Connecting the router – Verizon MI424WR User Manual

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Connecting the
Router

Connecting a computer or local network to the Wireless Broadband Router is a
simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer’s operating sys-
tem but designed to seamlessly integrate the Router with the computer or local
network. Moreover, configuration to access the

GUI

is not required when taking

advantage of Universal Plug-and-Play support in Windows

XP

.

The Windows default network settings dictate that in most cases, the setup proce-
dure described in the “Computer Network Configuration” will be unnecessary. For
example, the default

DHCP

setting in Windows

2000

is “client,” requiring no further

modification.
However, we advise following the setup procedure described below to verify all com-
munication parameters are valid and the physical cable connections are correct.

Setting Up the Router

There are three parts to setting up the Router: Connecting the Cables, Configuring
the Router, and Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes.

Connecting the Cables

!

Note: If a different router was being used, disconnect it. Remove

all router components, including power supplies and cables,
since they will not work with the Wireless Broadband Router.

1. Get the Router and black Power cord from the box.

2. Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the Router and

then into a power outlet.

3. Turn the Router on.

4. Make sure the Power light on the front of the Router glows steadily green.

5. Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow

Ethernet ports on the back of the Router.

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