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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
How can I setup my router to work with a Cable modem connection?
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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.