I have a few ubuntu machines that I want to put on a switch/router. I want to access these machines via the following methods:
- LAN, this is as easy as plugging in the LAN cable to the switch
- AP, using one of those wireless AP adapters to create a new wireless network, which then plugs into the switch as a network
- Direct Eth, I connect my laptop straight into the switch to talk to the other machines.
All of the three are easy to accomplish alone. But I have some questions on what I need to do to make all 3 work together seamlessly. That is, if the AP is always connected, but the LAN and direct eth are not. Can the switch immediately reroute everything to the LAN if I plug in the LAN or direct Eth? If neither LAN or direct are connected. It automatically uses the AP.
A few caveats:
- AP ip is static
- AP is always connected to the switch. Anytime LAN or direct is
connect, they should be prioritize over AP. - Direct eth ip is static
- LAN should be dynamic and work with any network
- Note that the LAN and direct eth cannot both be plugged in.
What is the best way to do this? Subnetting with a router or VLAN. Or just VLAN with a switch?
