is it possible to run two modems off one internet connection.?

Question

has anyone set up there home network using two modems with one internet provider.and is it possible to change the modems id.

Answer 1

Nope, it won't work. Your ISP loads one modem with your public IP address, the second modem, even if it was connected, would fail to get an IP, or if it did, it would take it from the first modem. Only one modem per ISP connection....

Answer 2

That's actually a really good question. However, I would guess not, just because of the fact that your ISP only provides you with one IP address.



You can get a router and plug it into your modem... that will split the internet connection into the number of ports on the router. After that, you will need a switch to plug into the router if you need more than 3 or 4 internet connections.

Answer 3

You only need to have one modem to connect to your isp.If you use the second modem on another computer,you cannot make a connection using the same account.The other options to get both pc on the internet to network both pc via LAN.Click start,Help and Support,type networking and windows will guide you with illustrations on how to do a home networking.

Answer 4

You would be better off just getting a router to split the connection since your provider won't allow different main IP addresses to seperate modems

Answer 5

Why would you?



A modem is a communication device that provides you with a serial connection, which in today's world is for Internet connectivity.



More importantly tell me what you are trying to achieve. Maybe you want multiple users to connect to 1 Internet connection???



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Answer 6

Yes - provided you have separate accounts for each modem (assuming here you mean cable and not 56k) and a router that does loadbalancing/loadsplitting such as the Cisco/Linksys RV042. Hacking cable modems is generally a bad idea as a.) providers are looking for this and b.) when you get caught, it will be prosecuted.