Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
Linksys recommends that you replace your existing router with the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. However, if you would like to keep your existing router because it has wireless capability or other features, then you can use the following instructions to connect the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to your existing router, while keeping your wired PCs connected to your existing router. For example, the following connection diagram shows the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports connected to your existing router and phone.
Cable/DSL
Internet Modem
PCs
Router
Telephone
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
NOTE: Do NOT connect any wired PCs to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.
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Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
