Is it possible to connect 2 computers to the same cable modem?

They are sitting right next to one another. Is there something similar to a phone line splitter that I can attach to the wire coming out of the modem and connect both computers with an ethernet wire?

Is it possible to connect 2 computers to the same cable modem?live update

nope

but you can buy a router for about 50$

there is no way to connect 2 computers to 1 modem with 1 plug without a router

sorry dude

Is it possible to connect 2 computers to the same cable modem?norten

I read anothers note of a cross over cable, that would do it you want. It's called a Serial Link Cable, Nice but you should use a router. And again wired is safe.

What your answer is to why it won't work is you have the wrong cable modem. You need one that has the ethernet included. Mine is wireless with 4 ports for ethernet and 1 USB connection for the computer. Either upgrade to a router or change modem to one that has router included. (May be cheaper to find a routher and use ethernet)

PS: Make sure your modem hooks to your usb and not the ethernet card, if you get a router. If not you will have to find another way to connect the router ???? Most Cable Modems will use both USB/Ethernet to hook up, but make sure.
i have a speed stream 5200 modem and i have my computer hooked up to the modem via usb and my Xbox 360 hooked up via Ethernet.