Can you connect multiple modems to a router?

Load Balancing. Load balancing is one of the more popular features of a two-modem setup if you also have two Internet connections. Using a dual WAN router, also called a load balancing router, hook up both cable modems to the router to divide your Internet traffic equally among the two Internet connections.

Can you hook up 2 Internet modems in 1 house?

Yes, it is possible to use two (or even more than two) routers on the same home network. Conversely, a second router also helps when most clients in the home are wireless, but a few Ethernet devices in one room (like game consoles and file-sharing servers) could benefit from a wired setup.

Can you use 2 modems at the same time?

train_wreck. As Rich states, it is possible to have 2 modems on your account, provided you are willing to pay separate charges for both of them.

How many computers can be hardwired to a router?

Theoretical Limits of Wi-Fi Network Scaling Many individual wireless routers and other access points can support up to approximately 250 connected devices. From a wired perspective, routers can accommodate a small number (usually between one and four) of wired Ethernet clients with the rest connected over wireless.

How do I set up a second modem?

First router: Connect the Internet (or WAN) port to your modem. Second router: Connect one of the other ports (not Internet or WAN) to the same port on the back of the first router. If your ports on your routers are WAN, 1, 2, 3, 4, then connect the first and second router together in port 1.

Can I have 2 Xfinity modems?

If you mean two straight cable modem or two combo modem / router gateway devices, Most systems no longer allow two modems to be used at one address. It’s best to call in to see what the local policy is. Even if they do allow it, you will need to pay for two accounts (twice what you are paying for HSI now).