How to Connect a Cable Modem to an Adsl Router

An "ADSL router" can accept data from other types of broadband modems.

A cable modem is a broadband Internet device that translates data from the cable network into data that computer networks can understand. A cable Internet modem (much like its DSL Internet and satellite Internet counterparts) may be used with a wireless router. Many wireless routers were sold as "DSL routers" in the past; however, since wireless routers must all connect to an Ethernet port on a broadband modem, a so-called "DSL router" may be used for other types of broadband Internet service as well.

Things You'll Need

• Cable Internet modem with working Internet service
• Wireless router (sometimes called a "DSL router" or "ADSL router")
• Computer with wired Ethernet adapter
• 2 Ethernet cables (Category 5, 5e or 6)

Instructions

1. 

   An Ethernet adapter on a computer looks like a wide telephone port.

   Plug one end of the first Ethernet cable into the computer Ethernet adapter. Plug the other end of this cable into Port 2 on the router.

2. 

   Typically, the uplink port on a router will look different than the other ports on the router. This router's uplink ("Ethernet") port is yellow in color.

   Plug one end of the second Ethernet cable into the "Computer" port on the cable modem. Plug the other end of this cable into the "WLAN," "Ethernet" or "Uplink" port on the router.

3. Turn on the computer and open a web browser window. Type a common web address (such as yahoo.com or msn.com) into the web browser's search bar and press "Enter." The website should appear within 60 seconds; if it does not, check the Ethernet cables to ensure that they are plugged in snugly.

References

• University of California-Irvine: Wireless Router Configuration
• Microsoft: 4 Steps to Set Up Your Home Wireless Network