Trying to set up as a router - Changeing to 192.168.0.1

Question

I had a linksys router connectd to my Verizon Fios interface - A wireless router - (that can pick up anything ) - but it died. Got a airport extreme Tried to configure it the same way as a Router handing out ip addresses starting with 192.168.0.1 Thus keeping all traffic comming through the router and not Verizons.
Can i check to see which computers are logged in Allow certain Mac Address and set up Static address for printers lpl ports.
I went through the set up Airport utilites and set up the 192.16/8.0.1 and designated address for the printer and linuxz server but How do i check the actual assigments?

Answer 1

Actually I’ve done this with great success.
I’ve never liked using ISP routers/modems/firewalls for my own network because most the time they lock them down in a way which keeps me from managing my own internal network. 
My configuration is an AT&T modem/router then the Apple Router, here’s what I did:
1.)     AT&T Router/Modem:
Turn DHCP off
Turn Wireless off
Open ports YOU need internally to your network in which you require access from the outside. (Port Map).
2.)     Apple Router:
Instead of allowing your router to obtain DHCP from the outside like you would if it was hooked mainlined into a modem, make it static and enter in the IP subnet established by the AT&T router.  Mine is something like 192.168.1.2, because 192.168.1.1 is the gateway in this particular setup.
Configuring port mapping and service ports in the Apple router.
Then setup DHCP or Static for your internal network.               
NOTE:  You’ll have to use two different IP schemes for your home/business NAT, meaning the AT&T to Apple router, in my case, is a 192.x.x.x NAT, but goes no further than this.  The NAT in my network is 10.x.x.x.  This minimizes confusion on the network part, but also keeps you ‘untangled’ when it comes to port mapping, address assignments, and other issues.
If your Verizon router/modem is wireless, you to turn that off and make the Apple router your wireless gateway.
Message was edited by: Torn-Barb
Let me add this as well: You need to know that the Verizon router/modem you have has to be configured as a ‘dummy’ device.  You’re just using it for the internet connection (TV’s if applicable) and nothing more.  The Apple router will do everything the Verizon device can do and more.