How do I configure my router to work with a Cable modem 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). Note: The address 192.168.0.1 is NOT on the Internet. The web-based configuration is built-in to the router. Step 2 Click the Home tab and click the WAN button. Dynamic IP Address is the default value, however, if Dynamic IP Address is not selected as the WAN type, select Dynamic IP Address by clicking on the radio button. Click Clone Mac Address. Click on Apply and then Continue to save the changes. 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 and log back into the web configuration. Click the Status tab and click the Device Info button. If you do not have a public IP address under the WAN heading, click on DHCP Renew and then click Continue. It may take a few minutes to obtain an IP address. Static Cable Connection The instructions below are for users who were given a static IP address from their ISP (Cox Business, TDS DSL, PacBell Business, Interbaun, InReach, Inficad, FlashCom, DCAnet, and Cavalier). 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 the Static IP Address radio button and enter in 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.
Posted on Feb 16, 2006
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