We have a pretty advanced (at least for me) setup for my home network. I am using multiple switches with my goal being to have everything hard-wired. Years ago I had the same issue and hired an IT professional to come in and fix it. It took him a few hours and I honestly can't remember what his ultimate solution was.
My modem recently went out and I received a newer model from Comcast. I made the rookie mistake of not writing down my previous gateway configurations.
Here's a picture of how my network is setup...
There are 7 devices attached to a switch in another room which has a long Ethernet cable which is attached to the Comcast CG3000DCR gateway. This Gateway is attached to another switch in the other room which has 5 devices attached to it (including the Google WiFi). My main computer is attached directly to the gateway while there is another switch downstairs (with 2 computers attached to it) which runs up and connects to the gateway as well.
I did have it all working prior to having to hook up a new modem and was hoping someone could lend me a hand.
Issue I am having is that the 7 devices are not getting any internet connection. I am not sure if I have to do something with the Gateway configuration due to the numerous switches. The second issue I am having seems to involve the Wifi. When the Wifi isn't responding I am able to remotely login to my Server through my main computer but when the WIfI is restarted to get it working, I no longer see the Server in my network properties.
Sorry this is so long but I am very confused at this point.
Thanks,
Greg
My modem recently went out and I received a newer model from Comcast. I made the rookie mistake of not writing down my previous gateway configurations.
Here's a picture of how my network is setup...
There are 7 devices attached to a switch in another room which has a long Ethernet cable which is attached to the Comcast CG3000DCR gateway. This Gateway is attached to another switch in the other room which has 5 devices attached to it (including the Google WiFi). My main computer is attached directly to the gateway while there is another switch downstairs (with 2 computers attached to it) which runs up and connects to the gateway as well.
I did have it all working prior to having to hook up a new modem and was hoping someone could lend me a hand.
Issue I am having is that the 7 devices are not getting any internet connection. I am not sure if I have to do something with the Gateway configuration due to the numerous switches. The second issue I am having seems to involve the Wifi. When the Wifi isn't responding I am able to remotely login to my Server through my main computer but when the WIfI is restarted to get it working, I no longer see the Server in my network properties.
Sorry this is so long but I am very confused at this point.
Thanks,
Greg