Network connection by router

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I need some expert assistance. I have 2 networks (NT & W2k) that I need to exchange information. I need to move files from the NT network to the W2K network. Each has their own server and users, who do not need to log on to the other network. I'm a bit over my head here trying to connect them. Can I use a pair of routers? If so, what cables go where and I may need some help getting the routes correct. The NT network uses a 10.x.x.x IP with a 255.255.0.0 subnet and the W2K uses 192.168.x.x with a 255.255.255.0 subnet. Any other suggestions would be very appreciated too.

Also, can the NT router be used to route and as a gateway to the internet at the same time?

The routers are Linksys, but this forum seems to have the best experts.

Thanks for your help!!

 

[ase2dais]

Ralfiek,

The way I understand this, is that you are currently using a
linksys router. I assume the linksys is connected to the modem and the outside world.

okay, from the linksys router hub at the back, that would be your 192.x.x.x. network, so your w2k server will be there.

NOW!!! install another NIC card on the W2k server connected
to the 192.x.x.x network. THAT second NIC will have to be assigned a 10.x.x.x address for your NT network.

Connect the W2k server NIC card (10.x.x.x) to a hub for all
your PC's to connect to the 10.x.x.x network. Make all the
PC gateways the w2k 10.x.x.x ip address.


NOW! make your w2k server a router and NAT. you can do this
thru routing and RAS feature. make sure that the w2k gateway
is the linksys router outside IP address.

the cables to use at all straight-thru's.


68.100.168.89 ISP IP address
linksys / - 192.168.x.x. network ip sub range
\ 192.168.1.1 - w2k server - 10.1.1.1
\ 10.1.1.x network ip rng

 

[Guest_imported]

ase2dais,

Thanks for the reply. I'll give it a try. The exact setup is: The NT network uses a linksys hooked to the network switch (no second nic in NT). The W2K is a newer network that currently also uses the router for internet access, but does not allow cross-network access. I think I can make some adjustments to arrive at your setup. The W2K has a second nic so it should be fairly easy, now that I know what to set the addresses to. Thanks again.

 

[Guest_imported]

ase2dais,

Update: compared my configuration to your setup and I was close. Different due to router setup and switches/nics, but I only had to set the second nic (W2K) to 10.x.x.x and subnet and they were all connected perfectly. So, I feel pretty stupid now! Even the VPN connection is connected on both networks!

thanks again