Connect another cable modem?

[7aint9]

My friend has just got Sky BB and gave me his old ntl cable modem. My own cable modem is connected to my pc and I was thinking of hooking up his spare directly to my xbox360(instead of buying a router and adapter) downstairs which is next to the stb by splitting the signal.

Will the modem work and is it even allowed?

[Graham M]

No and No (simple answers)

[homealone]

no it won't work, VM only provide for 1 IP address per connection - you'll need a router if you want to use your xbox & a cable modem together :)

[handyman]

Actually, If his cable modem was still being paid for then it would work. WhenI was trialling some broadband speed for ntl they gave me a new modem. Plugged it in on a splitter to the tv connection and had both running nicely. Of course both modems need to be paid for.

[7aint9]

Ok thanks...well he's cancelled his service. Tried it anyway and it didn't work so I'm gonna throw it out.