Question Is it possible to have two modems/routers in home (same ISP)?

[cctaylor88]

Currently my router is on the 2nd floor and hardwired to my PC, it gives off amazing wireless connectivity due to its location and our open concept.

However, I am redoing and moving my computer to the basement (where it will give off vastly weaker wireless connections). And I have to have my PC hardwired for many reasons.

Is it possible to have two routers/modems on the same ISP? What are my options here?

 

[iamgenius]

How is your pc connected to the internet/router? By cable or wireless wifi?

There is no need for another router. Just run a cable from your router to your new pc location. If you connect wirelessly, run a cable from your router and hook a wireless access point to it. You then just have to connect your pc to the access point after you configure it.

 

[cctaylor88]

How is your pc connected to the internet/router? By cable or wireless wifi?

There is no need for another router. Just run a cable from your router to your new pc location. If you connect wirelessly, run a cable from your router and hook a wireless access point to it. You then just have to connect your pc to the access point after you configure it.

Currently its coax from the wall to modem to router to PC (direct internet). Problem is, my PC is going from the 2nd story down to the basement. I can't just "run a wire" from my routher to my PC if that makes sense.

 

[Muadib]

Have you taken a look at moca adapters? If you have coax in your basement, it could be what you are looking for.

 

[iamgenius]

Currently its coax from the wall to modem to router to PC (direct internet). Problem is, my PC is going from the 2nd story down to the basement. I can't just "run a wire" from my routher to my PC if that makes sense.

Why not? The cable going from your router to your pc should be a cat5e or cat6 cable (network cable). You can run this up to 100 meters without losing good signal. Isn't your house built with networking in mind? Even if it is not, you can still manage to run a cable with trunking or even tape. If the distance is more than 100 meters, then it is little more complicated. You will need to use a switch in between to get more distance.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Options if you can't run an Ethernet cable between floors

1. Moca - adapters for Ethernet over existing coax

2. Powerline - adapters for Ethernet over existing electrical cabling

3. Wireless bridge - this is an option if your wifi signal is strong enough to reach the basement

4. Move router / modem to basement, and extend the network to the rest of the house using network repeaters, mesh devices, or something like that

None of these are really set in stone. You might waste some money trying one and not like the results, but there's options.

Personally, I would see if there's a way to drop an Ethernet cable between floors.