[SOLVED] Daisy chain order of networking.

[Wildduk]

I have a Motorola modem with WiFi and Ethernet ports....
Can I connect a switch to the modem, then connect a WiFi router to the switch.
I cannot use the WiFi from the modem as it has to be in the basement.
the switch and WiFi router will be upstairs.
There will be other devices hooked up to the switch as well. TiVo, Roku, tv, and NAS device.

thx

 

[SamirD]

Yes, but you need to make sure you set the wifi router and connect it as an access point or you will have 2x different networks.

 

[kanewolf]

I have a Motorola modem with WiFi and Ethernet ports....
Can I connect a switch to the modem, then connect a WiFi router to the switch.
I cannot use the WiFi from the modem as it has to be in the basement.
the switch and WiFi router will be upstairs.
There will be other devices hooked up to the switch as well. TiVo, Roku, tv, and NAS device.

thx

Since most routers have 4 ethernet ports, you may not need an additional switch. But as @SamirD said, be sure the router is configured as an access point. Some routers have a simple 1-button toggle, some you have to do a manual configuration. If you tell us the model of the router you want to use as an AP we can help ensure you configure it correctly.

 

[Wildduk]

Since most routers have 4 ethernet ports, you may not need an additional switch. But as @SamirD said, be sure the router is configured as an access point. Some routers have a simple 1-button toggle, some you have to do a manual configuration. If you tell us the model of the router you want to use as an AP we can help ensure you configure it correctly.

Thanks. Thinking of getting the google Nest....

 

[kanewolf]

Thanks. Thinking of getting the google Nest....

I have never used them, but I think they require use of a Nest device for your primary router, but I could be wrong.
I think Nest WOULD require a switch, I don't think the satellite units have multiple ethernet ports.