How to Connect a Modem and Router

0:00 Intro
0:41 Connecting an ethernet cable to the router
1:54 Connecting an ethernet cable to the modem
3:07 Modem and router compatibility

What you need:
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--I recommend either a Cat5e or Cat6 ethernet cable to avoid any bandwidth problems:

How to connect a modem and router:
To connect a modem and router, you need to use an ethernet cable:

--One end of the ethernet cable connects to the router’s WAN port. In general, this port will be labeled “WAN” or “Internet” on the router. The other ethernet ports on the router are LAN ports that are meant for connecting devices directly to the router for a wired internet connection

--The other end of the ethernet cable connects to the modem’s ethernet port. The modem should only have one ethernet port, which makes this step really easy. This port will most likely be labeled “ethernet”

Once the ethernet cable has been connected to both devices and both devices have been powered on and configured correctly, it will provide a wireless internet connection to the network.

This process will be applicable to all modems and routers designed for home use. The make and the model of the modem and router do not matter, all types of modems and routers will be connected with an ethernet cable.

Conclusion:
If you have any questions about connecting your modem and router or modem and router compatibility, please leave a comment below, or check out the blog post I linked to above for more information.

[patlambert]

I was given a used smart TV, fairly new.Do I plug any of what you have shown into the TV itself? Also I have a window type antenna, can i use that as well?

[KurdistanAZADi]

i have sim car modem huwaei, i want connect it to a d-link router. but my router dosent have this blue internet socket only 4 yellow lan. what i can do?

[JacobGreene-ew]

How do I do this if my modem is in a different room than the wifi router?

[NeelamDubey-ysrf]

It's working but I can't login to other router local settings as I need to change it to wpa 2 so it connect with my tv can you please help

[zao-yourvietknives]

I'm trying to buy a cat7 cable, I'm still not sure if there is a difference between cable connect form your laptop to router and router to modern.
Can 1 type of cable do it all ? or do I need to check if there are any differences

[ZK]

do I need a laptop in order to connect my new modem into my ISP?

[jmarshall]

What if the modem is a modem/router combo? Can I still connect my router? Will that screw up my WiFi if I have two wifi devices connected?

[zeenxdownz]

Omg im so stupid, i thought a modem and a router were the same thing so i was trying to connect a router to a ONT, I asked on forums and I was ignored so now I know why

[GameMasterpg]

IMO The Modem should be able to have a built in Router, I think it sucks to buy a second device adding more cords in your home

[MrCT]

Did you use some substance while making this video? The video could have been finished in 1 minute, but you made it last for 4 minutes. You must have some good weed...lol