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1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery backup,
remove the battery.
2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled network
cable.
3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.
4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights
to ensure the connection is active.
Preparing your modem
NOTE: If you are using DSL for
Internet, you will need your username/
password from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to properly congure
the router.
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