Add another router to my Nokia Fiber modem

[mg3]

Anyone know if I can attach another router to the Data 2 output on my Nokia Fiber modem? I have seen an answer to the extra router question that suggests a Gigabit switch between the ONT and the 2 routers but it would be simpler to use the Data 2 port no? Or is it not active? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I need reliable wifi in my garage/studio.

Cheers!

[Nighthawk · Accepted solution]

Only one port is active on the ONT (there is no modem). You would need a switch if you chose to add your own router.

[mg3]

Thanks for that. Curious though. The ONT has 1 fibre input and 4 Data outputs. Does it not act as a Fibre to WAN router?

[Nighthawk]

No. It just acts as a device that translate fiber to a single ethernet port for residential installations.

[mg3]

Thank you.

[bellejam]

Can you help with how to connect the ethernet cables , the Telus Modem is on the middle floor , the Nokia box is in the basement , i have 6 ethernet cables to connect that are located next to the Nokia box, Can i add a router connected to the nokia in the basement with all not connections , and have the telus modem on the middle floor as the wifi router.

The wifi in the basement is not reliable for a home office. even with a extender

[NFtoBC]

Move the Telus router to the basement, and add Boost Wi-Fi or an ethernet switch at distant locations.