Hi there, Dinotiro. It's possible to have one modem in a location and two routers, however that isn't something that we recommend. It can actually cause interference and lead to connectivity issues. We'd like to help you address any needs/concerns you have. Are you experiencing issues with WIFi coverage at your location?
I have to ask why it is "not recommended"? I have a router and a range extender, and get flawless performance with no issues whatsoever. A second router set up to act as a repeater would work as well. I see no reason why such a scenario would be 'not recommeneded'.
Only an issue if your gateway/modem and your router have wifi and then only minimally. The potential issue is 2.5/5ghz interference between the two. I am running an XB7 and my nighthawk at the moment with no issues. The only real issue is that unless you put the modem into Bridge mode you will have 2 private networks and devices on one will not easily talk to the others internally to you house.
Jlavaseur
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This guy explains how to do it with a Ethernet cable, he rambled on a little, but the video is very informative, don't need a second ip at all
https://youtu.be/J5QJb3O19zI
he has some interesting networking videos
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EG
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Are you talking about having 2 combo modem / router gateway devices ?
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CCMorgan
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Hi there, Dinotiro. It's possible to have one modem in a location and two routers, however that isn't something that we recommend. It can actually cause interference and lead to connectivity issues. We'd like to help you address any needs/concerns you have. Are you experiencing issues with WIFi coverage at your location?
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NoNoBadPuppy
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I have to ask why it is "not recommended"? I have a router and a range extender, and get flawless performance with no issues whatsoever. A second router set up to act as a repeater would work as well. I see no reason why such a scenario would be 'not recommeneded'.
Thank you.
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Gottahavit
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Only an issue if your gateway/modem and your router have wifi and then only minimally. The potential issue is 2.5/5ghz interference between the two. I am running an XB7 and my nighthawk at the moment with no issues. The only real issue is that unless you put the modem into Bridge mode you will have 2 private networks and devices on one will not easily talk to the others internally to you house.
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