two routers on a network

[h34d5h0tz]

as the title says, is it possible to use two routers on one network? the second router im trying to use as a switch/hub. i think it will be easier to show a diagram of how i want to set up my network than explain in words:

so, is it possible to set it up how i want to? and if it is, how do i set it up so it functions right? ive tried doing it like that, but i dont get internet to my computers that are connected to the second router.

 

[The_Other_One]

It's possible with some routers, but some others will try to push their settings out and just conflict with the network... I have managed to do this with a Linksys router as the main one and a Belkin router as the hub/switch. However, if you can just get a switch, that's make things go much more smoothly.

 

[Iluvpenguins]

why not get an 8 port router,doesn't that work?

 

[DCIScouts]

It's possible with some routers, but some others will try to push their settings out and just conflict with the network... I have managed to do this with a Linksys router as the main one and a Belkin router as the hub/switch. However, if you can just get a switch, that's make things go much more smoothly.

Yeah, most routers tend to play nicer with a switch than a second router. Plus, it's a little cheaper, too