router question

[demonman133]

would i beable to use 2 diffrent kinds of router from diffrent companys?

 

[demonman133]

bump

 

[The_Other_One]

Depends on the routers and their firmware. Two routers with DD-WRT loaded should work fine. Otherwise, you'll probably run into problems, but all depending on what exactly you wish to do.

 

[demonman133]

well im basicaly in unknown territory lol i have the one i want down here and its more like a hub its net gear hub and linksys router

 

[Jiffyman]

Do you mind me asking what you need 2 routers for and are they wireless or wired?

 

[demonman133]

lol i need them for my console and my xbox and i have no more avaliable ports

 

[JamesC]

I don't see where there would be a problem, though wouldn't it be safe to just use a hub or switch if all you need are more ports?

 

[demonman133]

just tell me how to do it i dont have more cash to buy anything else except parts for a comp im building

 

[JamesC]

Plug the second router in to the first router's Uplink port. If it doesn't have one, plug it in to port 1 and look for an uplink button or switch. Also, disable DHCP on the second router and set its ip to 1 more than the 1st router. (Example: Router 1: 192.168.0.1, Router 2: 192.168.0.2)

You might have to mess with configurations and such, but try that.

 

[demonman133]

ok now it works thx guys

 

[JamesC]

Oh, I missed where you said the second one was a hub.

Disregard my last post then. Glad it worked for you.