Switch Router Setup
For years my internet service input went to a switch. The switch then fed 2 routers. This has worked great for years. I lost service yesterday and while the tech guy was here he noticed my setup an...
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If you do the router1/switch/router2 set up then devices on router 2 can access router 1 devices... (I have something like that here)
But with switch-router/router they can not see each other (normally).
My system Modem-router1-Router2.. NOTHING is on Router 2 save a couple of "Smart" outlets and occasionally the phone that turn 'em on and off. (it's also mac locked) but when I had a computer on Router 2 due to other 2.4Gig Wifi devices (Router one is 5Gig) it could see router 1 devices but not the other way around.
Basically either system works... just one is a tad more secure. (The one you have been using)
But with switch-router/router they can not see each other (normally).
My system Modem-router1-Router2.. NOTHING is on Router 2 save a couple of "Smart" outlets and occasionally the phone that turn 'em on and off. (it's also mac locked) but when I had a computer on Router 2 due to other 2.4Gig Wifi devices (Router one is 5Gig) it could see router 1 devices but not the other way around.
Basically either system works... just one is a tad more secure. (The one you have been using)
