Is a private LAN wifi possible?

Kwb1023

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So we have a server, 3 POE cameras, a POE switch and a wifi router.
Is it possible to configure a private LAN accessible only through the wifi router or direct port connection without an ISP or internet connection?
 

Kwb1023

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That's what I thought as well, but new out of the box TP-Link AC3200 wireless Tri-band Gigabit router using Ethernet cable connected to laptop with wireless off cannot access router configuration by browser. Using standard 192.168.0.1 and multiple other IP addresses like 192.168.1.1 etc. using only switch ports on router not the internet connection port or blue port as its commonly called. Any thoughts?
 

Kwb1023

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That's what I thought as well, but new out of the box TP-Link AC3200 wireless Tri-band Gigabit router using Ethernet cable connected to laptop with wireless off cannot access router configuration by browser. Using standard 192.168.0.1 and multiple other IP addresses like 192.168.1.1 etc. using only switch ports on router not the internet connection port or blue port as its commonly called. Any thoughts?
 

kanewolf

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That is certainly WAY more router than is required for a private LAN. But that isn't the question.

Is your laptop configured for DHCP? -- Using a DOS command window -> Start -> cmd.exe in search box -> click on it. Type ipconfig /all in the DOS window. Look for "DHCP Enabled" The laptop may have multiple network adapters listed so you will have to find the one for the wired connection. The DHCP Server listed should be the IP address of the router.

Do the LED lights on the router (and laptop) show a connection ?
 

Kwb1023

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The router was ok and all lights on.
The laptop was set to auto connect to the local wireless so we unchecked that tick and used the standard IP address listed on the router.
We were able to connect just fine.
Thanks for taking the time to answer this question.
The reason we selected such a router is we need to be able to download large data fast in a remote location from a video server connected to this router. It's cold as can be up here in Alaska and it's nice not to have to leave the truck to access video backups from the server located in a heated insulated specialty box designed for extreme weather. That and some days during really extreme weather, we don't want to open any remote server box exposing the server to the elements.

Thanks again!