Motorola MB8600 Quick Start Manual page 7

If You Want to Connect a Router
Most users will connect a WiFi router to the MB8600. This
connection may be made initially, before activating the
cable modem, or it may be done after the cable modem
has been activated from a PC. A wireless router lets
multiple devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, video
devices, game stations...) share your cable modem's
Internet connection, either wirelessly or through a direct
Ethernet connection.
1. The cable modem and the router should both be
powered off.
2. Plug one end of the cable modem's Ethernet cable into
the Ethernet jack of your modem, and plug the other
end of the cable into the router's WAN port. (You may
need to disconnect the cable from your computer
first.)
3. Power-up the cable modem. Wait for the ONLINE light
( or ) to be solidly lit.
4. Power-up the router. Wait for the router to complete
its power-up sequence.
5. The LAN light
the Ethernet connection to your router. Note the color
will be green for a single LAN port and blue for
bonded (two or more LAN ports) connections.
6. Follow your router's instructions for setting up the
router and connected devices.
If you haven't already activated your Internet service, do
that now. (See Prepare to Activate on page 5.) Using a
computer or other device connected to the router, try
connecting to the Internet. If it works, Congratulations!
Installation is complete.
on your modem should be lit to show
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