3.
Configure your router for a broadband connection.
a. If your router requires a set up prior to use, follow the instructions in
the router’s manual or installation CD.
b. Choose
Automatic Configuration
or
DHCP
for the connection type.
Your router will be configured to receive connection information
automatically from Atlantic Broadband.
4.
Power cycle your modem and router.
a. Unplug the router’s power cable.
b. Unplug the modem’s power cable and wait for 30 seconds. If you
have Atlantic Broadband Phone service, you must reset the phone
modem. Use a paper clip to reboot the eMTA recessed button on
the back of the modem.
c. Plug in the modem’s power cable and wait for the lights to stop flashing.
d. Plug in the router’s power cable and wait 20 seconds.
Equipment setup for Internet
Modem
Computer
Ethernet
Cable Input
Power
IN
(Surge protector
recommended)
Your Internet Service
Getting connected
Home networking
To configure a router with an Atlantic Broadband connection, follow the
instructions below.
Router
Modem
Computer
Internet
Ethernet
IN
Configuring your router
1.
Turn off your modem.
Unplug your cable modem. This will prepare the modem to connect a
new device.
2.
Connect your modem, router and computer together.
Once your modem is unplugged, connect the modem to the router’s
Internet (or WAN) port and connect your computer to any Ethernet
port on the router.
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