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Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 6:39 PM
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Thanks in advance for your help. Hope the question is clear enough - let me know if it isn't, please.
Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 7:08 PM
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Hi,
If you keep the two networks Fibre and ADSL separate then you do not need to do anything, you can connect wired or wireless by either connecting to the appropriate Hub using a cable or attaching to the Hubs unique wireless name.
If you want to join the networks together then some changes will be required to the LAN settings.
Dan
Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 7:26 PM
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Thanks very much.
Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 7:55 PM
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Im not sure I understand why you would ever want both routers connected at the same time ?
I understand you need the copper phone line to support the Careline, and i sort of understand that you could use the ADSL as a backup if the fibre fails. To have two Internet connections active on one network requires a router with multi-wan support, which you 'dont have
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Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 8:39 PM
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Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 9:38 PM - edited 25-06-2023 9:40 PM
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Have you conflated the issue?
Re: Using two routers at the same time
25-06-2023 11:41 PM
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Thanks for your advice.
Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 7:35 AM
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My original statement still stands, it would be simpler to keep the two networks separate, to join them together will require some probably expensive hardware. Plus some network understanding.
I would wait to see what the options are for your FTTP connection as Openreach may depending on your property be able to position the ONT (fibre modem) in a better location/room in your property.
Dan.
Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 8:13 AM
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@frenches2 wrote:
Careline uses the landline (copper).
Are you overthinking this? Why not just use the original copper connection for the careline and phone should you so wish and move everything else over to your new fibre connection.
I think that this should work but I have never tried it:
If you need to temporarily go back to you old ADSL connection for any reason then remove the connection between the ONT and the WAN on the FTTP hub and use it to connect between a LAN connection on both hubs. If my theory is correct it will result as the FTTP hub acting as an Ethernet switch.
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Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 8:36 AM
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If my theory is correct it will result as the FTTP hub acting as an Ethernet switch
There are a few things to consider;
IP Addresses of the two hubs
Turning off DHCP on the FTTP Hub
It would be best to reboot all devices on the network to refresh the device default gateways and routing
Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 10:30 AM - edited 26-06-2023 10:31 AM
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Following @Dan_the_Van 's comments .
What I would try, wth no guarantees but with no costs :
Make sure all devices are in the same subnet, let the FTTP hub handle DHCP.
Those devices that need to route through the FTTC hub manually change IP address (away from DHCP range), default Route, DNS server etc..
Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 10:39 AM
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@frenches2 if you dont mind me asking, what speed FTTP are you going for ?
If its one of the lower speed options then a used Draytek with dual WAN support may be a cost effective option.
In fact I've got a 2830n that you're welcome to, but its WAN throughput is limited to about 100Mb. Its wifi is only single band, slightly better than the TG582 but it does have a wireless on/off switch!.
NB you'd need to collect from the Nottingham area...
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Re: Using two routers at the same time
26-06-2023 1:41 PM - edited 26-06-2023 1:50 PM
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I'll get in touch with you if I decide to use the router you spoke about, MisterW.
Re: Using two routers at the same time
27-06-2023 10:47 PM
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Plusnet have had to delay the installation again...
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