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To run two cables (for wired computers) from a modem? My family has a DSL modem that we connect to via Ethernet and we would like to be able to use more than one wired computer on it at a time... Is this possible? If so how?

Dan D.
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It’s not clear what brand/model mode you are using, but if your modem is being connected to your PC via an Ethernet then there is a good chance it has a DHCP router setup in it’s firmware. If that is the case, you can just buy a simple Ethernet hub/switch, connect the modem to the hub/switch on one port and then have the other computers hooked up via other ports.

Giacomo1968
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Either you have a modem or a modem/router

if it's a modem/router it'll allow several PCs connected at the same time usually these have an internal ethernet switch and several RJ45 sockets, allowing you to connect up-to 4 PCs

If it's a modem only you'll have to get a router or modem/router to augment or replace it, or configure one of the PCs to take over this task (search internet connection sharing this PC may need a second ethernet port installed). However it may be possible to reconfigure the modem to be a modem/router and then (if you need more RJ45 sockets) all you will need is a network switch.

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