Need advice on setting up a network

Hello... hoping for some advice/suggestion and direction.
I am a bit green and get confused when it comes to setting up a "secure' network so I am not exactly sure how to go about getting what I want, with security in mind, or if I can even achieve it the way I have in mind.
Here is what I want to achieve:
A static IP coming into my office to feed 3 separate networks.
I do computer repair and I basically want to have a completely separate network for customer computers and I currently have a wifi spot at the coffee shop next door. On my private network I will have a server and multiple computers, etc., as well as remotely accessible security cameras.
So, how to achieve this? My thoughts were to have the internet connection come into a managed switch which will feed 3 separate routers.
I do Not have a static IP at the moment and I do Not have my server set up yet. I just have internet coming into Router 1, which feeds a switch and Router 2, and Router 3
What I don't know anything about is the managed switch. I do not know if I can configure it for a static IP or if I even have to configure it for a static IP?
I have a static IP at my residence so I know how to configure a router to work there, but the switch here is throwing me for a loop.
Thanks
(Sorry if this post goes up twice... the first one seems to have just disappeared on me so I modified it and reposted.)

there is no big problem with the main house, but the shop and guest house being 300 feet away is a problem, first its past the manium distance for a cable run for eathernet which is a max of 100 meters,
if there was a way you could have a switch located in between the 3 locations, that would work great.
or you could aet up a point to point wireless connection with outside antennas to over come the distance. this would probly be the best method to look at.

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Here's the question: How do I name them the same so that the devices will switch effortlessly to the stongest signal? I understand it involves switching the "channels" but don't know how to do it right now. Currently, everything works, so I don't want to mess it up tinkering. Another caveat- there are several other wireless networks from neighbors houses that I can "see". I jsut downloaded a program called iStumbler that shows the channels, but not sure what to do with that info.
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OK.. sounds like a mess.. or at least messy and the previous people should have left a log book with all the IP address info in it.. you have far too many routers.. but from here it is impossible to tell how they are configured. Most are probably just setup as AP.
Naming rule for wireless.. Same SSID same security different channel.
SSID ie wireless name to work on the PC side should have no spaces and no special characters. TC name should also follow that rule. So the devices need to all set with fixed channels.
Don't worry too much about iStumbler and what is outside your house.. there isn't enough channels at 2.4ghz anyway. And you are going to need to use them all. There are only three non-overlapping channels. 1, 6, 11 so set each device to one of those channels. The TC should be as close as you can to where you normally use the MacBooks.. and turn on the 5ghz. You will have to leave it to automatic name so the Macbook can also roam across from 2.4 to 5ghz. But if you care to use a different name and force it onto 5ghz the speed is much better as long as you are in the same room.
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Can't access itunes store or home sharing on apple tv, apple tv 2 keeps saying that network time needs to be set.

Cant acess itunes store or home sharing on apple tv 2, keeps telling me that network time needs to be set. When I go to time zone section on apple tv - I chose a city...but still no luck. Apparently, can't do anything without the time being set. How do I set this up?

Yes, I did (turning off and then on again is a way of life for any windows user!). Actually, through a process of trial and error I have fixed the problem although I'm not very comfortable with the fix. For some reason, the OS X firewall is to blame. By relaxing the firewall settings to their most lenient, the iTunes store is now fully accessible via iTunes, and so is the whole of the apple website. Another added side effect has been that general web browsing is now lightning fast.
I'm therefore left with the (temporary) conclusion that my iMac's internal firewall is only capable of blocking access to the web resources of the people who created it, and slowing my web browser to a crawl.

I need help setting up a network

I am not sure how to go about doing this or if it even possible. I would like to setup a network where 4 or 5 computers will have access to each others shared folders and be able to used the printer on the main computer. I have one desktop that will be left on all the time with the printer also on all the time, which will allow 3 or 4 wireless laptops to have access to it. That part I can do, but what I would like to have also happen is allow other wireless computers to use my internet access, but not be able to see the computer that is always on. The computer will have sensitive files on it that other should not see. Can this be done on one wireless router or is it impossible? Or would I need to setup two completely separate networks? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Rokifire

It sounds like you may need some professional help with this problem.
The only other solution that I can think of, might be to get a wired router that supports VLANS (Virtual Local Area Networks), and then attach two wireless G access points to it. VLANS are supported in business routers, such as the Linksys RVS4000 (about $125). You can assign the wired ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 to 1, 2, 3, or 4 different VLANS. VLANS are used to separate work groups. Data packets on one VLAN do not "cross over" to another VLAN, yet all the users on all the VLANS can share one internet connection. If you attached two wireless G access points to two different VLANS, you could use one for your workgroup and the other for your employees. The two access points would have different SSIDs and different passwords. Your main computer would be wired to the router, on the same VLAN as your workgroup.
I must admit, I have never actually done anything like the above VLAN suggestion. This is only a theory of how someone might be able to accomplish your goal.
I wish I had a better solution for you, but maybe you just need a professional. Hope this helps.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 01-06-200707:22 AM

Need advice on setting up a network

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