Hi Netgear network experts, I am looking for some help with configuring a M4100-D12G. I've figured out how to configure vlans but I can't figure out how to get the traffic to route to my internet connection. Here's my setup.
1) This is the Internet connection I currently plug my PCs into. Internet <-> cable modem <-> Netgear r7200. The r7200 is configured to provide DHCP in the range of 10.0.0.100 - 10.0.0.200 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. I'd like to keep this part of the setup unchanged if possible.
2) I have a M4100-D12G that is configured for vlan10 (port 2 and port 3) and vlan 20 (port 4 and port 5). I also want vlan10 and vlan20 to provide DHCP 192.168.10.x (for vlan10) and 192.168.20.x (for vlan20). No IP or DHCP or routing has been configured for these vlans and I think this is where I need help.
3) I want to connect the r7200 to port 6 (M4100-D12G) and provide Internet access to vlan10 and vlan20. I don't want a PC on vlan10 to talk to a PC on vlan20.
My questions are as follows: a) Are there any negative issues with this setup that I should be aware of?
b) Can someone please help me complete this configuration with as much detail as possible. My guess is that i have to setup vlan30 and associate with port 6, with an IP, but no DHCP (since the r7200 is providing DHCP). Do I then set the default route for vlan10 and vlan20 to vlan30? If this is the answer, can someone please provide some guidance on how to configure some of the above.
@DaneAI made some config changes based on the info you shared. My config is attached. Here's some info regarding the config.
vlan10 - for PC in port 2, 3 or 4
vlan20 - for PC in port 5, 6 or 7
vlan200 - where netgear r7200 is connected in port 8, 9 or 10
IP address for netgear r7200 is 192.168.200.1. If i attach a PC to port 8, 9 or 10 and set the PC IP to 192.168.200.200 with gw 192.168.200.1, i can reach the internet.
If i attach a PC to port 2, 3 or 4 (vlan10) and set IP to 192.168.10.10 with gw 192.168.10.254, i can ping 192.168.200.254. However, i cannot ping 192.168.200.1 and cannot reach the internet.
BTW, i tried to attach a txt file but it won't let me so i am attaching the config as a pdf file.
Could you please review this and see what's missing?
If i attach a PC to port 2, 3 or 4 (vlan10) and set IP to 192.168.10.10 with gw 192.168.10.254, i can ping 192.168.200.254. However, i cannot ping 192.168.200.1 and cannot reach the internet.
Have you created a static route for VLAN 10 on the router?
Have you created a default route?
Kindly post a diagram of your current network setup (it should be a detailed diagram and not just in words).
@DaneA I deleted all the configs and started from new. I created the configuration similar to that described in the links you provided. I created the switch configuration with the Netgear M4100-D12G. I created the router configuration using the Netgear r7200. I am still not able to get a PC on one of the vlans to connect to the Internet.
So, I did some troubleshooting and replaced the Netgear r7200 with a different router (different manufacturer) and now the PC is able to connect to the Internet. So, I know the issue is in the Netgear r7200 router configuration (and the M4100 is configured correctly). I know this is not the Netgear r7200 community but if you know of anything to check on the Netgear r7200, please let me know. Otherwise, I can post this question to the Netgear r7200 community.
