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Can I connect a modem/router combo to a modem, then connect that second modem to a PC? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Weird question, I know. My apartment comes with a modern/router combo that, for whatever reason, does not have an Ethernet port. So a friend advised me to purchase a modem, then connect it via coax cable to my apartment's modem/router, then connect that to my PC via cat5. I did so, but the Ethernet connection on my PC shows no Internet. Is this possible to set up? Is there a software related step I'm missing to complete the connections?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah in my experience most ISPs will not allow this without paying for two accounts. You may be able to get them to provide a different model modem/router, you are likely already paying a rental fee for the one you have. Otherwise they can give you a list of the types they accept and you’re just going to have to buy one to sub in. Unfortunately the combo models tend to be on the pricey side.