Would it be possible to..?(cable modem related)

[dcpsoguy]

Would it be possible for Comcast(my cable company) to, instead of using a wireless router for my downstairs computer, and having a bridge that sends all this information upstairs for use with my XBOX and PS2, have them drill a new IP upstairs, and not waste my money on a wireless router and a bridge?

 

[FuzzyBee]

are you asking if it would be possible to get an additional ip from comcast, or whether they would run an additional cable line upstairs?

 

[dcpsoguy]

Well, I know you can get an IP from comcast for an extra $6 bucks a month, so I guess I'm asking the latter.

 

[microAmp]

You could just get a Router and run the wire yourself. CAT5e cable at Home Depot is $0.13/ft. See if anyone (friend) has crimpers and the RJ-45 jacks (HD, BB, CC, etc.).... custom make it.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
Well, I know you can get an IP from comcast for an extra $6 bucks a month, so I guess I'm asking the latter.

Why not go to radio shack and run it yourself?

 

[dcpsoguy]

Wire is not an option, it's all the way up the stairs, and I really don't want wires.

And what do you mean with that Radioshack comment?

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
Wire is not an option, it's all the way up the stairs, and I really don't want wires.

And what do you mean with that Radioshack comment?

Uh, Radioshack sells cable.

 

[FuzzyBee]

i'm sure comcast would be more than happy to run you a new cable line. i don't think, though, that you'd be able to just stick another cable modem onto it - you would have to have a router or switch on the "inside" side of your modem.

i think your best bets are to either stick with the wireless or plan to drill some hole to run your own cat-5.

 

[Kevin]

If you add another IP, they charge you the $X fee a month plus you'll need a hub. If you want another cable modem in a different room, its going to cost you double of what you're paying now.

If you have Central Air, sometimes you can follow the vents and run a cable through the wall super easy. You can set up keystone jacks so it looks professional and clean. Wireless equipment is getting really cheap now though, I would look into that...

 

[dcpsoguy]

Ok, I don't want another cable modem in another room, that was just an example.

So, what I want, would be, another IP. This would make another wiring coming out of the wall, correct? Next, I want a hub. And then I could use two ethernet cords and plug them from my hub to my PS2 and XBOX?

 

[waylman]

I think you are confused about IP addressing. You only need 1 IP and a router to run your network. The router will assign internal IP's to each PC so that your networked PC's can communicate.

 

[Brymo]

actually if you needed one up stairs when they installed the service then they had too...

but as of now, call and ask..

 

[Kevin]

Originally posted by: dcpsoguy
Ok, I don't want another cable modem in another room, that was just an example.

So, what I want, would be, another IP. This would make another wiring coming out of the wall, correct? Next, I want a hub. And then I could use two ethernet cords and plug them from my hub to my PS2 and XBOX?

If you're going to do it that way, its cheaper to use a router. I think Best Buy has a Netgear router cheap this week. In the long run, you'll save. By getting a hub, its going to be the same amount of work that a router would be but you won't have to pay for additional IPs.