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How do other pc's see devices on my RO318?
Hello! :-) I have connected my RO318 to an Ethernet Port on a TP-Link Archer C9 Router (which is connected to a C7000v2). I'm wondering why devices that are connected wirelessly to the C9 can't...
You can always add a ethernet Gb switch to the back of your C series modem for additional ports. They make 5, 8, 16, 24 and 48 port model switchs. I have a 24 port behind my router.
PetrellaMD wrote:Hi again, and thanks again ... :-D
I've replaced the RO318 with a GigaBit Switch and am able to see all devices that are connected to the intermediate Router (the Archer). Thanks!
I will be making the C7000v2 the primary Router for our location, just as soon as my wife completes the Webinars that she's presenting over the next few weeks (she doesn't want any "hiccups" from modifications to our set-up).
I didn't mention that our (adult) sons use their own printer (HP 7510) that is connected via an old Hawking Print Server that appears to require that the Gateway explicitly be 192.168.1.* ... but ... our C7000 already has all 4 ethernet Ports in use (3 pc's plus the Archer); that's why I feel limited to continuing to use the Archer ... ;-)
I'll report back in a few weeks to let you all know how this turned out. ;-)
Thanks again!!! Mario
> I have connected my RO318 to an Ethernet Port on a TP-Link Archer C9
> Router (which is connected to a C7000v2).
Why?
You seem to have cascaded three routers. Cascading multiple routers
can cause multiple problems.
> I'm obviously not understanding, or my expectations are naive; [...]
Yup. These gizmos are more complicated than extension cords; you
can't just string them together and have everyone communicate with
everyone else.
> p.s. Why, if I connect wirelessly to the C7000v2, can I not see
> anything connected "downstream", i.e., anything connected to the Archer
> C9 ..?
Same basic problem. By default, each of these routers will create
its own little LAN, with its own IP address range, and devices which are
connected to one of them will not be able to communicate transparently
with devices which are connected to another of them. Have you looked at
the IP addresses of devices which are connected to each of these
routers? How similar are they?
The usual way to arrange a moderately complex network is to have one
router, and then one or more stupider devices, like network switches
(for more Ethernet ports) or wireless access points (for more, or more
distant) wireless devices.
If you want to connect client devices (wired or wireless) to the
C7000v2, then that should probably be your router. If your Archer C9
was intended to extend your wireless-betwork coverage, then it should
probably be configured as a wireless access point, rather than as a
full-function router.
I don't know what the (antique) R0318 was supposed to be doing for
you, but it's too old to be good for much of anything. If you were
trying to add more Ethernet connections to the Archer C9, then you
should invest ($20?) in a cheap gigabit/s-capable network switch, and
use that, instead.
If you can explain the actual problem(s) which you are trying to
solve with this gizmo collection, then you might be able to get more
customized (accurate, precise) advice.