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Power off your computer and unplug your modem from its power source. Unplug your router from its power source. Then verify that both Ethernet cables and the coaxial cable are fastened securely to your devices. Reconnect the modem to its power source. Then reconnect the router to its power source. Wait two minutes, then power on your computer.
You should now be able to connect to the Internet. Try switching out Ethernet cables and coaxial cables. This helps to rule out problems with faulty equipment if you are unable to connect to the Internet. In most cases, frayed or faulty cables will prevent you from accessing the Internet. Verify whether there are any outages in your area. If you experience an interruption in service, contact your internet service provider.
In some cases, temporary service interruptions may occur on behalf of local maintenance or outages. Verify whether your modem is compatible with your router. If you unable to establish a connection, check with your internet service provider to see if the router is compatible with the modem.
Some modems may be outdated or incompatible with the routers offered by your ISP. Check if your modem requires special configuration. If you are unable to connect to the Internet, contact your internet service providers to see if your modem requires any special configuration. Some cable modems must have their Ethernet ports configured before they can function properly with Internet routers. If the modem is also a router, you shouldn't need to then connect a second router to it.
But if you feel you must, use an ethernet cable and connect it to the ports on your router and modem. That should work. Not Helpful 15 Helpful Should my computer be turned off during the above steps?
When should I turn it on? Leave your PC on. Your PC should have no effect over the router and modem's operation. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 4. But, it's mandatory to have it hooked up initially while setting up the router connection. Then you can connect any Wi-Fi enabled device to the router without your PC. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3. If you're buying a new router, then you should really create a new network. A network should really only have one network. You may want to contact your ISP to see if they offer a non-combo modem, as those tend to work better with new routers.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. I have a modem connecting to remote Netgear router with only one port. I want to add a nest router with a cat6 flat cable in a remote bedroom connected to the original modem via the Netgear router. Is this possible? Yes, this will work.
But I would recommend connecting the Nest router directing to the modem if possible. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. My laptop does not have an ethernet port.
My router has a USB and and type C port. Can I use a regular mobile phone cord to connect the USB on the router to the C port on the laptop to get wired internet? No, you would need a Wi-Fi connection. The USB port on the router is only for external hardrives to create a networked drive. If your router has it, then you need to set it up you will need a computer with an ethernet port , or you would have too buy a new router. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0. Updating my father in law's router and modem.
I bought a Netgear AC Router. What modem works best with this router? Use whichever modem the ISP provided.
They all work just as well as any other. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 1. The one that your ISP gave you should be good enough. If your ISP charges a modem "rental" fee, then you can save some money by buying your own from the store.
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