adding 2nd router

[pdiggitydogg]

Can I add another router, linked THROUGH the first router/stacked?
Or do I have to figure out something else?

[ebpda9]

yeah, you can. usually they have an uplink port there

[Digital]

or you can manipulate a switch, or cross over wire...

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Yes you can. If it has an uplink port, I believe you can use a normal cable, otherwise you might have to use a crossover cable. Check the book to see what you have to do, or tell us what model router you have.

[blind34_1]

i'm also adding a second router. Although, my situation is a little different. Tell me what you think I should do.

We already have cable broadband going through our router, and into a hub. I am going to be getting a second ip (my dad is worried about network security...whatever) for my system (which is currently not connected).

I'll need a second router, but how should I hook it up? through the first router or should I buy a 2port switch and run that from the modem to the two routers?

my machine will be for gaming and his machines are for business. he wants to keep them seperate.

[pdiggitydogg]

well the router is a pos D-Link Di-704
(It was a school reject that I picked up for free w/o documentation)

There is a Com port on the back...thats it.
Cross-over?
I know squat about this.

[ex_03]

first off how many boxes(computers) are you running total?
second how many ports does the first router have?
and how many ports does the second have?

[Nelsmar]

Here i drew up some diagrams, with two examples. the first is two routers with JUST 1 lan and 1 wan port.... and linking them with a switch. the second is having two switches either both having a built in switch or only one having a built in switch. enjoy hope it helps!

http://24.117.192.107/pic/twinrouter.jpg