How to distribute the Internet from a modem to two wi-fi routers?

Question

Computer networks

Good day to all. Is it possible to somehow connect the Internet to two wi-fi routers from one modem (cable Internet)? If yes, how to do it? It would be desirable for two to spend the Internet simply. :-)

Answer 1

If we assume that the modem itself is connected to the Internet and not the router, then you can put a switch next to the modem and plug the modem and routers into it. If a router is connected (modem only as TCP / IP -> ADSL) - then plug it into the LAN port of another router.

Answer 2

Is it possible to somehow connect the Internet to two wi-fi routers from one modem (cable Internet)?

It depends on how the Internet provider distributes to you and whether the modem can raise the connection.
That is, if the modem itself raises the connection (that is, it is actually a router) - just connect the routers directly to the modem, or through a switch, specify the modem as the gateway.
If not, then you connect one router to the modem, raise the connection on it, and already connect the second router to this router.

Answer 3

What is a cable modem in terms of the OSI model?
1. Router. Then connect anything to it, even hubs, even routers. The main thing is to put NAT on the modem itself and disable it on routers (or even put routers in access point mode).
2. Bridge. Then we connect the router and set up NAT on it. We connect a second router to it, either by transferring it either to the access point mode, or simply by disabling NAT.