Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Preparing for Installation
• Part 2 of 2: Installation
• Tips
• Warnings

This article will show you how to install a modem in your home or workplace. To set up a wireless network, you will have to buy a router and connect it to a modem.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preparing for Installation

1. 1 Make sure the modem is suitable for your ISP. Some modems sometimes run into problems when trying to connect to certain internet companies. Before purchasing a modem, be sure to check the compatibility of the modem with your current provider.
   • If the modem will not work with your current provider, try exchanging it for another or switch to another provider.
2. 2 Find an output cable in the room. The output cable looks like a metal cylinder with a small hole in the middle and tightened screws on the sides.Output cables are usually placed in the wall near the floor in living rooms and bedrooms.
   • A cable may already be connected to this input.
3. 3 Select a location to install the modem. The modem should be installed as high as possible (for example, over a bookshelf) and close enough to the output cable so as not to stretch or bend the cable.
   • There should also be an outlet nearby.
4. 4 Make sure you have all the cables you need. To install the modem, you will need a coaxial cable to connect to the output cable and a power cable to an electrical outlet. Both of these cables should come with your modem, but if you bought it hand-held, find a replacement.
   • If you plan to connect your modem to your router, you also need an Ethernet cable.
   • If your existing coaxial cable is too short, buy a longer one so you can properly install the modem.
5. 5 Check the manual for your modem. Each modem is unique and may need additional configuration beyond the scope of this article. Review the manual for any additional steps you may need to set up your modem.

Part 2 of 2: Installation

1. 1 Insert one end of the coaxial cable into the output cable. Both ends of the coaxial cable end with a needle-like connector. Insert it into the outlet. Screw the coaxial cable onto the outlet to ensure a solid connection.
2. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the input to the modem. Locate the input on the back of the modem that resembles an exit hole. Insert the free end of the coaxial cable into it, securing it tighter if possible.
3. 3 Plug the modem's power cord into a wall outlet or surge protector. To avoid possible damage due to incorrect cable connection sequence, connect it first to the wall outlet and then to the modem.
4. 4 Plug the free end of the power cable into the modem. The power inlet port is usually located on the back of the modem. If you cannot find it, refer to the user manual for your modem.
5. 5 Put the modem in its place. After connecting all cables, carefully return the modem to its original place. Make sure that the cables are not overstretched.
6. 6 Connect your modem to your router. If you want to connect a router to your Wi-Fi modem, plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the square port on the back of the modem and the other end into the square port labeled Internet on the back of the router. If the router is plugged into a power source, the lights on the router should immediately light up.
   • Wait a few minutes for the modem and router to boot up before trying to connect to Wi-Fi.
   • Connect your computer directly to your modem using an Ethernet cable if you have a Windows computer (or an Ethernet-USB-C adapter for Mac).

Tips

• To connect a miniature USB modem to your computer, insert the USB modem into a USB port on your computer. Since these modems connect directly to the Ethernet cables that are used for the telephone line, they provide quite slow internet speeds.
• If you have trouble connecting, try disconnecting all cables from the modem and then reconnecting them. If the connection problems persist, contact your ISP.

Warnings

• Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the modem. Before you begin, the coaxial cable, power cable, and Ethernet cable must be securely connected to the modem.