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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection?
(continued)
Step 3
Power cycle the cable modem and router:
Turn the cable modem off (first) . Turn the router off Leave them off for 2 minutes.**
Turn the cable modem on (first). Wait until you get a solid cable light on the cable
modem. Turn the router on. Wait 30 seconds.
** If you have a Motorola (Surf Board) modem, leave off for at least 5 minutes.
Step 4
Follow step 1 again and log back into the web configuration. Click the
Status
tab and click the
Device Info
button. If you do not already have a public IP Address
under the
WAN
heading, click on the
DHCP Renew
and
Continue
buttons.
Static Cable Connection
Step 1
Log into the web based configuration by typing in the IP Address of the router
(default:192.168.0.1) in your web browser. The username is
admin
(all lowercase) and
the password is
blank
(nothing).
Step 2
Click the
Home
tab and click the
WAN
button. Select
Static IP Address
and enter your
static settings obtained from the ISP in the fields
provided.
If you do not know your settings, you must
contact your ISP.
Step 3
Click on
Apply
and then
click
Continue
to save the
changes.
Step 4
Click the
Status
tab and
click the
Device Info
button.
Your IP Address information will
be displayed under the
WAN
heading.
