Greetings everyone,
I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community for assistance with a project that I've been working on. I've successfully established a high-speed Wi-Fi network using a different vendor's solution. The setup has been implemented efficiently, and I'm pleased with the performance so far. However, I've encountered a challenge that I'm hoping to get some advice on.
The current task at hand involves integrating this newly created network with our existing Cisco network. For clarity, I have included a network diagram in the attachments section of this post.
Objective: I'm aiming to achieve seamless communication between two specific endpoints:
- From a device within VLAN30, with an IP range of 10.1.30.0/24, I need to enable printing capabilities to a printer located in the 10.2.12.0/24 network.
- Importantly, it is crucial that the device from VLAN30 does not route traffic through the ISP Router associated with the 10.2.12.0/24 network under any circumstances.
Queries:
- Is there a recognized best practice for configuring the Cisco SG500X-48P switch to facilitate this kind of network integration?
- Has anyone in this forum successfully executed a similar integration, and if so, could you share your insights or resources?
- While I'm aware that a physical connection, either through LAN or Fiber, is a prerequisite, I'm uncertain about the subsequent steps. Specifically, how does the device within VLAN30 determine the route to the printer in the 10.2.12.0/24 network?
- After initiating the print job, is it necessary for the packets to route back from the 10.2.12.0/24 network to the originating VLAN30 network? If so, how can this be configured to ensure a secure and efficient process?
I'm eagerly looking forward to your expert opinions, tips, and any guidance on best practices that could be applicable in this scenario. Your advice will be immensely valuable in helping me navigate through this technical hurdle.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance!
Best regards,
NetworkBeginner
