“The Main Network” - My current router is a LinkSys/Cisco (dual-WAN) RV042, and home network is set up with gateway of 192.168.0.1, subnet 255.255.255.0. There are two IP servers to home, one cable, one ADSL. Both providers allow a second IP within base account. This router allows RIP routing (gateway and router mode) , but not VLAN’s (at least I can’t find them in setup area). I want to preserve the current country (non-VPN) based connections I have.
Note I have no experience in routing tables, but I suspect they are needed here
Now I want to integrate reliable high speed VPN connection into this, and the most reliable fastest option I have is the Asus RT-N16, utilising its own stock firmware built-in PPTP protocol, to the VPN server StrongVPN. The Asus is currently connected to one of those second IP’s, and I have the speed and reliability I need. Currently this is set up with gateway at 192.168.0.140, subnet 255.255.255.0. The Asus does have a basic routing rules table. I am aware there is a DD-WRT-based N16 StrongVPN solution available here as well (which I have tried), but from my site it is significantly slower than the built-in Asus approach.
Currently there is no connection between the Asus and the RV042, although I assume this is what I need to get working
In terms of what I want this setup to do, it is mainly for multimedia/video purposes
• I want to be able to use devices like the Roku player, or WD TV, so that they access the Internet thru the Asus, BUT can also access the home network currently available thru the RV042. I would visualise the Roku being plugged directly into the Asus N16. The Roku does NOT allow you to configure the wired connection, so you cannot nominate the gateway.
• I want a PC plugged into the Asus to be able to access My Movies database on the main network, and access any multimedia on the main network
• I may want a PC that is part of the main network to change its gateway to use the Asus to access the Internet – e.g. using Netsetman or similar
I assume what I need to do is connect the two networks physically with a cable router-to-router, then enter commands into the routing tables
Can people help in two ways?
Given the goals of preserving my current country-based IP connection, and having a high speed VPN connection (needs the CPU power of the N16) – are there any other configurations that would meet my needs?
If what I visualise is the answer, I will need a lot of help in the routing table entries, but willing to work through this
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Jeff
Note I have no experience in routing tables, but I suspect they are needed here
Now I want to integrate reliable high speed VPN connection into this, and the most reliable fastest option I have is the Asus RT-N16, utilising its own stock firmware built-in PPTP protocol, to the VPN server StrongVPN. The Asus is currently connected to one of those second IP’s, and I have the speed and reliability I need. Currently this is set up with gateway at 192.168.0.140, subnet 255.255.255.0. The Asus does have a basic routing rules table. I am aware there is a DD-WRT-based N16 StrongVPN solution available here as well (which I have tried), but from my site it is significantly slower than the built-in Asus approach.
Currently there is no connection between the Asus and the RV042, although I assume this is what I need to get working
In terms of what I want this setup to do, it is mainly for multimedia/video purposes
• I want to be able to use devices like the Roku player, or WD TV, so that they access the Internet thru the Asus, BUT can also access the home network currently available thru the RV042. I would visualise the Roku being plugged directly into the Asus N16. The Roku does NOT allow you to configure the wired connection, so you cannot nominate the gateway.
• I want a PC plugged into the Asus to be able to access My Movies database on the main network, and access any multimedia on the main network
• I may want a PC that is part of the main network to change its gateway to use the Asus to access the Internet – e.g. using Netsetman or similar
I assume what I need to do is connect the two networks physically with a cable router-to-router, then enter commands into the routing tables
Can people help in two ways?
Given the goals of preserving my current country-based IP connection, and having a high speed VPN connection (needs the CPU power of the N16) – are there any other configurations that would meet my needs?
If what I visualise is the answer, I will need a lot of help in the routing table entries, but willing to work through this
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Jeff
