Thread: lan settings in bsnl broadband

plz help me out in managing ip address settings to connect 5 computers in lan. I have a router and switch.

LAN settings are ........

IP address: 192.168.1.xx where xx is defined as -any number b/w 2 to 254
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
default gateway: 192.168.1.1

Primary DNS:192.168.1.1
secondary DNS: 20867.222.222


to connect 5 computers all the above settings are same except for IP address in which you just replace xx to different numder

secondary DNS: 20867.222.222

it's 208.67.222.222

ooops thanks for correcting me

Unless there are port-forwarding requirements, there is no need to set individual TCP/IP addresses for all machines. Set them as automatic:

- Obtain an IP address automatically
- Obtain DNS Server address automatically

In the above scenario, the DHCP service in the router will give automatic addresses to your networked devices.

Another tip. Use OpenDNS addresses in your router's DNS configuration.

Originally Posted by liontiger1222

I have a router and switch.

Default IP address of router must be 192.168.1.1, i hope. so dont disturb it.

configure tcp/ip settings of switch as
IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.255
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 192.168.1.1

and then connect your machines and configure network properties as
IP address: 192.168.1.3 to 254
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
default gateway: 192.168.1.2
Primary DNS:192.168.1.1

Notedown the different gateway IP address in switch and machine configuration

I have tried many times and also given my TCP/IP settings as

IP Add : 192.168.1.96/97/98
Sub Net : 225.225.225.0
Default Gateway : 192.162.1.1

Primary DNS : 192.168.1.1
Secondary DNS : 208.67.222.222

The problem that I am facing is that I cannot other computers.

I even cannot get the broadband connected through LAN Switch

Regards,
Hemanta

Originally Posted by Hemanta Sarker

The problem that I am facing is that I cannot other computers.

What do you mean by this particular line?

you have to set your modem in pppoe mode(always on) first & after that you have to enable dhcp in your modem & then set all settings in computers LAN properties to automatic.this should work.make sure that all your computer after this setup are getting IP as 192.168.1.x.you can find this by clicking LAN icon & then clicking on support tab.

Originally Posted by robert_0007

What do you mean by this particular line?

Extremly sorry for the silly mistake.....

I meant to say that I cannot see/find other computers.............

Oh yes if two IP addres are same it gives an error message

what is your problem exactly what do you mean by see/find other computers!!

Originally Posted by player

what is your problem exactly what do you mean by see/find other computers!!

I have connected all the computer via Switch.......

And have also given the id addresses.

But when I try to detect other computer they are not shown.....

have you run the windows network setup wizard to setup a local network between all the computers?

do you have zonealarm or anything similar running