Newbie at this....

[ktwebb]

Well the routers certainly need IP's, but if an internet provider installed them they should have them already. If you bought them for a private LAN only then you would assign them virtually any IP you want. IF they are ISP provided you should have a class of addresses assigned by the ISP unless you are using only one IP and using a proxy for your local machines. A little more info from you is needed about your network topology.

[Rick Z.]

I am trying to inventory and map our new network here at my work. (23 puters and 2 servers...) Anyway, everything is coming together, but how do I go about determining the IP for the Hubs/Routers, or do they require them? Also, does anybody have any good sites that provide tips and assistance in Network Management for People with No Clue!?! Any info is much appreciated....Thanks and have a good weekend! 28/88

[Rick Z.]

Thanks ktwebb. I recall you assisting me on getting my FTP to work properly over our LAN a few months back. Everything on this end is all and well, I was just wondering how one would go about determining the IP Address of devices like routers and hubs. I (we) already went through and assigned new IP's to all the puters, servers, etc...((some of the IP Address' were "way out there" and I bought them all within a "numerical range".))I just want to make sure all is accounted for when I finally map this network out on paper. Thanks! Hope you have a safe and super holiday! Rick 28/88

[ktwebb]

The numerical range is a IP class. Probably a class c. This would be defined by the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and the first octet of the IP would be from 192 through 254. example 192.168.123.122 or something. Doesnt really matter but your routers and hubs/switches, if your switches are managed, would take an address within the range of addresses you were given. Assign them an IP as if they were a computer. Routers are a little different. If you have more than one router you probably got more than one subnet assigned to you or you are subnetting the class given. Without looking at a diagram of your network of you giving detailed info it is hard to say, but if you are just wondering about assiging addresses, you treat all devices on your network as just that, devices, and that included your PC's, switches, routers etc. If you have to assign routers IP's then a diagram of your network is needed.