Can I use a cable modem router as just a modem?
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Can I use a cable modem router as just a modem?
Many ISPs will either sell or rent you a modem and router combo box. To make the modem be just a modem, we need to put it in Transparent Bridging Mode. That way, the modem will handle talking to your ISP, and the router will route all of the traffic on your network.
How do I put my modem in bridge mode?
Bridge Mode is only supported for VDSL and Fibre connections.
- Connect your laptop or computer to one of the LAN ports on the gateway router using an ethernet cable.
- Type your username and password to sign in.
- Go to Internet settings.
- Edit the settings and select the Connection type as Bridged.
- Click Save.
Should I set my modem to bridge mode?
When two NAT devices are connected in series (for instance a modem with built-in NAT capabilities is connected to a router which is also a NAT device), it is advisable to configure your modem in bridge mode to avoid conflicts.
How do I connect my router to my modem and router?
Connect one end of one Ethernet cable into the back of the modem, then connect the other end into the Wide Area Network (WAN) port on the router. Connect the router power cord into an electrical outlet, then connect the other end to the router.
How do you use a router modem and router combo?
Disconnect the coaxial cable from the back of the modem/router. Turn off the modem/router, then turn it back on. Hold down the WLAN button on the back of the unit for 5 seconds and then confirm that the wireless indicator LED is now off. Connect an Ethernet cable between the modem/router and a computer.
How do I connect my router to my modem router combo?
Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the new router’s WAN/uplink port, then plug the other end into any free port on the first router other than its uplink port. You can connect two routers wirelessly, but the second router will only function as a wireless access point.
What does it mean when a modem is bridged?
Bridge mode is the configuration that disables the NAT feature on the modem and allows a router to function as a DHCP server without an IP Address conflict. Connecting multiple routers can extend the Wi-Fi coverage in your office/home. Bridge mode fixes this by letting multiple routers share one single Wi-Fi network.