Network within a network

[GillespieBS]

Anyone got any advice.

I am taking an office within an existing business. They have there own network and effectively I can plug in my laptop and connect.

What I would like to do though is create a separate network of a few PC's within this office so that we can share files. I would normally use a switch and link up a few PCs. Can this still be done within someone elses network or is there an easier way?

Thank you

 

[unitedco]

you could provide static IP addresses but on a different network range

for example if the office you are sharing uses a ip range of 192.168.1.x you could use 192.168.3.x will be the easyest way i would of thought so

 

[GillespieBS]

Thanks for your reply. I'm not familiar with how to go about doing this. Do I need any additional hardware?

 

[unitedco]

nope what OS are you using and i can get a walk though to you or send me a PM

 

[GillespieBS]

I've not actually bought the PC's but likely to be Vista or Windows 7

 

[unitedco]

ok thats fine will put a manual together for each OS, im using 7 in my office as we talk have been for a few months.

Or if you are not happy changing the settings yourself then i can normally do this remotely in under a hour.

 

[GillespieBS]

Tat would be very helpful. If I have a read then perhaps I can get back to you with more questions?

Regards

 

[unitedco]

sure will get theses over to you tomorrow PM me your email address

 

[Robindefow]

consult google for more answer

 

[ORDERED WEB]

Anyone got any advice.

I am taking an office within an existing business. They have there own network and effectively I can plug in my laptop and connect.

What I would like to do though is create a separate network of a few PC's within this office so that we can share files. I would normally use a switch and link up a few PCs. Can this still be done within someone elses network or is there an easier way?

Thank you

this depends totally on the set up of the existing network. - is there a server, what are their security policies. if it is a simple network, it may be as easy as having a different work group name.| If it is a server based network, you will need to speak to the administrator, who will be able to set permissions between all your machines

 

[KM-Tiger]

There are security implications here. It would be wise to ensure that accessing your shares from the rest of the building's network is impossible.

 

[computer storm]

There are security implications here. It would be wise to ensure that accessing your shares from the rest of the building's network is impossible.

KM Tiger is correct, what you could do is add a second NIC card to one of your machines and have that NIC card on the same address as the already installed network, and then on the second NIC card this can then be set to your own IP addresses.

This would then leave your internal network seperate from the already existing network and you just specify a default gateway of the first NIC.

This would be the best way of keeping your network seperate from there network.

 

[ORDERED WEB]

KM Tiger is correct, what you could do is add a second NIC card to one of your machines and have that NIC card on the same address as the already installed network, and then on the second NIC card this can then be set to your own IP addresses.

This would then leave your internal network seperate from the already existing network and you just specify a default gateway of the first NIC.

This would be the best way of keeping your network seperate from there network.

that assumes they are all local to each other.

 

[KM-Tiger]

that assumes they are all local to each other.

I *think* that's what the OP described, but you are right to raise the question as remote access may be required, or there may be more than one room.

First port of call for the OP should be the operators of the building's network. It's quite common for these shared systems to have private subnets or vLAN's for each office, or group of offices, so the requirement might already be in place.

 

[mandyjane]

If the aim is just to be able to share files then you could just install something like dropbox on your laptops- this would provide a free, instant and portable solution.
Mandy
HP

 

[stugster]

Adding a switch to the network wont make them "not local". Without a firewall or some form or routing, the "network within a network" although on paper looks hierarchical, isn't.

 

[K.C.Leblanc]

If they have managed switches you can achive this using vLANs. After you planning to provide your own internet connection, or use their's?

If they're using HP procurve switches I can probably explain how to do this.

 

[GillespieBS]

Thanks for the advice. Its gone a bit over my head but I think I should be speaking to the adminstrator of the exisiting network for advice of what they currently have.