Hey guys,
Let me preface by saying that I am by no means an IT expert and my situation is a bit strange, but I'll try to be as clear as I can.
Here's my situation:
I have the following hardware: (1) a business-class Comcast modem and 4-port router in one; (2) a TRENDNet 16-port gigabit switch; and (3) a Medialink wireless router.
My current setup is as follows: the Comcast modem/router has DHCP turned on and all four LAN ports are running into the TRENDNet switch, which in turn is connected to the various PCs and printers throughout the office. There is also an ethernet cable running from the switch to one of the LAN ports of the Medialink wireless router.
This is not the way I initially attempted to configure the setup, but this was the only way I could get everything to function properly. However, I have a feeling this isn't how it's supposed to be set up.
What prompted this post is that I'm having some issues with mobile devices staying connected to the wireless network. After doing some research, I believe it may be due to the authentication being set to AES instead of TKIP. However, I can't login to the Medialink router to change this because it apparently is sharing the same IP address as the Comcast modem/router. I've also read that the modem and router sharing an IP address can cause performance issues.
Can someone offer some guidance on how my network should be configured so that all three devices work in harmony and I'm able to access my router settings? Thanks in advance for any help.
Let me preface by saying that I am by no means an IT expert and my situation is a bit strange, but I'll try to be as clear as I can.
Here's my situation:
I have the following hardware: (1) a business-class Comcast modem and 4-port router in one; (2) a TRENDNet 16-port gigabit switch; and (3) a Medialink wireless router.
My current setup is as follows: the Comcast modem/router has DHCP turned on and all four LAN ports are running into the TRENDNet switch, which in turn is connected to the various PCs and printers throughout the office. There is also an ethernet cable running from the switch to one of the LAN ports of the Medialink wireless router.
This is not the way I initially attempted to configure the setup, but this was the only way I could get everything to function properly. However, I have a feeling this isn't how it's supposed to be set up.
What prompted this post is that I'm having some issues with mobile devices staying connected to the wireless network. After doing some research, I believe it may be due to the authentication being set to AES instead of TKIP. However, I can't login to the Medialink router to change this because it apparently is sharing the same IP address as the Comcast modem/router. I've also read that the modem and router sharing an IP address can cause performance issues.
Can someone offer some guidance on how my network should be configured so that all three devices work in harmony and I'm able to access my router settings? Thanks in advance for any help.