Dual Connect Cable Modem

Aquick question guys. Would a cable modem work by connecting both the USB cable and an ethernet cable to seperate computers? If so, is there a loss of speed?

 

What about using a hub or a router?

 

I'm pretty certain this doesn't work. Simply because the modem would be trying to give two different computers the same IP and all of that, and the connection would get all screwed up. I'm pretty certain my friend tried this with his cable modem and it did not work.

 

Depends on the modem. Do you have the manuals? Some toshiba modems allow both connections and even give instructions on how to do it.

 

If it isn't though I would just go out and get a router. They aren't that expensive maybe like $30 or something...idk i haven't seen them in a while. also if you wanted to spend a little more (like $70) you could get a wireless one and then if you have a laptop you could use the connection anywhere in your house...pretty cool...

 

Thanks guys. Actually I do have a Linksys wireless g router. I just got it set up. It was just something I was thinking about.