preference. Leaving your modem to do the DHCP means it's easier to move the WRT54G around to other networks, if you're crazy like me in that fashion :) – EvilChookie – 2009-08-26T22:16:29.033