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Using Dual Routers Inside DSL Modem and Switch - Will it Work?

Hi experts.

I am new to DSL after working predominantly with Cable and need some insight. I currently have a Cisco SOHO Router behind a Speedstream 5500 DSL modem with a Dynamic IP using PPPoE. I need to switch to static IP addressing from my ISP (SBC) and install a second router (Linksys BEFSR41) behind the modem. My question is this: If I install a switch behind the modem and then assign static IP's to each of the routers behind the switch, will my DSL connection still be functional on both routers? I read in one discussion where some DSL modems are configured to recognize only one MAC address of devices connected to them.

Here is a diagram of what I am trying to do:

------->cisco SOHO (static IP)----->PC1
SS5500----->switch--|
------->linksys SR41 (static IP)---->PC2

grblades

Hi stephenm93,
If you switch to static IP addresses and are given at least two IP addresses by your ISP then it will work fine.

stephenm93

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So, no modem issues that you have heard of regarding MAC addresses and the SpeedStream modem?

Just want to make sure and head off any potential disasters like having to switch modems etc.

Thanks for the input.

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grblades

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