Routers
Routers
Yes, but there's really no point in it for the vast majority of uses cases for consumer/home networks, if we're talking using the routing functions. If you want to set it up as an access point or switch or similar, that's different. You can have one of them operate as a switch, an access point, a wireless bridge etc. but at that point what you're really doing is using what we call a "router", which is actually a mixture of devices, as one of those specific devices rather than the routing functions of it. If it's configured correctly, there shouldn't be any problems, though there are some limitations, depending on what you're actually using it for. Most common issues, mostly due to misconfiguration, you can encounter DHCP conflicts and IP conflicts on the routers themselves if they try to use the same static IP by default. Double NAT if you configure them wrong, which can in turn lead to port forwarding issues. EDIT: None of this is really specific to have routers of two different brands. They're issues you can come across when using any two routers in the same network.
You're asking if using one router from Talktalk and then switching to a Gaming Nighthawk router for a few users would cause any issues.
Do you possess several internet links? Are you referring to utilizing one WiFi while another handles routing or both function as routers? If your goal is to broaden your WiFi coverage or assign distinct networks to various devices, consider deploying an access point instead of a router.
The drawback would be needing to manage two separate bills at month’s end. This isn’t convenient for most households; I’d upgrade the plan tier for extra speed or switch ISPs if you’re not happy. On the other hand, if you need a backup connection, you’d be in a different category and would pay the price. Please confirm: do you have two distinct ISP connections or merely two routers? ...Your message suggested the former, but now it seems you mean the latter. Although both options work without issues, the processes are different. And if your goal is just adding another wireless access point, you don’t need another router—@Oshino Shinobu advised otherwise.