Separating a single cable link between two modems
Separating a single cable link between two modems
It seems you're asking about connecting multiple devices using a single IP address. You mentioned using a Netgear CM600 modem with a router or network switch, and you're curious if you can split a cable between them. You also want to know whether it's possible to split a cable connection between two routers, or if you could use an older Belkin router with DD-WRT to wirelessly extend the signal. Help would be appreciated since signal strength is weak in certain areas.
You definitely need a wireless access point in your space. You can't skip it. You'd have to buy an additional public IP from your internet service provider, and some providers won't allow such a setup. Running Ethernet is possible but might not be the easiest option.
Last night our internet service halted due to a storm. We weren’t sure if a power surge damaged our router, so we visited a thrift store and purchased the Netgear CM600 for $5. Unaware, we needed to reach out to the ISP (SuddenLink) to provide the MAC address or modem details for it to function. Since we believed our current gateway was still operational, we wondered if we could divide the connection between the two devices instead of buying range extenders. With a decent new modem now in hand, we’re curious about splitting the connection and whether SuddenLink offers support for multiple IP addresses.
If you have coax in both locations, you can place the modems where you need them. MoCA is a good alternative—it adds a gigabit Ethernet connection to the coax so it can reach any coax location. I can guide you through the process if you're interested. I currently have it in my apartment and it functions perfectly.
Sure, just let me know what you'd like clarified about how it functions.
If you obtain a second account, you'd end up with two separate internet connections. Each modem requires its own IP address and you can't share an IP between them. Even if you have coax in both places, consider using MOCA technology to resolve the problem. http://www.mocalliance.org
It functions similarly to those powerline Ethernet adapters, though improved since coax was built for audio rather than data. It behaves like the typical internet path from your cable service to your modem, but at a higher frequency—preventing interference and allowing band-cut filtering when leaving your home. As mentioned in a prior discussion: the devices I own are both Actiontec ECB6200 models. This particular splitter is a solid filter.