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Setting-Up a Linksys Router with Cable Internet Service Question How do I set up a Linksys router with Cable?

Answer Most cable ISPs use a MAC Authentication to establish Internet connections for end-users. A MAC (Media Access Control) address is assigned a unique 48-bit (6-byte) integer that is attached to an Ethernet NIC for each computer. To set-up your Linksys router to a Cable ISP, you have to do MAC Cloning. MAC Cloning is a procedure which enables a router to copy the MAC address of the PC that’s registered with the ISP. To setup a Linksys router with Cable connection you need to perform five steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Verifying Internet Connection Connecting Devices Together Checking the Router’s LEDs Configuring a Linksys Router for a Cable Connection Power Cycling

NOTE: Before proceeding, use the computer that can go online when connected to the modem and follow the steps below. Verifying Internet Connection Connect the Broadband modem to the computer using an Ethernet cable without the router installed and make sure that the Internet connection is active. If it is not, contact your Internet Service Provider. If it can go online, the PC connected to the modem is the one that’s registered with the ISP.

NOTE: The image may vary depending on the computer and modem you’re using. Connecting the Devices Together After ensuring that you have an active Internet connection, connect the modem to the router’s Internet port and the computer to any of the four Ethernet ports. For instructions, click here. Checking the LEDs After connecting your modem and PC to the router, check the lights on the front panel of the router. For instructions, click here. Setting-Up a Linksys Router for Cable Step 1: Access the router’s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here. NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the router’s web-based setup page, click here. Step 2: When the router’s web-based setup page appears, click the drop-down arrow under the Internet Connection Type field and select Automatic Configuration - DHCP.

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NOTE: If the screen on your router’s web-based setup page looks different, click here. Step 3: .

Click Step 4: Click MAC Address Clone.

Step 5: Select Enable and click Clone Your PC’s MAC.

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Step 6: Click

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Step 7: Click Status.

Step 8: Check the value of the Internet IP Address. If the Internet IP Address has numbers, this means the router has been properly configured. You should now be able to access the Internet. If you’re not online, perform a power cycle to synchronize the router with the modem. For instructions, click here.

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NOTE: If the IP address is all zeroes (0.0.0.0) click zeroes (0.0.0.0) perform a power cycle. For instructions, click here.

first then click

. If the IP address is still all

If the IP address starts with 192.168.1.xxx or if it has the same first three numbers (octets) as the router’s IP address, change the router’s LAN IP address to a different LAN segment. For instructions, click here. Once the router is configured, perform a power cycle. For instructions, follow the steps below. Power Cycling Step 1: Shutdown the computer. Step 2: Unplug the router’s power cable. Step 3: Unplug the Broadband modem’s power cable and wait for 30 seconds. Step 4: Plug in the Broadband modem’s power cable and wait for its lights to appear stable. Step 5: Plug in the router's power cable once the modem’s lights appear stable. Step 6: Power on the computer on and test the Internet connection. NOTE: If you’re not online after performing this procedure, you may need to upgrade the firmware of the router. For instructions, click here. Related Articles: Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys Router Changing the Linksys Router's Password Setting-Up a Playstation®2 on a Linksys Router Setting-Up an X-Box™ on a Linksys Router Setting-Up Servers Behind a Linksys Router © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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