How to connect router to internet wireless
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- how to plug in a combined modem and router properly
How to connect router to modem/router combo.
How to Connect a Router to the Internet
What to Know
- Connect your modem to your router's WAN port via Ethernet cable. Plug the power supply in for both devices and wait for the lights to come on.
- Find your router's network name (SSID) and network key.
Use this information to connect your device to Wi-Fi.
- To change the settings, open a web browser and enter the router's IP address in the URL bar, then enter the user name and password.
This article explains how to connect a router to the internet.
How to connect router to modem wirelessly
The instructions apply broadly to all routers and modem-router combos.
How Do You Connect a Wireless Router to the Internet?
Once you have a plan with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), follow these steps to set up your wireless network and connect to the internet:
Connect your modem to the wall outlet via a coaxial cable (the cylindrical cable that screws into the wall used for cable TV) or fiber optical cable if you have fiber internet.
If you have a modem-router combo unit, that's all you need to do. Skip ahead to the next section to set up y
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