Can I plug in directly to my modem?

In this document we explain key terms and provide simple steps you can take to stay #CyberSmart. Plugging a computer or laptop directly into a modem is a bad idea. This is a major security risk because it bypasses security configurations that a router (or, modem/router combination) have set up by default.

Can I get Internet directly from coaxial cable?

You can convert your coaxial cable TV wiring in your home to an Ethernet network backbone, making your Internet and WiFi connection faster and more reliable. Coaxial cable is present in 90\% of homes in the US. It’s the type of wiring that delivers cable TV, Internet and other services.

Does splitting coax slow down internet?

If a cable splitter is installed correctly, it should not have an impact on cable modem speeds. If, for some reason, the speed of the internet did, in fact, slow down when the splitter was installed, there are ways to get another line running to your home. …

Can you connect 2 modems in the same house to separate coaxial cable outlets?

Both of which run off of a cable modem, you can have two modems in the house running off of their own coaxial cables. However, one modem MUST be dedicated for internet, and one modem MUST be dedicated to the telephony service. Albeit easier to just use one cable modem with a telephony port would work totally fine.

Do I need to call my ISP if I get a new modem?

You can replace your WiFi router without calling your ISP. However, if you will be replacing the cable modem, you will need to call your ISP for them to register the new cable modem.

Should I plug into modem or router?

Your modem will give you a reliable, wired Internet connection. If you only have one device that needs to connect to the Internet, like a PC or laptop, you can get away with just having a modem. But if you have multiple devices, or want to use your devices wirelessly (WiFi), then you will need a router, too.

Does using a coax splitter reduce quality?

Yes, it certainly can. Assuming we’re talking about DOCSIS cable, when you pass through a 1-to-2 splitter, you lose approximately 3.5dB of signal (approximately half) so if you’re splitting to a load of cable boxes in your house, some will get a much weaker signal.

Can you run 2 modems off 1 phone line?

You can’t connect two separate modems to the same phone line, but you could instead slave one of the routers to the other. This may be as simple as connecting an Ethernet cable between any two ports of the two boxes.

Can you run two modems in your house?

It is possible to have two modems but you would have to have two Internet accounts to do so. We can only provision one modem per account. Doubling your costs just to get an Ethernet connection upstairs is definitely not the solution you’re looking for.

Can you just swap modems?

Installing or replacing your modem is usually a fairly straightforward process. You can follow the instructions that come with the new modem, but frankly you can probably figure out what to do just by looking at your existing modem and swapping it for the new one.

Are You Running your own router alongside your ISP?

If you’re running your own router alongside the modem/router combo your ISP gave you, there’s a good chance you’re inadvertently giving yourself a huge headache and a host of difficult-to-pin-down network problems. Let’s look at why these issues arise, how to detect them, and how to fix them.

Why is my internet traffic passing through my ISP-supplied router?

Now all your internet-bound traffic is passing through your new router and the ISP-supplied router. While that’s the most common version of this problem, it can also happen if you use two routers in tandem.

Can I plug a 1GB SFP module into a 10GB Switch port?

For example, if a 10Gb SFP+ module is plugged into the 10Gb switch port, it will only run at 10Gb. In this case, if you link it to the gigabit switch port, it will not work. But when plugging a 1Gb SFP module in the 10G SFP+ port, the 10Gb switch will run at 1Gb.

How do I set my ISP-supplied router to bridge mode?

Sometimes you need to directly contact your ISP, though, to have them set your ISP-supplied router to bridge mode. In the screenshot below you can see an example of selecting “Router Mode” and “Bridge Mode” as it appears in the Cisco control panel found in dozens of different common router/modem combination units.