[MLB-WIRELESS] Bridging networks

[Rob Clark]

Ryan,
 
Rick's suggestion of a 255.2550.0.0 netmask will work.
 
But the 'general' answer to the question of how do I "bridge two
different networks" is:-
You can't join different networks with a bridge; you join networks with
a ROUTER.
 
The rule of thumb is:
 
- BRIDGES join two parts of the SAME network
- ROUTERS join different networks.
 
Hope this helps
 
Rob Clark
 
PS....Rick's 255.255.0.0 netmask works because it defines 192.168.0.0
and 192.168.1.0 as being on the same IP network...so now bridging works.
 
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au
[mailto:owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au] On Behalf Of Ryan
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 11:18 PM
To: Melbourne
Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] Bridging networks


Hey 
Does anyone know the best way to bridge/join networks on different ip
ranges like say my mates ip scope is 192.168.1.1-192.168.1.254 and mine
is 192.168.0.1-192.168.0.254 how can i join the network together without
chaning my ip's to his or getting another network card.
Thanks Ryan

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