2 Wireless Networks from same ADSL line?

[toxic9]

I'm with Vodafone. The router they supply is not great, so have purchased a better one. My internet drops out unexpectedly, but Vodafone will only look into it when I'm connected with their router. Its a pain in the back side to have to swap everything over just to get technical support - especially when the downtime is so intermittent.

I figure the easiest thing to do would be to split the ADSL line and send it to both routers. In theory (my theory) this would create two wireless networks. While the internet is working I can use my fancy TP-Link router. When it drops off I can switch to Vodafone's router, so they can provide technical support.

I'm confident the issue is not the router as it happens with either router connected. The set-up would also help me definitely prove its not the TP-Link router. But, I don't know if this is even possible? Does anyone know if it can be done and what kit I'd need to do it, please?

 

[morgancomputers]

You can run multiple separate Wi-Fi networks but only 1 broadband connection per telephone line.

I run 2 Wifi networks at home so my kids devices are all on 1 very restricted settings base, while mine and the wife's are on another with little or no content/access restrictions. This is achieved by running a 2nd Wi-Fi router Connected to one of the Ethernet ports of the Standard BT Hub.

But this does share the same outgoing fibre broadband connection.

If you are having reliability issues with the ADSL connection and its happening regardless of router then its a problem with one of the following:

ADSL Micro Filter/Wall Socket - Try a different filter or if using master socket, remove the face plate and plug directly into the master socket behind it.
Internal Wiring - If you are using a socket or extension lead other than the primary incoming line box try moving the router to the main socket
External Wiring between your property and the exchange/DP box - This is BT/Open Reach territory and your ISP will have to book an engineer request with Openreach as they are BTs customer not you. Pressure them to investigate or tell them you will be cancelling your contract and leaving.

Just as an FYI - There are some great deals on BT new customer rewards, and if you use topcashback as well you can get up to £190 cashback as well. I bagged almost £300 when I signed up with them a year ago!

 

[justin.m.beauvais]

Actually, I do this with my cable modem that has a built in router. It is pretty easy and all you need is a network cable. This setup may drop you off, but keeps their router in line so they can troubleshoot your issues. Basically you hook up their router, then run a cable from port 1 into the input internet port on the other router. If you want to set them up in parallel you are going to need a hub or switch. Run the modem output to the hub/switch, then a cable to the input on each router.