Can I have 2 working modems hooked up to 2 different cable outlets? I'm asking because our XBOX 360 is upstairs and our modem/computer is downstairs. It would be cheaper to buy a modem and hook that up to the xbox then to buy the xbox wireless adaptor. Are there certain modems that will/wont work with Comcast cable internet?
Totally uninformed opinion but I don't think you could add the second cable modem... but I'm not positive...
Well, both the cable ports (outlets) would need to be hot. And only Comcast modems will work with Comcast internet. I think for you, you are going to need to get a hub and run a cable down to your XBox.
Hmm...I mostly agree, but I have bought cable modems from the store to use with Comcast so while there may be compatibility considerations, I don't think it needs to be a "Comcast" modem.
Actually you can buy your own cable modem and use it with Comcast. They have a list of compatible modems on their website. But yes he should just get a router.
Oh cool! I didn't know that! Good to know! I want to replace mine then! Why would he need a router? Do you eat cereal with a forklift? A bit overboard. He is just setting up his XBox on a home network. No need to specify where you are routing traffic to. A hub will suffice and save him money. Your wireless router should have RJ45 ports on the back, just run a cable from that to your XBox. Save some money.
I don't know as much as you do but from what I understand a router has a built in firewall while a hub doesn't. You can get a nice wireless router for $40 on sale.
A hub is less reliable than a switch, too. A switch will store and forward packets, while a hub lets packets collide and basically wipe each other out. It is insane to put your computers on the internet not behind a router, and a wireless one is perfectly sufficient to prevent your computers from being hacked, for the most part.
My wireless router is downstairs, the xbox is upstairs. I'd rather fork over the $90 for the xbox wireless adaptor than have an ugly cable running thru the house. There is a cable outlet right by the xbox. That's why I thought getting a modem for $25 would be the easiest option.
Well, it let's them collide, yes. But you make it seem like thats all it does. If you have a very small network, a hub is fine. You don't need a switch or a router.
The cable modem might be cheap, but the cable company would charge you monthly for access I'm sure. I mean, if you're paying for it already and add a second modem, they'd charge you double.
Actually Comcast only charges $5 a month for an extra IP address. Each modem will have its own IP addy but you only pay for one line.
I believe if you doa google search out there you will find that many people have found a Linksys Wireless adaptor will work in place of the Xbox proprietary adaptor and save you a ton of money. Then as long as you have a router with wireless, you should be good to go.
IP address is different than a whole second modem. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=257417 http://jimwarholic.com/2007/10/comcast-modem-chat-session.php
Thanks guys. I've found xbox wireless adaptors on ebay for under $50, so I might just keep it easy and go that route.
