i have road runner and my modem works well i just got another modem from the store thinking i could hook it to the same cable and have internet on two computers at the same time i hooked the new one that i got to the computer already working and it says that a connection cannot be made what do i need to do to get a second modem to work on my other computer? i have the toshiba pcx2200.
2006-07-14 09:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by john_harrell8380 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Your best bet is NOT to have two modems — in fact that may not work depending upon your provider(s). Instead, have one modem serve your connection to what's called a router. Then you can connect your computers together into the router (whether with RJ-45 cables or wirelessly with WI-FI technology).
Spend some time on the wikipedia page referenced below. That will help you gain a more full understanding of what's involved in connecting multiple computers with one internet connection.
2006-07-14 09:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by design_by_michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cable modem you purchased will likely work fine with your ISP, but you will have to give your ISP the MAC address (and possibly serial number etc) so that they can "Provision" the new modem, assign it an account, and charge you for the service.
The ISP provision every modem that they allow access so that the ser may be properly billed. If you could just buy a modem, hook it up and go, nobody would be paying for cable internet!
What you really want is a ROUTER (ie - Liksys befsr41) which will let your 2 systems share the one connection that you ARE paying for already. The only drawback here is the maximum speed of the modem will be split up between the 2 systems.
With 1 modem per system, you aren't splitting the bandwidth, but you have to pay for 2 accounts.
2006-07-14 09:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by SuperTech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a cable modem and yes you probably need another for your other computer.
did you download the modem software try that and see if it works if not call you cable company and see if you need two modem for each computers.
2006-07-14 09:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unplugging it and plugging it decrease back in will make it renew the IP deal with. appears like the modem went undesirable, call your cable corporation to get a loose alternative. they could be able to attempt it remotely to verify it is malfunctioning.
2016-11-06 09:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roadrunner probably has to add the modem's MAC address to their system to authorize to operate on their network. You should just by a router and use that to share your internet.
2006-07-14 09:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Duds331 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a router or fast ethernet switch. You can't use 2 modems.
2006-07-14 09:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a router or a switch
2006-07-14 09:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by garrett1080 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋