Re: 3 Wireless routers in a single premises?

On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 23:55:03 GMT, Jeff Liebermann
<jeffl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:24:16 GMT, Jim Donald <jim_donald@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
>
>>Is it possible to run three wireless routers connected to three
>>different networks in the same house? I have ADSL and two cable
>>internet connections and would like all of them to have wireless
>>capability.
>
>You must be wealthy to afford all that connectivity.

Hehe. Not really. Just a bit impulsive. But now I've signed those
contracts I want to make the most of what I'm paying for. The basic
setup is:

1. 1 x ADSL on a Netgear DG834G plugged ino my telephone line
2. 1 x home cable
3. 1 x business cable

2 and 3 are from the same provider (but different services) and I
would like to have each of them wireless or, as you suggest, combine
both through the one router. I didn't know such devices were
available. Also - I have 4 x AXIS IP cams to connect to the business
cable service (cos it offers the fastest upload speed). And I am
rather keen to run WS-FTP Server on one of the networks. There are
also various other small WiFi devices that would benefit from wireless
connectivity (IPAQs etc.). My house is a bijou apartment with lots of
reinforced concrete, as well as some Gyproc partition walls ;-) A sort
of 1970s 'throw it up quick' affair. Y'know?

>Well, you're
>going to need some way to keep them separate so that the client
>computahs can distinguish which access point to connect. Use
>different SSID's for each access point and you'll have a choice. To
>avoid mutual RF interference, put them on the three non-overlapping
>channels of 1, 6, and 11.

Interesting. I didn't know about this either.

>>If possible, which are the best routers to buy for this config?
>
>That quality and type of router or access point depends on your
>requirements and price limitations. I'm partial to separate boxes for
>the DSL and cable modems, for the routers, and for the wireless access
>points. Give some specs (coverage area, price, expected performance,
>anticipated range, number of wall and floors to penetrate,
>construction material, available CAT5 wiring, ad nauseam) and I'll
>offer a suggestion.

Thanks. I don't mind spending to get the right kit that will work
without problems. Then again - none of this is mission-critical (I'm
an old retired codger with time on his hands). So a happy medium would
be nice. If that's possible.
>
>I think you're doing this all wrong. You've got multiple broadband
>connections, so why not run everything through one load balancing
>router? See:
> http://www.netgear.com/products/details/FVS124G.php
>Two WAN ports (one for each cable) connection. $170. You won't get
>twice as much speed as it can't combine streams, but it will balance
>the load between cable connections automagically. You also only need
>one wireless access point connected to this router.

This sounds like just the ticket Jeff. I'll have a look at that link
right away. Thanks again.
>
>If you really wanna combine all three broadband connections, then
>there are more expensive multi-homed routers.
> http://www.edimax.com/html/english/products/list-PRIrouter.htm
> http://www.edimax.com/html/english/products/list-router.htm
>With one of these, you only need one wireless access point.
>
>Combine and conquer?

I am much obliged for your input. Any further advice or comment
gratefully received. Thank you.

Jim
.

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