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Need 2nd internet line. Get another Cable modem or router????

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FFactory0x

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I have a cable modem on the family computer on our first floor which is on one end of the house and i either need another connection upstairs to my computer or down the basement to my computer/xbox. What should i get, a router or just another modem? The only reson i dont know if i want a router is that my parents wont let me knock wholes in the wall and fish the cat5 plus it really far to both my computer and xobx upstairs and down. Over 125ft. I have thought about taking the cat5 outside and running it under my siding ip to my room but people have told me not to even though Home depot said they have outdoor rated cat5. Please help me out. I do have cable jacks both in my room and down the dasement. Thats why maybe i could just get another modem
 
You should definately consider wireless, or HomePNA (phone line networking). Obviously wireless doesn't involve pulling new cables, and HomePNA will use (your presuming) existing phone line.

Bill
 
There are big differences between people's financial means.

If paying a second subscription to the Cable ISP is not a problem do it, the cable company will be happy, and since there will be no sharing you will get better bandwidth (speed).
 
Thats what they told me but i would have to go out and buy another modem correct? I believe Comcast wants 5.99-$6 for an additioal isp each month. If i do go this way, should i get anther modem and where could i find a good one for cheap?? I actually think it will cost the same because if i got the way of the router i will need that and cat5 which can be expensive anda hassle since my rooms are far.

keep up with the info. The more the better
 
Call Comcast, and make sure that they will support two independent Modems, and charge only as an additional IP. If they don?t allow a second Modem, you better off with a Wireless Router and a Client Card.

Look at the mega stores (CompUSA, Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.) they carry Cable Modems. On sale they are $50, regular price $70-$90.
 
How fast is a HPNA connection compared to a hard wired cat5 connection? I have looked around and it seems that that kind of solution isnt that expensive. What would i exactly need for this to work. I want to be able to get internet on my computer at cable speedsand be able to play mutiplayer games without lag on both xbox and computer
 
HomePNA is 10mbit vs 10mbit or 100mbit (depending on cards) for cat5. The 10mbit is still likey many times faster than your actual cable connection, and should be reasonably fast for peer-to-peer (might be painfull if your moving multi gig files back and forth often)

Bill
 
I move like .5 gb files to my main 120gb computer which is my upstairs one. Idont care if it takes a couple of minutes, but i do care about how fast online gameplay is. Also, I am going to be using xbox live and want a fast connection with no lag. Basicall tha same as whati would get if i hooked up to the cable modem directly
 
Most cable companys charge the full monthly fee on a per-modem basis. If you add an additional modem they will charge you the monthy service fee, not just an additional ip fee. You have the potential to use 2x as much of their bandwidth with 2 modems, so they charge you twice as much. Its fair and makes sense.

You should be fine with home pna. You might consider wireless too. The transfers of your files on your lan will take a bit longer than home pna, but its arguably even easier. Neither one should have any impact on your gaming/surfing.
 
solutions (cost increase in order)

1. get HPNA v. cheap, have 1 PC always on act as server ~ $50 for 3-4 PC

2. get a router and lay CAT5 all around the house ~ $100

3. go wirless ~ $100 for wireless router, $50 per PC

if u want to hook up to Xbox, seems wirless is your only solution..

expect to send $250-$350
 
if u want to hook up to Xbox, seems wirless is your only solution..
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Not so. You are right, the Xbox complicates things, but there are alternatives to wireless. In fact, I'd be a little leery of wireless, given the distance involved.

Instead, you could buy a router, a switch, and 2 Netgear Xe602 Powerline Devices. Connect the cable modem, router, and an XE602 in one location. In the other location, have the XE602 and the switch. Connect the XE602, Xbox, and any computers to the switch. (If you prefer phoneline, use the Netgear PE102 or an equivalent device instead). Probably $200-$250, so not the cheapest, but it should work, and it may work better than wireless.
 
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