Quick Start Guide
Table Of Contents
- Most users will connect a WiFi router to the MB8611. This connection may be made initially, before activating the cable modem, or it may be done after the cable modem has been activated. A wireless router lets multiple devices (computers, smartphones,...
- 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 Ethernet port light on your modem should be lit to show the Ethernet connection to your router. Note the color will be white for 100BT, green for 1 Gig Ethernet, and blue for 2.5Gig Ethernet.
- 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.
- Troubleshooting Tips
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Let’s get started
1 Call your cable service provider to order cable Internet
service if you don’t already have it. Mention that your
MB8611 supports DOCSIS 3.1, the fastest cable modem
service standard. Your MB8611 also supports all speeds of
any DOCSIS 3.0 services.
Or, if you already have cable service, you should have
your account number handy in case you need it during
the activation process. You can generally find the
account number on the landing page when you log in to
your cable service provider account. You can also find it
on a recent cable bill.
2 Now connect your MB8611 as shown on the next panel.
Connecting to a coax cable
See the connection photo on the next panel. Connect
your MB8611 to a “live” coax cable. Sometimes a cable will
already be available. Sometimes there’s a coax wall jack
available, and you connect to the jack with a coax cable.
Your MB8611 can also share a coax cable attached to a TV
by using a coax splitter. Please note that a badly chosen
splitter may reduce a cable modem's speed or prevent
connection to the network. If you need to use a splitter,
use a two-way splitter whose top frequency is 1,000 MHz
or higher.