I recently setup my EdgeRouter Lite with a basic config and I had some questions before I tackle my wireless access points. Apologies in advance, I'm not a network guy, I'm trying to learn as I go.
I found this thread on how to setup a basic config:
http://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX/Basic-SOHO-Home-Config/td-p/398055/highlight/true
I found it really helpful being able to read through all the settings in the config and note their corresponding settings in the UI, so starting with the basic config and then tweaking was a good way to get my feet wet. My basic setup is similar to page one of this thread, my setup is:
ETH0 (192.168.1.1/24) - Main Wifi router (also has hard-wired connections for the HTPC, PS4, etc). This is our main wifi
ETH1 (192.168.2.1/24) - Guest Wifi - separate suite on our house for Airbnb guests, I want this completely separate
ETH2 - ISP
Questions:
- Previously my wireless router (Linksys E4200) was setup with the with the default 192.168.1.1 IP but since now I've got that setup as my EdgeRouter's IP, it will need to change. How do I go about this? Do I turn off DHCP on the wireless router and defer to ER for that? What IP do I assign to the Linksys? Subnet Mask? Etc?
- I have Kodi (formally XBMC) setup as my media server (hard wired into the Linksys). Part of having that work is that I need the main machine running MySql to have a static IP so that all machines can be configured to tap into it. How do I configure this rule so that it always has that IP
- I run VPN software for privacy (PIA) and for work (OpenVPN). What do I need to do here to make sure these connections can go through.
thanks!