Best setup for isp router/switch and 2nd personal switch

[DeadByDawn]

Hi Net gurus,
I have a combo router/switch/wireless from my ISP.
I also have another switch/wireless netgear upstairs.
If I have a cable from my ISP router going to the uplink/Internet port on my personal switch,
How should I set both of them up?

- which dhcp should I use (I assume the ISP)?
- If above is true, i assume I simply turn off dhcp on my netgear?
- if i want to use my netgear wireless, will it assign ip addresses using my ISP routers dhcp?

Thx in advance

 

[goodcooper]

yes
yes
yes

and i assume you meant your other switch/wireless netgear upstairs is actually a consumer router...

also, don't use the WAN port...

unless of course you don't like the ISP provided box, then you can turn everything off on it, use a bridge mode, and use your netgear... whichever you prefer

 

[DeadByDawn]

thx. im still battling. I created a new post here with more details.
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1688123