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Cable Modem
If you are using a cable modem, your ISP will automatically provide you with an IP address. Some ISPs may require that you fill in additional information, such as the Host Name and MAC Address. If your ISP does not require this information, click OK to complete the configuration.
Parameter | Description |
Host Name | Enter the Host Name (if required). |
MAC Address | Your ISP may be expecting the MAC address of the |
| adapter you were using when you initially signed |
| up with them. You can use the Clone button to copy |
| the MAC address from the adapter and apply it to |
| the router so that the ISP sees the MAC address it is |
| expecting when you connect to the Internet. (You |
| must be using the computer with the intial adapter |
| for this to work) You should record this information |
| so that you will not lose your ability to connect to |
| the Internet if you lose your settings or no longer |
| have the adapter. You can also use the Release and |
| Renew buttons to apply your WAN IP address to |
| the router. Press Release to clear the old IP address |
| and press Renew to request a new address from |
| your ISP. |
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When you are satisfied with your IP address settings, click the OK button. Congratulations! You have completed the basic router configuration required for a Cable Modem connection. You will be taken to the router’s Status page. You can click Logout to begin accessing the Internet.
