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Tomato (firmware), PXE, and joy.
So I have 3 routers and a switch and DHCP server box that I need to PXE boot my computers.
The DHCP server is running Fedora 10 (soon to be Fedora 11, downloading…) and I am using cobbler for all the configuration.
I did manage to PXE boot my laptop (wired) when the DHCP server was on the switch. I was so glad. So I’ve been messing with my 3 linksys routers and 1 netgear switch so that I can get it working with the setup I want.
After much confusion, frustration, and hurt hands from punching the wall…I finally got the network working (next step, disable the router dhcp and get my own running).
My network setup:
Internet ——->
Cable Modem ——->
Router #1 ——->
Computer #1
Switch ——->
Computer #2
Computer #3
Computer #4
Computer #5
Router #2 ——->
Router #3
Server #1 (file server)
Server #2 (dhcp, pxe server)
Here’s a really ugly sketch made in MSPAINT,
All 3 routers are running tomato firmware :)
Router #1 is set up as an Access Point
Router #2 is set up as an Access Point + WDS
Router #3 is set up as an Access Point + WDS
all have the same ssid thing, same password, same channel.
I’m so excited that it works! Now to get Fedora 11 installed (it just finished) and get my own dhcp up and running!
