Can I connect two Ethernet cables to my modem?

There is another solution though: an Ethernet cable sharing kit. These clever devices carry two Ethernet connections across a single wire. The splitter consolidates two Ethernet connections into one RJ45 cable, which is then carried to the destination over a single wall plate connection or a coupler.

Can you have 2 Ethernet connections?

Since most computers do not have multiple Ethernet ports, you will have to use a USB-to-Ethernet adapter to connect your second Ethernet connection. Make sure this second Ethernet cable comes from a different router device than the first one.

Why does modem have two Ethernet ports?

Your specific cable modem does not include a routing function, so you can only connect one device to it (usually a router). The only reason that this modem has two Ethernet ports is to support link aggregation, providing 2 Gbps to a router.

Will 2 Ethernet cable improve my connection?

It won’t improve anything as far as your PC’s internet bandwidth or anything like that. You’d just have two IP addresses unless you bridged the connections, which again wouldn’t give you more speed.

Are ethernet splitters a thing?

Ethernet splitters allow users to run one cable instead of two through walls, floors, and ceilings. But each room only has one ethernet jack in the wall. You would take two cables coming out of the router and connect both to your first ethernet splitter.

How can I add more Ethernet ports to my modem?

if you need more you can attach a switch though ethernet wire to your router for an additional 5 or 8 or 16 more ethernet ports. You can buy a unmanaged Ethernet switch for around $10 to $20, they add from 4 to 8 Ethernet ports. For Ethernet they’re called switches or hubs.

Why does my modem have more than one Ethernet port?

No. Your specific cable modem does not include a routing function, so you can only connect one device to it (usually a router). The only reason that this modem has two Ethernet ports is to support link aggregation, providing 2 Gbps to a router. However, this will only work if your router also supports it.