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Kjesse · 10-30-2012, 09:32 PM

I have a router, with 4 outputs, on the main floor of my home. I'd like to run only one of the outputs via network cable to the basement, but then need 3 more connections going out in the basement. The other 3 outputs are already spoken for on the main floor.

How do I do this? Do I need a switch? Can I use another router and run the output to the input on the second router, then have another 4 fresh outputs? The bonus if I could do that is I could have separate wifi nodes which has some advantages for what I'm doing.

10-30-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
Kjesse Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Exp:	Networking Question I have a router, with 4 outputs, on the main floor of my home. I'd like to run only one of the outputs via network cable to the basement, but then need 3 more connections going out in the basement. The other 3 outputs are already spoken for on the main floor. How do I do this? Do I need a switch? Can I use another router and run the output to the input on the second router, then have another 4 fresh outputs? The bonus if I could do that is I could have separate wifi nodes which has some advantages for what I'm doing.