I am creating a wireless point-to-multipoint network that will link three buildings across an 8 acre estate. Needless to say, using Linksys devices is not the same as using Cisco routers or switches.
The network diagram is available at http://www.unbelievablepolitics.com/networks/wirelessbridge.jpg
Node #1
Start in the center and shares a cable internet connection from a Motorola SB5100 using a Linksys BEFSX41 VPN Router. This router obtains its IP automatically from the ISP on the WAN Port. And provides the following IP subnet 192.168.1.0/24. I’ve connected a Linksys WAP11 to a lan port on the back of the BEFSX41 Router. Assigned it the IP 192.168.1.250 for administrative purposes. This WAP11 is configured in point-to-multipoint mode. The WAP11 is connected to an outdoor omni-directional +9dB antenna.
Node #2
On the left. Bridges the connection from Node #1 using another WAP11 which is configured as a point-to-point bridge with the IP 192.168.1.251 for administrative purposes. It then connects the interface from the rear of the WAP11 to a Linksys BEFSR41 Routers WAN Port. The BEFSR41 is assigned the WAN IP 192.168.1.252. The BEFSR41 is set with NAT and DHCP Enabled and manages the 192.168.111.0/24 network.
Node #3
On the right. Bridges the connection from Node #1 using another WAP11 which is configured as a point-to-point bridge with the IP 192.168.1.253 for administrative purposes. It then connects the interface from the rear of the WAP11 to a Linksys BEFSR41 Routers WAN Port. The BEFSR41 is assigned the WAN IP 192.168.1.254. The BEFSR41 is set with NAT and DHCP Enabled and manages the 192.168.112.0/24 network.
Everything works well with one exception. I can’t ping backwards from either Node #2 or Node #3 to Node #1. Meaning I can’t ping 192.168.111.0/24 computers or 192.168.112.0/24 computers. I get full working internet everywhere. I can ping from Node #2 back to Node #1 (i.e. 192.168.111.100 can ping 192.168.1.1). I can ping from Node #3 back to Node #1 (i.e. 192.168.112.100 can ping 192.168.1.1).
The Problem:
I need for all networks (192.168.1.0/24; 192.168.111.0/24; 192.168.112.0/24) to be able to ping each other in all directions.
I’ve tried entering routing rules to no avail. If anyone has any suggestions your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Routers should route no?
Thanks in advance for your time!
Jess
