I have a new router that only has one ethernet port on it, but I want to connect two computers to it. I also have my old router that has 4 ethernet ports on it. Can I somehow use the old one to split the one ethernet connection from my new router?

  • nocturne213@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    Put the old router in AP mode, connect the new router to the old router (using 1 of the lan outlets not the one labeled intent) then connect the two pcs to the old router.

  • leewhat@alien.topBEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    yes, set the old router as access point or if dont have that, disable the DHCP server.

  • sniff122@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    You can use an ethernet switch to have more ports, a 5 port one would be plenty for you, something like the Netgear GS305 is perfect and very cheap, typically under £20

  • jpep0469@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    What’s the make/model of the new router? It’s not unheard of to only have one Ethernet port on a router but it is a little unusual.