Motorola mb7621 User Guide - Page 7

If You Want to Connect a Router Most users will connect a WiFi router to the MB7621. A wireless router lets multiple devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, video devices, game stations...) share your cable modem's Internet connection, either wirelessly or through a direct Ethernet connection. Connecting a router to the MB7621 may be made initially, before activating the cable modem, or it may be done after the cable modem has been activated from a PC. 1. The cable modem and the router should both be powered off. 2. Plug one end of the cable modem's Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack of your modem, and plug the other end of the cable into the router's WAN port. (You may need to disconnect the cable from your computer first.) 3. Power-up the cable modem. Wait for the ONLINE light ( ) to be solidly lit. 4. Power-up the router. Wait for the router to complete its power-up sequence. 5. The LAN light on your modem should be lit to show the Ethernet connection to your router. 6. Follow your router's instructions for setting up the router and connected devices. If you haven't already activated your Internet service, do that now. (See Prepare to Activate on page 5.) Using a computer or other device connected to the router, try connecting to the Internet. If it works, Congratulations! Installation is complete. 7