Network Splitter?

Would this work? Using a network splitter, I want to split the connection from my cable modem sending a direct connection to my desktop computer (which is NOT wireless) and a Linksys Wireless Router which I use with my laptop.

REASON: Lately the Linksys Router has been dropping connections randomly...when it does this the power temporarily goes off, then the router reboots itself. Since my desktop computer gets it's Internet connection from the Linksys Router, my desktop system becomes inoperable until the router get back up and running. With the mentioned setup, at least when the router goes down, I will still have a direct, unaffected connection to my desktop computer.

 

Here's a thought. Get a new router.

 

The router is only 5 months old.

 

how confusing - why make life difficult
If you do want to use the linksys wireless router as a wireless transmitter
turn off the dhcp in it
You will basically turn it into a wireless switch
If you attach router to router you will have two routing tables - lots of troubles and inconsistent service - especially if you go to secure sites
As well if you run a cable from router ( or splitter ?) to the router number 2 - ( linksys) it will go into one of the four lan ports - not the single wan port marked internet