Equipment

Connecting a Wi-Fi Router to BendBroadband

Summary

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect to the internet using a standard wireless router.

Follow these steps:

First, make sure that you have previously connected to the Internet using only your modem. Try connecting to a site like www.mybendbroadband.com to test your connection.
Next, if you are replacing an existing router, uninstall it completely before beginning to install your new router.
Connect the modem to the Internet port of the router using the Ethernet cable. Connect the computer to any of the LAN ports on the back of the router using a standard Ethernet cable.
Power on your modem
Power on your router
Access your router using the instructions provided in the basic information or owners manual that was packaged with your wireless router.

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