I just dumped my very unreliable DSL modem and got a cable modem (Motorola SB5120). The new cable modem doesn't have as many ports on the back as the DSL did.
The Motorola cable modem has an Ethernet port and a USB port. That's all, except for the cable coax and the power supply, of course.
Between computer, modem, and router, which cables go where?
Thanks.
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I have a Motorola SB5100 Cable modem and i have a belkin N wireless ROuter..i have conncted the wire from modem to router and computer to router and it doesnt work??what do i have to do??
Plug your cable line into your modem, make sure it's tight, but don't use a tool. Next plug the ethernet line from the modem to your PC ethernet port. Then plug in your power to the modem. Allow your modem to sync. Don't use the USB line at all. Do not even hook it up unless your computer doesn't have a working ethernet line. Don't run the disk either, it will only install the modem driver that is only used if you use USB.
If you have issues connecting after that, you may have to go into your ethernet adapter settings and make sure that it is using DHCP. DSL usually uses a different setting (PPP I think) and you will not be able to connect.
By the way, excellent choice in modems.
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Hello, glad to find this post, I'm also in need of connecting a router to use my laptop wi-fi...but I don't see mention of connecting the router itself in this scenario. My Cable connection is fine between modem and host pc, and need to know is connecting the router as simple as hooking it to the USB port of the Modem? am new to this, so please excuse any ignorance 8^)
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