Hardware Setup
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WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000v2 and C3700v2
Cable Your Modem Router
The most common way to cable your modem router is the simplest, without any other routers
or gateways on the same network. You can also cable the modem router to another router or
gateway and log in to the modem router to specify the Router Mode setting.
Cable the Modem Router With a Simple Network
The modem router comes configured to work as both a modem and a router. You can share
your Internet connection without connecting the modem router to a router or gateway.
Modem router
Power
Coaxial cable
Ethernet cable
adaptr
Figure 6. Simple modem router network
To cable your modem router:
1.
Connect the antennas to the threaded antenna posts.
2.
Turn off existing modems and routers.
If you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the
modem and plug the new modem router into the same outlet.
3.
Connect a coaxial cable.
Use the coaxial cable that is provided by your Internet service provider to connect the
cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet.
Make sure that the cable is tightly connected.
4.
Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
Make sure that the
Power On/Off
button the rear panel of the modem router is in the
On
position.
The startup procedure takes about one minute. When the startup procedure is complete,
the Power LED lights green.
You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.
