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Modem Connected, No Internet

The power, receive, and send lights are solid green.  The online light is blinking green.  PC activity light is on.  But I can't connnect to the internet.  I've put in the DNS server addresses.  Nothing.

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Change the dns to 4.2.2.2
and checked if u getting the default gateway and if u r able to open the routers page in the ie.
if this does not resolve the issue for further assistance how did this happen
whos ur isp , do u have ur isp's settings as every isp have their unique settings which must be entered.

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Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem User Guide
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I'm not getting any internet connection from my router (neither wireless or ethernet). The "Power" light is a solid green. The "Receive" light is blinking green. The...

only IPS can sure that. if model reset fails
no kidding call them. like millions do per day worldwide.
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Well, I understand that the modem is SS4100, which means ther are
5lights on it being, Power, Ethernet, DSL, Internet & Activity....
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2. If the Power Light is anything other than a solid green, then the modem is fried(except the fact that the adapter is plugged and working).
3. If the Power is green and Ethernet is off, then check for the LAN cable at the back 
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4. If the DSL light is anything other than solid green, then call up the ISP tech's to ask why the intenet is not working.
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5. If the Power, Ethernet and the DSL is green and the internet is not, the open up the Modem page(type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and enter for the modem page), and cross-check for the username and the password. Save the changes and your internet is working!!!
6.  The Activity light usually blinks green and it does't have much to do with the troubleshooting.
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Power Cycle the modem if the 4 lights do not go solid you would want to contact your cable provider to ensure signal is being received properly to modem.
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