How to Hook Up a Belkin DSL 660 Series Modem

A Belkin router connects to a 660 Series modem.

A Belkin router is commonly used with an Embarq 660 Series DSL modem. The router allows you to create a wireless Internet connection so that you can use multiple laptops on the same network. The DSL connection is very fast, so it allows you to browse the web at high speeds and download large packets of data quickly. Once you hook up your Belkin router to the 660 Series modem, you can browse the web using multiple laptops in one area.

Things You'll Need

• Belkin router
• Embarq 660 Series DSL Modem
• Ethernet cables (2)

Instructions

1. Power off or unplug your laptop, modem and router.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable from the Belkin router's Internet port into the modem's Ethernet port.

3. Connect a second Ethernet cable from the laptop's Ethernet port into any open port on the router.

4. Plug in your modem and router to a power source. Turn on your laptop.

5. Open a browser window in Internet Explorer. Type this address in the bar at the top: http://192.168.1.1 and hit "Enter" to open the configuration page.

6. Hit the "LAN" tab and type in "Admin" for the username and leave the password blank. Hit "Submit." You will see your IP address that you just typed.

7. Change the current IP address, http://192.168.1.1, to 192.168.10.1 and hit "Apply Changes."

8. Close the web browser and unplug the router and modem. Turn off your laptop.

9. Wait 30 seconds and plug the modem back into the outlet. Wait 5 minutes for it to load.

10. Plug in the router and wait 5 minutes for it to load.

11. Turn on your laptop and open your web browser.

References

• Knol: How to setup a Belkin Wireless Router with Embarq 660 Series DSL Modem