09-26-2012 01:28 PM
I wanted to know if you can connect a Cable modem to a SA520W, then connect a RV082 to the SA520W?
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09-26-2012 02:54 PM
Hi Joseph, you may do this in several ways.
-Tom
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09-27-2012 09:34 AM
Joseph, any device can pretty much connect to any other device. It just depends how you want to use them. The thing most people forget or do not know, such products are not like IOS routers in the sense there are designated interfaces for particular functions and that can't really change.
If your intention is to use the E2500 router as an access point then the way to do this would be-
Configure the RV082 on the same LAN subnet with the E2500. Disable the DHCP server on the E2500 then make an ethernet port to ethernet port connection.
Configurations and set ups like this, although work and can be very cost effective, if something goes wrong, something goes very wrong. It is always best to use appropriate equipment. Wireless access point if you need wireless coveage. A switch if you need extra ports, etc.
-Tom
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09-27-2012 11:32 AM
Hi Joseph, yes, this should work.
-Tom
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09-26-2012 02:54 PM
Hi Joseph, you may do this in several ways.
-Tom
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09-27-2012 08:04 AM
Tom,
Thanks for the feed back. I have another question. Can you have a RV082 connect to a Cisco e2500 wireless device?
09-27-2012 09:34 AM
Joseph, any device can pretty much connect to any other device. It just depends how you want to use them. The thing most people forget or do not know, such products are not like IOS routers in the sense there are designated interfaces for particular functions and that can't really change.
If your intention is to use the E2500 router as an access point then the way to do this would be-
Configure the RV082 on the same LAN subnet with the E2500. Disable the DHCP server on the E2500 then make an ethernet port to ethernet port connection.
Configurations and set ups like this, although work and can be very cost effective, if something goes wrong, something goes very wrong. It is always best to use appropriate equipment. Wireless access point if you need wireless coveage. A switch if you need extra ports, etc.
-Tom
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09-27-2012 11:29 AM
The solution I am looking to do is Connect a Comcast broadband Cable modem to the RV082 and then connect the e2500 to the RV082.
I would connect the RV082 WAN port to the Broadband cable modem WAN port. Then I would connect the RV082 via the LAN port to the e2500 LAN port. That should work. I would have to disable DHCP on the e2500. I get the VPN via the RV082. This scenario should work?
09-27-2012 11:32 AM
Hi Joseph, yes, this should work.
-Tom
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