Private server interfering with WiFi?

Question

I recently setup a private server on my network. The network looks like this.

Internet -> server -> Linksys Router-> wifi/computers

The computers on the network work fine with the new setup. But the when i try to connect to the wifi it can't find the IP address.

The router does not run as a DHCP server, the server does.

The sever runs as a file server, print server, Remote Access/VPN , Domain Controller, DNS server and a DHCP server.

I think the problem has to do with the DHCP server assigning IP addresses.

Suggestions on how to get the wifi to work?

Thanks,

Dale

Answer 1

Sometimes if you try to assign IP across a routed network, you need to add an ip helper address in your router's config.  Some routers block broadcast, and DHCP server announcement is a broadcast, as is a request for DHCP.  If your router's wifi side is blocking broadcast, see if there is an optional setting or newer firmware that supports it.