adding 2nd computer... Router or 2nd modem??

makaveli3004 · 11-23-2006, 10:31 PM

In the next two weeks ill be adding a second computer in my household. Both rooms have coaxial cables ran already. Would it be better to get a router and run a new ethernet cable or should i just get a 2nd cable modem. ALso what are the best cable modems on the markt today

jp198780 · 11-23-2006, 10:47 PM

you dont get a 2nd modem, you get a router..i have a Belkin and it works great..

makaveli3004 · 11-23-2006, 10:55 PM

soo theres no way 2 modems would work?? cause i think it would be hard to run wires through the basement and up into the 2nd room for the router

[-0MEGA-] · 11-23-2006, 11:13 PM

You could use either one I guess, but the cable modem would most likely cost more, and may have additional monthly fees.

What you can do is buy a wireless router, and then have a wireless card in the computer downstairs.

omgsauce · 11-24-2006, 12:36 AM

A router is the proper way, and easier, and cheaper to do, but a new modem would be the easest way to do.

If you do get a router(which I would recommend) and you have a desktop computer on different floors thats not going to be moving around, I would get a wired router and just run the cable though the wall, it's actually simple to do, you just have to not be phobic about attics

makaveli3004 · 11-24-2006, 12:59 AM

yeah i never liked wireless routing i always get disconnects and problems with it at school i need a wired one. any good ones you suggest.

**The_Other_One** · 11-24-2006, 01:15 AM

It would be cheaper to have a router than two modems/two internet connections. However, you could certinally do that, even though a network... But, the best option is a router. Wireless would do just fine, but just make sure you don't have much interference to mess up the signal...

makaveli3004 · 11-24-2006, 02:12 AM

well its a very short distance between both computers prob like 15 ft.

**The_Other_One** · 11-24-2006, 02:49 AM

Oh just get a router and run a wire

computerhakk · 11-24-2006, 04:28 AM

Router would be the best choice. Different ISP supports different modems so even if you find the best one, your ISP might not support it. Just get a router and wire them together as many have suggested so you wont have to worry about disconnections and what not like you said.

As far as the routers, I have a linksys and it works flawlessly. There are many others such as D-Link and Netgear also that you can look into.

11-23-2006, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
makaveli3004 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 69	adding 2nd computer... Router or 2nd modem?? In the next two weeks ill be adding a second computer in my household. Both rooms have coaxial cables ran already. Would it be better to get a router and run a new ethernet cable or should i just get a 2nd cable modem. ALso what are the best cable modems on the markt today

11-23-2006, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 18 Posts: 4,090	you dont get a 2nd modem, you get a router..i have a Belkin and it works great.. __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4200+@2.20ghz 1gb ram 200gb 7200rpm hard drive X1950XT xp home

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	It would be cheaper to have a router than two modems/two internet connections. However, you could certinally do that, even though a network... But, the best option is a router. Wireless would do just fine, but just make sure you don't have much interference to mess up the signal... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

11-24-2006, 02:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Oh just get a router and run a wire __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

11-23-2006, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
makaveli3004 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 69	soo theres no way 2 modems would work?? cause i think it would be hard to run wires through the basement and up into the 2nd room for the router

11-24-2006, 12:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
omgsauce banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 53	A router is the proper way, and easier, and cheaper to do, but a new modem would be the easest way to do. If you do get a router(which I would recommend) and you have a desktop computer on different floors thats not going to be moving around, I would get a wired router and just run the cable though the wall, it's actually simple to do, you just have to not be phobic about attics

11-24-2006, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
makaveli3004 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 69	yeah i never liked wireless routing i always get disconnects and problems with it at school i need a wired one. any good ones you suggest.

11-24-2006, 02:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
makaveli3004 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 69	well its a very short distance between both computers prob like 15 ft.

11-24-2006, 04:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	Router would be the best choice. Different ISP supports different modems so even if you find the best one, your ISP might not support it. Just get a router and wire them together as many have suggested so you wont have to worry about disconnections and what not like you said. As far as the routers, I have a linksys and it works flawlessly. There are many others such as D-Link and Netgear also that you can look into. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

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