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matiernoII
Jul 03, 2021Aspirant
RBR/S50 & RBK853 + Switch
Currently I have an RBR50 network running. I will be installing an RBK853 network at a new property that will also inherit the RBR50 hardware. Is it doable to install a switch after a cable modem,...
CrimpOn
Jul 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
matiernoII wrote:
Is it doable to install a switch after a cable modem, then connect the two routers to the switch and have two networks running? Or am I limited to just one router?
No. Never. Not possible. The modem expects to connect to ONE device with one MAC address.
If the "modem" is actually a combination modem/router, then 'Yes'.