It's not. Even if you do your network will never work.
Just configure a DHCP server using router settings and you are good to go.
Read the section of the manual concerning enabling the router to be a DHCP server. DHCP is the magic that assigns IP numbers.
COM port is used to configure a router but you can also get a COM port to USB port adapter which can configure a router using a USB port.
Configure the router ID on both routers. Configure the R2 router interfaces for area 0. Configure a loopback interface on both routers. Configure the proper subnet masks on the router interfaces.
127.0.0.1
At least you will need a router even if you have a modem.If you get the router from your provider, all the configuration may be done automatically.If not, it may be possible that you have to configure the router by yourself. In this case it needs the credentials in order to get access to the internet. How to configure the router is explained in its user-manuals.a DSL/cable router
At least you will need a router even if you have a modem.If you get the router from your provider, all the configuration may be done automatically.If not, it may be possible that you have to configure the router by yourself. In this case it needs the credentials in order to get access to the internet. How to configure the router is explained in its user-manuals.a DSL/cable router
Between the modem and the computers.
only to configure it, after that, no.
You do not really have to configure a Linksys wireless internet router. It will do this automatically by picking up signals after you attach the Ethernet cable.
hostname router1
If your router supports such option you will find the option in the router settings.