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somunny:
I'd like to run a line from my wireless router (which is connected to a cable modem) to a standard router in my living room and then feed a couple of devices from it.  Can I do this?

Guaranos:
Sure.  You have my permission.   :P

Actually, most home routers and such should allow you to do an uplink, which is what it sounds like you're talking about.  Some have a specific uplink port, but most just let you plug a standard ethernet cable into the first or last port to link them.  I do that in my central wiring panel because I needed 6 ports and had two 4-port Netgears lying around, so rather than spending money on an 8-port or bigger switch, I just uplinked them.

tk_42_1:
Or instead, use a switch.  That would be cheaper, unless you already have the extra router laying around.

somunny:
Thanks for the advice.  I'll look into a switch as I don't have any spare hardware.

Ed_McCarron:
Oh, and if you DO use a second router?  Be sure to turn off DHCP on the second router if your first router is configured for it.  Use the uplink port as mentioned, not the WAN port.

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