I need to split my cable internet and the second computer is almost 300 ft away. Wireless does not do well in my area. I have cable to both areas already. Is it possible to hook up 2 modems or do I need to bite the bullet and get a really long ethernet cable?
2007-01-23 08:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by Eric 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Unfortunately, it looks like you'll have to bite the bullet on this one. 300' is a long way for a Wireless connection anyway (it is almost the maximum length for an ethernet cable!), especially in doors, and you're ISP will ding you once per modem. On the flip side, a wired connection is more secure, easier to set up (save for running the cable) and is much less likely to fail. My advice as far as "splitting" the connection would be use an inexpensive Broadband router. You may actually get charged extra if you just use a switch or a hub, as some ISPs will charge you if you use more than one IP address, whereas if you use a broadband router you will be able to have many computers share the same public IP address (and public IP addresses are the only ones the ISP can charge for). I won't get into the specifics of Network Address Translation, but suffice to say that one of its advantages is that it has a firewall effect as well, greatly increasing the amount of security your fledgling little network will have without adding much in the way of cost ($10 maybe).
2007-01-23 10:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by russell.ault 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not be able to split the cable internet connection into two by hooking up two cable modems. The ISP has to define a single MAC address for it to allow Internet traffic to. So the best thing for you if wireless doesnt work well is to hook up a single modem and then take that connection to a switch (2 port or 4 port ) that splits the internet connection. once this is done you can hook up two computers to this switch thru ethernet cables.
2007-01-23 08:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is... it all depends on the capabilites of the modem. Some modems are called "smart modems" and have the NAT function built inside of them. If the modem has NAT built into it, then you can connect a switch to it and get Internet on both. If not, then you will need to connect a router to the modem. You cannot use the Ethernet port and the USB port on the modem at the same time.
2016-05-24 01:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cable company will charge you for another account.
I would set up a wireless router with a booster 1/2 way to improve the signal.
Check at Best Buy or Circuit City for a wireless booster.
2007-01-23 08:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the cable company has authorized the modem to issue more than one IP address.
The rounter is cheap, $20 or so. You may want to get a 802.11ABC wireless.
If you have an old computer that is too slow to do anything you canput linux on it for free and configure it as a DHCP server. That's what I do.
They sell extender boxes that have directional atennas also.
2007-01-23 08:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by Ron H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need a splter i`m on dial up and have 2 pc only use 1 at a time do the same thing push a button and use the other simple
2007-01-23 08:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋