Two netgear routers for one connection?

[Thomas. PLease.]

Hi there, i currently have a virgin media cable internet connection, and connected to the modem i have a four port netgear wireless router.

Now, four ports was fine for a period, but i now need more, for another desktop computer, and i don't want to have it on wireless so..

Is it possible to just plug another router into one of the originals ports and go straight away, or do i have to buy something else or upgrade completely

Thanks Tom.

 

[MarkLP]

You need a switch/hub.

One of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=419

Plug standard network cable into one of your router ports and into one of the ports on the switch and then use the switch for other pcs

 

[tolien]

You could connect the two routers by their switch ports and disable DHCP on one. Stupid buying another router though, given the price of a switch. A hub would be even more daft.

 

[PhillyDee]

Yeah, a switch is easier, but you can use a router. Just dont plug anything into the WAN port.
I use a netgear router attatched to a 16 port gigabit switch. Much easier.