How to install the MI424WRN Broadband Wireless Router

We'll review the easy steps on how to install and setup your Actiontec MI424WRN Broadband Wireless Router.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• MI424WRN Broadband Wireless Router
• Power Cord
• One Yellow Ethernet Cable
• One White Ethernet Cable

1. 

   Get the Broadband Wireless Router from the box.
   
   If you were using a different router, please disconnect the device. Don't forget to remove all of the router components including the power supplies and all cables because they are NOT inter-operable.

2. 

   Plug the smaller end of the black Power Cord into the Black Port on the back of the Router. Then plug the larger end of the Power Cord into a Power Outlet.

3. 

   Click the On/Off Switch to its ON position.

4. Make sure the Power Light on the front of the Router is SOLID Green.

5. 

   Get the Yellow Ethernet Cable and plug one end of the Yellow Cable into any of the four Yellow Ports on the back of the Router.

6. 

   Make sure that your computer is turned on. Then plug the other end of the Yellow Cable into the Ethernet Port on the computer.
   
   An Ethernet Port looks similar to a regular Phone Jack but is slightly larger.

7. Make sure at least one of the Ethernet lights on the front of the Router is either solid or flashing Green. This may take a few moments.
   
   Note: If the Ethernet Light does NOT turn green, make sure the Yellow Ethernet Cable is properly connected on both ends.

8. 

   Get the White Ethernet Cable and plug one end into the Ethernet Jack on the Cable or DSL Modem and the other end into the White Ethernet Port on the back of the Router.

9. Make sure that the WAN Ethernet light is either solid or flashing Green.
   
   Note: If the WAN Ethernet Light does NOT turn green, make sure the 2nd Ethernet Cable is properly connected on both ends.

10. 

    Open a Web browser and type http://192/168.0.1 in the address bar. Then press Enter on the keyboard.

11. 

    When the Login screen appears, enter the default user name (admin) and password (password). Then click OK.

12. 

    Enter a new User Name and Password and select the appropriate Time Zone. Then click OK.

13. 

    The "Main Menu" screen appears. Check to make sure that you have a GREEN light on the left-hand side.

14. 

    Make sure that the Ethernet Status under Broadband Connection shows that it is CONNECTED.
    
    Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured your Actiontec Broadband Wireless Router.

Resources

• Video on how to install the MI424WRN Broadband Wireless Router