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How to merge networks

If two networks (Network1 and Network2) are logically the same, that is computers on the network Network1 can connect to computers on the network Network2, and vice versa, then you should merge the networks:

  1. Delete the gateway from the network Network2.
    1. Open the Networks page.
    2. Select the network Network2.
    3. Select Modify.
    4. On the Network properties page, identify the Gateways section.
    5. Select the Delete icon.

      Make a note of the IP and MAC, because this is the same gateway you need to select in step 14.

    6. Select Confirm.
  2. Add the gateway to the network Network1.
    1. Open the Networks page.
    2. Select Unknown networks.

      If no computers are associated with unknown networks, it will say: No computers on unknown networks.

    3. Select the gateway (identified by IP and MAC address).
    4. On the Gateway properties page, select the network Network1.
    5. Select Save.
  3. Delete the network Network2.
    1. Open the Networks page.
    2. Select the network Network2 and select Delete.
    3. Select Move printers to another network.
    4. Select network Network1. Select OK to move the printers to network Network1 and delete the network Network2.

      • If you clear Move printers to another network, all printers on the network will also be deleted.