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Establish cheap LAN networking using two Coaxial modem

Feb 18, 2015 4:45AM PST

Hello,

I want to know that, Is it possible to establish LAN using two or more coaxial (cable) modem?

I have tried it on Packet tracer:
http://i61.tinypic.com/2co3f9i.jpg

on packet tracer, direct modem to modem connection is not working so i added coaxial splitter to make it work, so will it really work? or i need external device like router?

Thank you in advance Happy

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You would need the Head End and Plant.
Feb 18, 2015 5:15AM PST
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(NT) Thank you for your answer
Feb 18, 2015 5:22AM PST
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Re: LAN
Feb 18, 2015 4:54AM PST

A switch or hub is all you need. A router is to communicate outside the LAN. A modem is to communicate over something else than Ethernet.

The cheapest one on newegg supports 8 clients and is $29.99. That's cheap enough?
Kees

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I need bus type network
Feb 18, 2015 5:20AM PST
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50 Ohm 10base2 is very challenging.
Feb 18, 2015 5:25AM PST

I know that technology and it's far from low maintenance plus it would cost more than the usual 10/100/1000 twisted pair network.

Unless you get all your cables, tees and terminators for free, and even then you may discover the horror of 10base2. No need for my to open the box for you.
Bob

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Thank you
Feb 18, 2015 5:27AM PST

Good to know Happy

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PS. http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=23si03r&s=8#.VOUDci44RVU
Feb 18, 2015 5:27AM PST