How to setup a second router?

Does anyone know if there are instructtions somewhere that will tell me how to setup a second router in front of my Actiontec MI424?
I am trying to use a Sonos music system through my computer and it has been recommended to me that I try to use a different router in front of the Actiontec.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

mniven wrote:
Does anyone know if there are instructtions somewhere that will tell me how to setup a second router in front of my Actiontec MI424?
I am trying to use a Sonos music system through my computer and it has been recommended to me that I try to use a different router in front of the Actiontec.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Strange thing to recommend, did they say why?
The Sonos system appears to be just an in house music distribution system that besides accessing in house dvices can also access web based music sources. Are you trying to stream audio via RTSP? as I see another post here regarding what looks like packet fragmentation issues when accessing RTSP thru an Actiontec router.

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