I am currently in the process of adding structured wiring in my house. Currently I have 8 outlets in the house which all run to a control box. In the control box is an interface that has 8 RJ45 sockets for each of the outlets.
In order to provide Internet access to these 8 sockets, I plan on using a BEFSR41 (the version with an Uplink port). Since the BEFSR41 only has 4 ports, I am thinking of connecting a EZXS55W to the BEFSR41. So this leads to my first question:
Do I use a straight-through cable and connect it to the BEFSR41 Uplink port and the EZXS55W's port 1?
I also want to add a WRT54G as a WAP. The WRT54G will sit separate from the BEF and EZ. The WRT will connect to one of the 8 outlets in the house. So my next question:
Do I also use a straight-through cable and connect it to the EZXS55's Uplink port and the WRT54G's port 1?
Now let's assume I have all the wiring done and it is correct. From reading other posts, this is what I have gathered on how to set the settings for each device:
1. Turn off DHCP on the WRT54G
2. Give the WRT54G a different IP address from the BEFSR41
Concerns/Questions:
1. Is the above possible?
2. Are there any problems I should be on the look out for?
3. If I were to connect two devices using both of their Port 1's, do I need to use a crossover cable?
I have attached a picture to visually demonstrate what I am trying to accomplish.
Any help, tips, or guidance is appreciated.