Open and Closed At The Same Time

Dearest Lazyweb:

I have a fair amount of experience with networking, but I have a problem for which I need a solution. I have a broadband line coming in from the cable company. I would like to split the broadband connection into two distinct networks. One will be used for my girl’s business, which is run out of the house. The other will be used as an open network for anyone in the neighborhood to use (please spare me the warnings about having an open network).

As it stands now, I have a router in the girl’s office (192.168.0.1) with DHCP turned on and a router in my office (192.18.0.2) with DHCP turned off. It basically just acts as an access point. I’ve cabled the house, so there’s wiring between the two routers on opposite ends of the house. I also have an AirportExpress and a third router that I can use.

Thank you Lazyweb!

Brad Barrish @bradbarrish