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Connect to the Network
You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection.
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join
the modem router’s local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display
on your computer screen to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
Using WPS to Connect to the WiFi Network
You can connect to the modem router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
or you can find and select the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or mobile device.
3. Press the WPS button on the modem router.
4.
Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow
its instructions for WPS connections.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Finding and Selecting the WiFi Network
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On your computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the modem router label.
User Manual25Connect to the Network and
Access the Modem Router
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80
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