Configuring LAN/WAN link
Configuring LAN/WAN link
Hello, I'm working on setting up my home network based on this reference image. I want to achieve the best possible experience at home and understand how to configure things properly. I know you can disable DHCP and connect directly to the LAN, but this is mainly for learning purposes. My main question is whether I can use routers in this arrangement and still access my computer from the other side. I can ping it, but I'm having trouble seeing files. I've tried setting the default gateway of the left router to the IP of the right one, but it doesn't seem to work. Thanks for your help!
This setup suggests a network where PC connects to a router, which then links to a WAN interface. From there, routing directs traffic appropriately. Static routing tables are essential here to manage these paths manually. Each router checks its subnet and forwards requests to the next hop. You'd need similar logic on the other side too. In reality, this mimics connecting to the internet, but you could also use a VPN server on either end to securely access clients.