Is it possible to connect a router to another router?

[gengheezy]

Is it possible to hook up a router to another router via network cable? If so, how?

My situation is that I need 5 ports but I only have 2 4-port routers. If anyone could help me that'd be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[randym431]

I just did this with two linksys routers. Basically, in one of the routers, you have to go in and turn off DHCP Server. Now the router is basically a switch. Plug it into your other router (open port, not uplink or wan but just reg open port). It should work, mine did. But I ended up getting a linksys 8-port router anyway and sold the 4-ports on ebay. The sale of the two 4-ports paid for the 8-port. Less clutter, and all 8 ports are free. Going the two 4-port way, one port was used to connect the second, so I only had 7 ports free in all.

 

[howdyduty]

Yep, it will work. Your situation sounds like you need a simple switch to plug into your router verses another router. Check out pricewatch.com for cheap switches. However as randym431 mention, you can just use another router for the switch ports.

 

[JackMDS]

Welcome to the Network Forum.

The following is the instructions for Wireless Router, but it is the same proccess for Wired.

Link to: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

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