Put the old router in AP mode, connect the new router to the old router (using 1 of the lan outlets not the one labeled intent) then connect the two pcs to the old router.
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yes, set the old router as access point or if dont have that, disable the DHCP server.
What's the make/model of the new router? It's not unheard of to only have one Ethernet port on a router but it is a little unusual.
Or throw in a simple small switch like this https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/products/usw-flex-mini. Can't go wrong for $30
Yes, connect a switch to the one port
You can use an ethernet switch to have more ports, a 5 port one would be plenty for you, something like the Netgear GS305 is perfect and very cheap, typically under £20
I may end up doing something like that. But if I can reuse the equipment I already have, that'd be nice.