Re: Two interfaces on the same network

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On Wed, 9 Jun 2004, AL Chane wrote:

> Rodolfo J. Paiz ??:
> > At 22:12 6/8/2004, AL Chane wrote:
> > 
> >>      I have two interfaces on my linux PC in the same network:
> > 
> > 
> > Can you explain in detail *why* you want to do this? It is generally 
> > considered a Very Bad Idea [tm]. Perhaps we can help you find a better 
> > way to fulfill your requirements. Do you need more bandwidth? Do you 
> > just need that computer to have two IP addresses? What is it that you 
> > are trying to accomplish?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> 
> My application is an IP Camera with two interfaces (eth0 is wired 
> ethernet, eth1 is wireless) running on uClinux. IP Camera provides
> an Http server so clinet browers can access by either ethernet or wireless.
> 
> Two interfaces work fine with different networks, but have probem
> to work in the same network as I described in the previous message.
> 
> The situation I might have is like this:
> 
>     Users need first to use ethernet (eth0) to access http server
>     to setup wireless(eth1) like SSID, WEP. Once wireless is setup,
>     two interface eth0/eth1 with two IPS exist in the same network.
>     If user unplug the ethernet wire, wireless won't work unless
>     I make ethernet down or change ethernet IP to different network.
>     This step might not be friendly for ordinary users.
> 
> Thanks :)

In that case, you might just want to set up a static route to the camera, 
using the wireless adapter's IP as the gateway.
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