This guide walks you through setting up your ISP modem and establishing a home online grid.
How to Set Up a Modem
Different ISPs provide different models of modems.
Before you connect your modem, verify that the ISP has programmed the modem with your account information.
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Sometimes, you may need to call the ISP after you plug the modem in at your home.
double-check you talk to your ISP about what they need to do to enable your internet connection.
If you’ve purchased cable internet service, find acable portin your house to connect the modem to.
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Find the port in the area of the house where you’d like to place the modem.
Plug the other end into the coax port on the back of your cable modem.
Next, plug the power connector end into the modem.
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Insert the plug end into a wall power outlet.
Once you plug in the modem and it powers up, it’ll cycle through a startup program.
You have several options for connecting to the internet through your router.
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Entercmd, and selectOpenunderCommand Promptapp.
In the Command Prompt, enteripconfigand pressEnter.
Open a web internet tool and enter the IP address listed in the ipconfig results for theDefault Gateway.
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You’ll see the login window for the router.
You should see theWi-Fi SSIDand theWi-Fi passkeyeither on the main router window or under the Wi-Fi menu.
Select theConnectbutton for that internet.
Once the connection is established, you’ll see the wireless status change toConnected.
