routers and network

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I would like to expand the devices I have on the network by adding another router

I have two routers purchased. Can I simply connect these two routers so I can expan
my network?
 
Sam said:
I would like to expand the devices I have on the network by adding another router.

I have two routers purchased. Can I simply connect these two routers so I can expand
my network?
Click to expand...


A second router is not what you need.
You need a switch ( or hub ).

Daisy-chain the new switch to the router using a patch cable.


Note: depending on the options on the switch and router,
you may require a crossover cable.

Look on both the switch and router for an 'uplink' port.
It may be a port on its own,
or it may be second jack alongside one of the existing ports,
( in which case, it may only be possible to use one of these 2 ports )
or it may be a switch beside on of the ports,
or it may not be present at all.

Some devices support automatic detection, so it
doesnt matter what cable you use.

Select the correct cable from this list:

Switch Port Cable Router Port
========================
Uplink Regular Normal
Normal Regular Uplink
Normal XO Normal
Uplink XO Uplink
Auto XO Any Any
Any Any Auto XO
Auto XO Any Auto XO

If you have used the correct cable, the link light will come on
for the ports you have used.
 
What about bridging?? Can I have two networks and combine
the two or does the bridge only work for wireless?
 
Sam said:
What about bridging?? Can I have two networks and combine
the two or does the bridge only work for wireless?
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A bridge and a switch are essentially the same thing.
A switch is a multi-port bridge.

They connect 2 or more network segments together
to create one network at ethernet level.

The concept of a bridge or switch works the same between
wired network segments just the same as bridging between
wired and wireless segments.
 
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