Can I Run Two Modems In My House?

[Oldnavy180]

Currently I have one modem in my basement to directly connect to my computer (which is also where the wifi is (wifi built into modem))

I was wondering if I bought another modem, would I be able to move the old modem/wifi module upstairs (where it originally was) and put another modem in the basement thus having two modems hooked up to coax.

I have comcast internet and tv service if that factors into it.

 

[rgd1101]

Not unless you want to pay a second service.

 

[Oldnavy180]

Not unless you want to pay a second service.

Even if they are running off the same line I would have to pay for another service?

 

[USAFRet]

Currently I have one modem in my basement to directly connect to my computer (which is also where the wifi is (wifi built into modem))

I was wondering if I bought another modem, would I be able to move the old modem/wifi module upstairs (where it originally was) and put another modem in the basement thus having two modems hooked up to coax.

I have comcast internet and tv service if that factors into it.

Not unless you want to pay a second service.

Even if they are running off the same line I would have to pay for another service?

The ISP talks to one and only one 'modem' per account.
Now....are the device(s) you have modem only, or modem/router?

 

[Oldnavy180]

Currently I have one modem in my basement to directly connect to my computer (which is also where the wifi is (wifi built into modem))

I was wondering if I bought another modem, would I be able to move the old modem/wifi module upstairs (where it originally was) and put another modem in the basement thus having two modems hooked up to coax.

I have comcast internet and tv service if that factors into it.

Not unless you want to pay a second service.

Even if they are running off the same line I would have to pay for another service?

The ISP talks to one and only one 'modem' per account.
Now....are the device(s) you have modem only, or modem/router?

The one that I currently have is a modem/router all in one

 

[USAFRet]

Still, the ISP talks to one and only one modem per account.

Your issue is that you want to have a reliable connection elsewhere in the house.
Another 'modem' is not the answer.

 

[dark_lord69]

Still, the ISP talks to one and only one modem per account.

Your issue is that you want to have a reliable connection elsewhere in the house.
Another 'modem' is not the answer.

Agreed

 

[nukemaster]

You may be better off looking at powerline or similar devices.

These can be used to bring a wired(power line to Ethernet) connection from upstairs to down.

This would allow the modem to be in one location with the wireless and you can just use a switch down stairs(for wired systems).

 

[USAFRet]

So, solutions:
Best - Cat5e or Cat6 from the main router to elsewhere. A switch at that location to service multiple devices

OK #1 - Powerline devices. Off the main router, elsewhere is the paired device. A switch off that to service multiple devices
OK #2 - MOCA devices. Basically the same as powerline, except it pumps the signal through the house coax instead of the house electrical wiring.
This only works if the house is already wired with coax throughout.

Only if there is no other option - WiFi. Repeaters, extenders, etc.

 

[yimmi]

So, solutions:
Best - Cat5e or Cat6 from the main router to elsewhere. A switch at that location to service multiple devices

OK #1 - Powerline devices. Off the main router, elsewhere is the paired device. A switch off that to service multiple devices
OK #2 - MOCA devices. Basically the same as powerline, except it pumps the signal through the house coax instead of the house electrical wiring.
This only works if the house is already wired with coax throughout.

Only if there is no other option - WiFi. Repeaters, extenders, etc.

I agree with the exception he can get a router instead of a switch and have both wifi and wired connection

 

[USAFRet]

So, solutions:
Best - Cat5e or Cat6 from the main router to elsewhere. A switch at that location to service multiple devices

OK #1 - Powerline devices. Off the main router, elsewhere is the paired device. A switch off that to service multiple devices
OK #2 - MOCA devices. Basically the same as powerline, except it pumps the signal through the house coax instead of the house electrical wiring.
This only works if the house is already wired with coax throughout.

Only if there is no other option - WiFi. Repeaters, extenders, etc.

I agree with the exception he can get a router instead of a switch and have both wifi and wired connection

An Access Point off that switch, instead of another router, achieves the same goal. You'd have to turn off all the router functionality anyway, so why not use a device designed for that.

 

[yimmi]

So, solutions:
Best - Cat5e or Cat6 from the main router to elsewhere. A switch at that location to service multiple devices

OK #1 - Powerline devices. Off the main router, elsewhere is the paired device. A switch off that to service multiple devices
OK #2 - MOCA devices. Basically the same as powerline, except it pumps the signal through the house coax instead of the house electrical wiring.
This only works if the house is already wired with coax throughout.

Only if there is no other option - WiFi. Repeaters, extenders, etc.

I agree with the exception he can get a router instead of a switch and have both wifi and wired connection

An Access Point off that switch, instead of another router, achieves the same goal. You'd have to turn off all the router functionality anyway, so why not use a device designed for that.

yep you recorected my correction