Multiple modems?

rutledj · 03-29-2009, 07:15 PM

Is it possible to have two cable modems hooked up in the same house? My main cable modem is connected upstairs. I want an internet connection for my blu ray player downstairs. Thought hooking up another cable modem would work.

Thanks,
Rut

**bilbus** · 03-29-2009, 09:21 PM

yes, but that is silly. Why not jsut run a cable and use a router?

rutledj · 03-30-2009, 05:12 AM

Because I don't have an easy way to run a cable from upstairs to down.

Also, how long a cable can you have on a router before running into problems?

Rut

**bilbus** · 03-30-2009, 05:31 AM

300feet is the max

rutledj · 03-30-2009, 09:28 AM

OK Thanks

**johnwill** · 03-30-2009, 04:32 PM

Another fly in the ointment is that a second cable modem will require a second ISP account with all that comes with it, like a monthly bill!

**Jason09** · 03-30-2009, 04:36 PM

You would also get 2 public IP addresses.

rutledj · 03-30-2009, 06:01 PM

Guess I'll figure out how to run a cable!

Thanks.

03-29-2009, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
rutledj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista	Multiple modems? Is it possible to have two cable modems hooked up in the same house? My main cable modem is connected upstairs. I want an internet connection for my blu ray player downstairs. Thought hooking up another cable modem would work. Thanks, Rut

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bilbus TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 967 OS: OS2 Warp	Re: Multiple modems? yes, but that is silly. Why not jsut run a cable and use a router?

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rutledj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista	Re: Multiple modems? Because I don't have an easy way to run a cable from upstairs to down. Also, how long a cable can you have on a router before running into problems? Rut

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