Hi,
Im attempting to connect a Linkstation LS-L500GL to 4 PCs via T10/100 switch for my boss. My networking skills arnt that great, so would anyone be kind enough to offer some information regarding the best way to do this? Things im particularly interested in are IP settings for the PCs and wether the LS should have the DHCP on/off and if not which IP range it should be set to. Each PC is running WinXP, has 2 network cards (1 for internet to a routerPort config and 1 to the switch) and im connecting them with wire.
On my previous attempts ive been able to connect with the LS but lost internet and vice versa. Im sure ive screwed the IP addresses around as ive attempted to work out the problem, but i know the hardware and wires are ok because they were used previously with an Linkstation which died.
Current config: The 1st (internal) network card is connecting to the net via DHCP, the 2nd network card is connected to the switch. Switch is also connected to LS.
The PCs and Linkstation are in the same workgroup.Hopefully the diagram makes sense!
Thanks for reading, id be grateful for any advice.
Kind Regards, Mac