Step 3: Connect the Router to your Modem and Computer
The Wizard will ask you to connect your Router. Follow the steps on the screen,
or do the following:
3.1
Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from
the modem.
3.2
Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your
computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end
connected to your modem.
3.3
Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the
back of the Router labeled “Internet/WAN”.
3.4
Connect the new network cable from the back of the computer to one of
the ports labeled “1–4”.
Note: It does not matter which numbered port
you choose.
3.5
Turn on your cable or DSL modem by reconnecting the power supply to
the modem.
3.6
Before plugging the power cord into the Router, plug the cord into the wall,
then plug the cord into the Router’s power jack.
CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
Computer that was
originally connected to
the cable or DSL modem
New network cable
(to computer)
Existing network cable
(came with modem)
Cable or
DSL modem
To
Power Adapter
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