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    Is it possible to bypass the 2nd router?

    Ok, why not this? Comcast Modem (port 1) > Netgear Router > Switch > End points AND Comcast Modem (port 2) > Switch Endpoints Disable DHCP in my Comcast device and manually configure IP's for any devices I need to route straight through it. Other devices still get IP's from Netgear router and...
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    Do I need an Ethernet hub, switch, or even a router to have my Ethernet VOIP telephony box to be hardwired "separately"...?

    Ok, I think I understand your request but to recap: You want to be able to take everything except your ISP modem and VoIP box offline at any time. rsktek asked an important question that I think I know the answer to, your ISP modem, how many ports are on the back? If it's 1 (which I think it...
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    Is it possible to bypass the 2nd router?

    My network setup: Comcast SMC gateway (10.1.10.1) > Netgear 3500L (192.168.1.1)(or any 2nd router/firewall) > My Laptop. Comcast gateway has a DHCP pool of 10.1.10.2-.100. Shouldn't it be possible to assign my laptop an IP from the Comcast device (outside the pool), change my default gateway...