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Splitting/ switching a Modem signal
Can a modem signal be ‘split’ and then sent to two different/ separate routers?? If so what netgear product can achieve this?
Are you talking the coax connection?
Or connecting the coax to the modem and then using a switch on the modem?
If its option 2, most ISP's don't support that for a consumer connection.
Some do allow you to buy modem's with more than 1 output that you can connect more than 1 router to.
So a little clarification helps on what you're trying to do and what equipment you have.
- Thanks… not splitting the coaxial, trying to split the signal coming out of the Optimum modem and then to two separate routers.
I think you answered it… only 1 IPS per modem/ account….
ThanksMight ask the ISP if they support having more than 1 WAN IP address to one line. Some ISPs may support that.
Optimum only supports 1 public ip address.
You could always use a modem/router combo device and connect the 2x routers to that.
But you'd want the other 2 routers to be in access point mode to prevent a double nat and so all the devices can see each other on the network.
Unless you're trying to achieve something different.
