Setting up 2 routers to one modem

[Moonman21]

Hi can i setup 2 routers to one modem without issues? Im new to this so keep the talk as simple as possible. Thank you for your time in helping me solve this

[Eigenvektor]

A modem typically only has one internal connection, so most likely not. You could put one router behind the other. But you might want to explain what exactly you're trying to accomplish here? There's probably a better way.

[Moonman21]

37 minutes ago, Eigenvektor said:

A modem typically only has one internal connection, so most likely not. You could put one router behind the other. But you might want to explain what exactly you're trying to accomplish here? There's probably a better way.

I have 2gbps from the isp but the ports on the modem only support 1gbps

[Eigenvektor]

17 minutes ago, Moonman21 said:

I have 2gbps from the isp but the ports on the modem only support 1gbps

Is it a modem or a modem/router combination like most ISPs use these days, since you mention ports rather than port?

 

If it has multiple ports, you should be able to attach multiple PCs, who can then download at up to 1 Gbps each, but ideally you want a faster modem/router.

[Moonman21]

2 minutes ago, Eigenvektor said:

Is it a modem or a modem/router combination like most ISPs use these days, since you mention ports rather than port?

 

If it has multiple ports, you should be able to attach multiple PCs, who can then download at up to 1 Gbps each, but ideally you want a faster modem/router.

The isp gave me a combo unit but i set it up as a solo modem.

[Moonman21]

6 minutes ago, Eigenvektor said:

Is it a modem or a modem/router combination like most ISPs use these days, since you mention ports rather than port?

 

If it has multiple ports, you should be able to attach multiple PCs, who can then download at up to 1 Gbps each, but ideally you want a faster modem/router.

So my best option would be to run a wireless network with a cap of 1gbps and the pc connect it directly to the modem?

 

[Eigenvektor]

Just now, Moonman21 said:

So my best option would be to run a wireless network with a cap of 1gbps and the pc connect it directly to the modem?

If the modem's ports are limited to 1 Gbps, you're not going to get anything faster than that per device. Whether you'll even get 1 Gbps over Wi-Fi depends on which standard it supports and how crowded the channel is (e.g. by your neighbors Wi-Fi). For speed/reliability, cable is usually the best option.

[Moonman21]

10 minutes ago, Eigenvektor said:

If the modem's ports are limited to 1 Gbps, you're not going to get anything faster than that per device. Whether you'll even get 1 Gbps over Wi-Fi depends on which standard it supports and how crowded the channel is (e.g. by your neighbors Wi-Fi). For speed/reliability, cable is usually the best option.

What i meant was to run my mesh routers capped with 1 gbps connection for all wireless needs and the computers at the house to run them directly to the modem and get the most for my money

[Moonman21]

Just now, Moonman21 said:

What i meant was to run my mesh routers capped with 1 gbps connection for all wireless needs and the computers at the house to run them directly to the modem and get the most for my money

Instead of running everything through the routers

 

[Eigenvektor]

3 minutes ago, Moonman21 said:

Instead of running everything through the routers

Yeah, adding additional routers into the mix is only going to make the setup more complicated for no reason.

[Kilrah]

38 minutes ago, Moonman21 said:

The isp gave me a combo unit but i set it up as a solo modem.

Unless that unit has 2.5Gbps ports if you want to be able to use the whole capacity you can't do that.

[Alex Atkin UK]

14 hours ago, Kilrah said:

Unless that unit has 2.5Gbps ports if you want to be able to use the whole capacity you can't do that.

It might support link aggregation, but then in that setup you'd need a router that also does.