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Biker6238
New Contributor II
11 months ago

Getting 2 simultaneous hardwired ethernet connections working without using Wi-Fi

I have been trying to get my PC and my television to work using ethernet cables.  I don't like running Wi-Fi 24/7.  My television service is via the Internet, not a Cox package.  My Cox modem/router ...
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    Darkatt
    11 months ago

    He's putting it in BRIDGE mode which means it only supports a single IP address. So even though he has multiple ethernet ports, they won't provide multiple Ip addresses in bridge mode. He would need to purchase a Wired Router, and connect it to the ethernet port on the modem, and then connect his devices to the router. 

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TiffanyR
Former Moderator
11 months ago

Hello Biker6238, 

Some gateways have only one usable ethernet port. I am not familiar with the gateway model you provided. Is it this one https://www.cox.com/residential/support/technicolor-cgm4331.html ? If not, can you check https://www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-certified-cable-modems.html to let us know which model you use? Next to Back View, it will also tell you a little more about the ethernet ports and if all ports are active. There are options. You can purchase your own modem and router or you could swap the Gateway for a Gateway that does support 2 or more ethernet connections. Please let us know if you have any questions.