Connecting Other Devices to the Cable
This chapter explains how to connect devices (computers, phones, tablets, game
stations, etc.) to the Cable Modem/Router. These devices can be connected either
wirelessly or to one of the Ethernet ports on your Cable Modem/Router.
If you are connecting a computer or other device to an Ethernet LAN port of the Cable
Modem/Router, please go to
the Cable Modem/Router's Ethernet/LAN
compatible devices wirelessly to the cable modem/router, please continue below.
Connecting Wi-Fi compatible wireless devices to your Cable
Modem/Router
Your Cable Modem/Router comes pre-configured with these wireless settings:
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WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK security is enabled
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A random Pre-Shared Key (also called a security key or password) that's unique
for your modem/router. The Security Key/Password is printed on the label of
your cable modem/router. When the cable modem is standing up, this label is
located on the side of your modem.
Cable Modem label
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The default SSID (wireless network name) is assigned as Zoomxxxx (where
Connecting Additional Computers and/or Other Devices to
ports. If you are connecting one or more Wi-Fi
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