Several routers can be connected to one ONT.

Fokeiiz
Member

191

04-28-2025, 10:49 PM

You can set up both networks independently without needing extra equipment. The ONT already provides several LAN ports, so connecting a second router directly to it should work easily.

Fokeiiz

04-28-2025, 10:49 PM #1

You can set up both networks independently without needing extra equipment. The ONT already provides several LAN ports, so connecting a second router directly to it should work easily.

RulwenJr
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04-30-2025, 04:15 AM

Mainly it comes down to whether you need the subnets to communicate. Using a managed switch with VLAN support could be a smarter choice.

RulwenJr

04-30-2025, 04:15 AM #2

Mainly it comes down to whether you need the subnets to communicate. Using a managed switch with VLAN support could be a smarter choice.

JR_GAMER07
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915

04-30-2025, 12:48 PM

It's feasible, simply connect it to the LAN port, turn on DHCP for every router, and it should function similarly to a switch.

JR_GAMER07

04-30-2025, 12:48 PM #3

It's feasible, simply connect it to the LAN port, turn on DHCP for every router, and it should function similarly to a switch.

ChayChay12345
Member

04-30-2025, 02:24 PM

Get a simple access point. I assume you wanted the DHCP server disabled. These systems often include routers with their own DHCP, which can cause issues if additional routers are added without proper setup.

ChayChay12345

04-30-2025, 02:24 PM #4

Raidex20
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05-01-2025, 02:36 PM

Router is inexpensive. No, activate DHCP client.

Raidex20

05-01-2025, 02:36 PM #5

Router is inexpensive. No, activate DHCP client.

DankNames
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05-05-2025, 09:51 PM

APs are also possible. They’re simpler to configure. When the wireless router acts as a DHCP client, it operates in AP mode.

DankNames

05-05-2025, 09:51 PM #6

APs are also possible. They’re simpler to configure. When the wireless router acts as a DHCP client, it operates in AP mode.

nadi488
Member

05-05-2025, 09:57 PM

Certainly, you can operate it independently as a standalone router instead of relying on it solely as a basic modem.

nadi488

05-05-2025, 09:57 PM #7

Certainly, you can operate it independently as a standalone router instead of relying on it solely as a basic modem.

matsian
Junior Member

05-10-2025, 06:14 PM

Set up a backup internet link for the ONT and connect the router to the second port—especially with Chorus ONT, a 100mbps secondary service is available.

matsian

05-10-2025, 06:14 PM #8

Set up a backup internet link for the ONT and connect the router to the second port—especially with Chorus ONT, a 100mbps secondary service is available.