mobilebuddha
join:2004-01-14
San Marino, CA
| 1 wireless network, 2 different internet connections
Question for you guys.. I have a wireless network that has 2 different internet connections but in different locations (2 connections are coming in at different rooms of the residence)
the connections are from different vendors. due to reasons/circumstances outside of my control, physical wiring is out of the question.
I would like to have the computers utilize both of the network connections, so if 1 connection is down, i could use the other connection.
I've currently setup the computers to be on different networks, it's a pain in the butt because if I need to copy files between them, i'd have to switch them around. Also, I have a couple NAS devices that all of the computers might use from time to time and I would prefer a more seamless solution.
Are there any experts out there that could give me some solutions/tips/pointers? |
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nwrickert
sand groper
Premium,MVM
join:2004-09-04
Geneva, IL
 ·AT&T U-Verse
 ·AT&T Midwest
| You can buy a dual wan router. Try a google search to get information on what is available. I'm not sure if there are wireless versions, but if not you could add an access point.
The dual wan router will keep track of connections, and know which ISP to use to send out packets for that particular connection. No, I don't have any personal experience with these.
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mobilebuddha
join:2004-01-14
San Marino, CA
| But how would I hook 2 connections up that are in different places?
said by nwrickert  :You can buy a dual wan router. Try a google search to get information on what is available. I'm not sure if there are wireless versions, but if not you could add an access point. The dual wan router will keep track of connections, and know which ISP to use to send out packets for that particular connection. No, I don't have any personal experience with these. |
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broccoli
join:2007-11-29
Portland, OR
| said by mobilebuddha :But how would I hook 2 connections up that are in different places? Run a Cat5 cable between them. If it's not convenient to do so, take a look at HomePlug. |
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Anav
Sarcastic Llama? Naw, Just Acerbic
Premium
join:2001-07-16
Dartmouth, NS
3 edits | reply to mobilebuddha
Concur if there is no way to phsyically wire them so that the modems are in the same room, home plug will allow you to bring one to the other. Then you can plug the LAN ports together of the two routers and create a poor mans dual wan router setup.
example of two router sharing setup (not powerline stuff but concept would be similar) »Re: 2 Gateways 2 ISPs 2 Routers 1 Network
Basically you plug one of the adaptors (single units) into the wall and connect the ISP modem output to it via standard ethernet cable. The signal travels over the electrical newtork and I believe EITHER directly into the router (via its plugin into the wall) OR MORE LIKELY into another single adaptor via the wall plugin (at the location in the house you desire) and then with an ethernet cable plug it into the WAN port of the 318s. You would have to call tech support to sort it out, been awhile since I researched the 318s unit.
»www.us.zyxel.com/Products/detail···43DB680E
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mobilebuddha
join:2004-01-14
San Marino, CA
| cool. thank you and the poster above you. Now I have some research to do. 
said by Anav :Concur if there is no way to phsyically wire them so that the modems are in the same room, home plug will allow you to bring one to the other. Then you can plug the LAN ports together of the two routers and create a poor mans dual wan router setup. example of two router sharing setup (not powerline stuff but concept would be similar) » Re: 2 Gateways 2 ISPs 2 Routers 1 NetworkBasically you plug one of the adaptors (single units) into the wall and connect the ISP modem output to it via standard ethernet cable. The signal travels over the electrical newtork and I believe EITHER directly into the router (via its plugin into the wall) OR MORE LIKELY into another single adaptor via the wall plugin (at the location in the house you desire) and then with an ethernet cable plug it into the WAN port of the 318s. You would have to call tech support to sort it out, been awhile since I researched the 318s unit. » www.us.zyxel.com/Products/detail···43DB680E |
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