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	[quote name="laudablepuss"][quote name="foolio"]I apologize for the reference to 'gaming goodness'. I need help. I have one Siemens something-or-other 4-port hub/router--this is one of those "home network" dealies. It supports 4 computers. It automatically assigns IP addresses to each of the computers using a built-in DHCP server (which by default is on). It works great. Wonderful! I want to get together a small, informal LAN party, and would then need a second hub to support more than 4 users. One of my friends plans to buy a router of his own, and hopefully hook it up to my network. My question is <I><B>Will this work?</B></I> This is a two-parter (possibly three parts): 1. Is it possible to set up a network using two routers anyway? When I talk about routers, I mean the two above. What I really mean is "Is it possible to set up a network using one router normally and one router as a simple hub? Pt2. Will two DHCP servers (one per router) on the same network interfere with each other, or will it work ok out-of-the-box and just-plugged-in? Pt3. There's a "toggle" button on the back of the router. What is that? Maybe it depends, but I have a sneaky feeling the buttons are universal. Let me re-state this. Can I have my friend bring a router, plug in a network cable into the new router, and use it like a regular hub, or will there be problems? This is basically what I'm asking. foolio In deference to the intangible 'forum goodness', I have reposted this question in the appropriate forum. <A HREF="http://www.caltrops.com/pointy.php?action=viewPost&pid=2162">Witness my shame</a>. Also, make it your goal to use the phrase 'forum goodness' whenever and wherever possible. Next week: 'that's just like the chat rooms'.[/quote] It's possible to get two routers to play nice, but have fun trying to figure it out. Essentially, I think it'd amount to turning off every router-type function on one of them. My suggestion is to pick up a $20 hub and see if you can get that to work with your router instead. The downside is the decreased bandwidth for the suckers connected to the hub, but I can't believe that would be an issue. Anyway, I have come close to <s>making a friend</s>needing to try this but so far 4 ports has been enough.[/quote]