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On 16/02/14 21:45, Rob Beard wrote: > On 16/02/2014 21:22, Paul Sutton wrote: >> Hi >> >> I am trying to set up an old router so it can act as a DHCP server for >> pi jams, for people that just need to connect 2 or more computers >> together. looking at the operating mode I have the following options > > Unplug the router from your existing network for starters. Plug your > netbook/laptop/desktop/internet enabled cat into the router with an > Ethernet cable and then go to the web interface. > > What you need to look for is probably under LAN settings (ignore WAN > stuff). > > Set the LAN IP address of the router to something like 192.168.1.254 > with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. > > There's probably an option to enable DHCP Server on the router. Make > sure this is ticked/enabled and then give it a range of something like > 192.168.1.1 to 192.158.1.250. > > Save the settings, optionally reboot the router (some routers seem to > require this) and fingers crossed when you plug a device in it'll get > a 192.168.1.X address. > > Other way I'd suggest is having a Pi with a static IP address running > DNSMasq or isc-dhcp-server to dish out IP addresses (it could also be > configured to link to an existing wifi network and then act as a > router and even a caching proxy server). > > If any of this doesn't make any sense or the options are different on > your router let us know the make and model and we can look into it > further (I'm just going from memory of what I've seen on Linksys and > Netgear routers). > > Rob > > Ok thanks, will have a go, or its something for people to play with at the next pi jam in Paignton. Paul -- -- http://www.zleap.net http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 Torbay Raspberry Pi Jam 8th March 2014 - http://dcglug.drogon.net/torbay-pi-jam/ I am committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect any school or establishment I am involved with to share this commitment. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq