Only one wifi can connect to server

[poudelamr]

Hi all,
I just join in non-IT company as system/network admin. I am learner in this field. Since I am only tech guy in there I have to handle all IT task in there. out-sourcing(vendor) company used to handle it before and all setup is done by them. There is two tally server(windows R 2012) in different geographical location, used to access via VPN and have mikrotik router(all access and setup is done already by vendor). Only one wifi(not wired) in one location can access that server, others for internet use. The connection is not reliable, wiring is not that good, it often get loose and disconnect. So I have some things to know.
1. How can I make other wifi or wired connection also to connect to that server? or say I need to change that wifi to wired via cat6 cable to access that local server.
2. Is there any standarized process that two branch of a company shared and access network easily, as I told you it often get disconnected.
It is not large but I got confused since it is already setup and I am new but I have to solve it anyhow because I am the responsible one now. Please help me.

[deanwebb]

Hello and welcome!

We'll need some more information about your network... what provides the wireless in each location? Is it the mikrotik router or another device? Also, what is the network gear used for the wired connections?

[poudelamr]

Lets forgot about remote location. For my side, our ISP(static IP) gives connection to Mikrotik from which a LAN cable is extended to 24 port switch. Then a cable is expended from that switch to one Laptop(as a server) and a router(digicom) from which wifi is thrown out to connect to the server to use by 6-7 of people in that environment. How can I make that wifi to shift to direct LAN connection to access those server?

[wintermute000]

you need to work out how that digicom is configured and get it onto the part of the network f the 'regular' server network which is run off the mikrotik. You'll know if you get an IP address in the same range as the users who are on the wire and can access the server.

If its a home grade device it might be running in 'guest mode' or something.

Easiest thing for you to do is just get an access point (or run a 'router' in access point mode), stick it on the normal network, problem solved. Otherwise you have to figure out how the digicom is configured, and change the network segment the wifi is connecting to. GOod luck, its a bit unclear what you're talking about just reading text, and it doens't entirely make sense e.g. does the digicom have its own internet or not.

[icecream-guy]

if you want people to access the server while connected to wifi, while the server is connected to the switch, (never heard of a server having wireless card)
the wifi users and server should be on two different networks, you would then need to place a route in the wifi router to point to the server  network


maybe you could post a drawing?

[Otanx]

Lets forgot about remote location. For my side, our ISP(static IP) gives connection to Mikrotik from which a LAN cable is extended to 24 port switch. Then a cable is expended from that switch to one Laptop(as a server) and a router(digicom) from which wifi is thrown out to connect to the server to use by 6-7 of people in that environment. How can I make that wifi to shift to direct LAN connection to access those server?

Is there any configuration on the 24 port switch? What make and model is it?
What model is the digicom? What configuration is on it?

There are several ways to make this work depending on the hardware you have, and the configuration on those devices. A drawing would also be good. Us network guys really like drawings.

-Otanx

[deanwebb]

But, just in case you can't get a drawing, arrows and words also help.

Your setup now:

ISP --> Mikrotik --> Switch --> Digicom wireless

What Wintermute recommended and which I agree with:

ISP --> Mikrotik --> Digicom wireless --> Switch

If the switch can connect to the wireless, it can get an IP address from the Digicom. The switch can likely be programmed to have any devices connecting to it to get their IP from the Digicom. That way, the Digicom would act as the device that connects the networks (the router) and all devices will be able to communicate with each other on the network.

So, another question: what type of switch is it? Vendor and model are very helpful, as we can look up instructions and manuals for that equipment with that information.