Workspace in a cozy apartment equipped with reliable internet.
Workspace in a cozy apartment equipped with reliable internet.
Hi, I'm looking for the optimal setup to connect networked printers in an apartment with internet access. The building likely has a modem, a switch, and each unit has its own router for Wi-Fi and wired connections. You want a small office space (3-5 computers) to share a wide-format plotter and a color multifunction printer via the network while keeping other apartments unaware. Since we can't modify the landlord's equipment or bypass them, what’s the best approach? Thanks!
A straightforward approach is to move all traffic onto another subnet.
Add another router and assign it to a separate subnet. Modem connects to the first switch, then the apartment router, which in turn links to the second router with its own subnet.
It's not advised to link routers together; this would cause double NAT. The apartment router should restrict access to the local network.