Can I have 2 routers with different security and broadcast modes off same modem?

Question

Hi
Apologies for not being too technical.  The background is that I have a mac and a dell laptop, both of which used to work off a Linksys WRT54G wireless router even though both computers are set up for N routers.  I then bought a Logitech Squeezebox internet radio, again working off the Linksys G.  The security on all 3 was WEP.
I was then advised to upgrade my router to N and change security to WPA.  I bought a Netgear WNR2000 N wireless router as the local shop did not have any linksys n routers.  I tried to set up the three devices to this router but it seems that the radio will only broadcast G and WEP security.
It then appeared that I would have to downgrade the other two computers back to G and WEP also and when I did that the internet speed really slowed down.
My query is this, can I set up the Netgear N to be linked to my modem and broadcasting at N and WPA, thus linking my computers at top speed, and then can I link my Linksys to my Netgear and have that broadcast a different network on G/WEP for my radio?  If I can or if there is a better solution could someone tell me in easy steps how to do it?
Very much obliged.

Answer 1

You don't have to downgrade your router. Just enable mixed mode so it will allow wireless N and G devices to connect to the router. However, it will share the same wireless security mode.
With regards to your query, the answer is yes. You can setup two (2) wireless routers, one providing N and WPA while the other one providing G and WEP. It might be a little complicated though. You have to cascade the routers. Both should have different SSID and channel.
Try this setup first before changing the wireless options.