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Question

Piggybacking 2 Modems?

Jan 29, 2013 12:28AM PST

I use Comcast's Triple-Play service on wired broadband. I'm upgrading my modem to a Surfboard 3.0 to take advantage of their recent 3.0 upgrade. However, the Surfboard won't access Comcast's Telephony.

I read a while back that I can connect another modem, like the Arris TM602G I have, to the Surfboard 3.0, which I have, in order to separate the signal for Telephony to the Arris and the rest to the Surfboard.

I'd really appreciate advice, how-to's, or just a link to where a resolution has already been posted. Thanks a ton!

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(NT) Also, I'm not using a router but I will add that as well.
Jan 29, 2013 12:34AM PST
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Answer
Comcast should come out
Jan 29, 2013 12:33AM PST

And they'll use some bidirectional signal splitter. I had them do the initial install and rented their boxes since it was cheaper in the long run.
Bob