Will two modems work in one house?

If you mean two straight cable modem or two combo modem / router gateway devices, Most systems no longer allow two modems to be used at one address. It’s best to call in to see what the local policy is. Even if they do allow it, you will need to pay for two accounts (twice what you are paying for HSI now).

Do I need two modems?

No. You will only need one cable modem in your house. If you have more than one computer, we have modems available that support up to 4 wired and several wireless connections at once. You can also use one of our own basic modems and connect your own router or other networking devices.

Can I use 2 different modems on the same line?

If you only have one Internet connection but two modems, you can connect the pair by putting one modem into bridge mode and physically connecting them through an Ethernet cable. However, many routers offer the same set of bridge features for a lower cost and often provide better bandwidth usage and speeds.

Can you have 2 Xfinity modems in the same house?

So with Comcast residential internet services you can only have one modem per account. If you truly want two modems they would each need to be on separate accounts so you are paying two internet bills.

What is the purpose of having 2 modems?

The benefits of a two-router network include: Support for more wired devices: If the first router is the wired Ethernet kind, it supports a limited number of connected devices (typically only four or five). A second router provides more open Ethernet ports so that additional computers can join the network.

Do I need a modem for each computer in my house?

The two devices are technically separate, but housed in the same body. Connection between the Ethernet and the modem happens internally. If this device offers its own wireless signal, then nothing needs to be wired directly to it to allow computers to connect wirelessly.

Can my router and modem be in different rooms?

Yes, you can move your router to a new room for any purpose, mainly to get a better signal. However, there are some things to consider depending on the type of modem you have.