2 gateways, 1 network?

[SoulPhantomX]

I have one gateway downstairs connected to my laptop. I also have a gateway upstairs trying to connect my PC to the same network. My ISP is Telus, and I'm using a Seimens Gigaset se567.

It's just not working?
I'm new to Techspot, so if any experts could give me a hand on how I could go about setting up, that would be great.

Problem: Can't connect, DSL & Wlan light not on.
When I connect gateway 2, gateway 1 doesn't work. (neither work)

 

[SoulPhantomX]

Update: I can turn off the gateway downstairs, and gateway upstairs will work, but I can't use gateway 1 while on the net with gateway 2. This could be a serious issue as both my friend and I are on our computers and require internet access to do our work.

 

[DelJo63]

how are the devices wired

   ispA --- modem ---       ?????          --- modem --- ispB

AND are both gateways attached to the same ISP with the same account number?

 

[SoulPhantomX]

Both Gateways are Telus Gigaset se567, same ISP, and same account number.

How is it Wired?....

I have a DSL wire, power wire, and Ethernet cable, both gateways are connected in the exact same fashion.

 

[DelJo63]

then you effectively have

   ispA --- modem ---       
        +
        +---modem ---

This will never work as you have already determined; only one of the modems can be active at a time.

 

[SoulPhantomX]

So I should just create a new network?

 

[DelJo63]

the first diagram shows you need a separate ISP connection and the two networks
would have nothing in common -- including print/file sharing.

To have both buildings on the same network, you will need one ISP, ONE modem,
one connection, a router (connected to the modem). To the router you connect all the system(s)
in building A. Save one port on the router for building B (if need be, add a switch).
One port from the router (or switch) is then wired (in a conduit underground) to the
other building (max of 300 meters).

If that's too far or a wired connection will not work, then take the extra port on the
router to an Access Point (WiFi device). In building B, add a WiFi bridge (to connect
to building A and to the bridge connect another switch for connections to systems in
building B. Thruput to/from building B will degrade to 54mbs.

 

[SoulPhantomX]

Thanks for the help Jobeard!.