No, a cable modem cannot be registered with two ISPs simultaneously.
No, a cable modem cannot be registered with two ISPs simultaneously.
I'm dealing with a transition from Comcast cable to a different provider in another apartment. The issue is that the new place will ask for my modem's MAC address tomorrow, even though I won't be moving my computer or furniture for two weeks. This has caused some confusion. I need to work remotely over the next couple of weekends and want to know if registering the MAC address at the new apartment would affect my existing Comcast connection.
You can consider the situation when you have two WAN ports and two cables, each connected to a different ISP. The way the WAN IP is set up matters. Is it using DHCP or a static assignment? Do you need to set up a VLAN? Are you getting a modem from your ISP or will you install your own router? Note that the last option isn't always feasible, as ISPs usually don't permit customers to use their own modems.
When multiple ISPs exist, it's not a concern. Your modem is linked to your Comcast account exclusively.
Thanks! I understood what you needed. I purchased the modem three years ago for about $180 and it has been functioning well so far. I’m hoping it continues to work smoothly. Appreciate the help!
For speeds of 100mbps, a modem with at least an 8x4 connection should work. Today’s standard is usually 16x4. Who supplies your service?