How to configure a wireless Linksys router using Cable connection

This procedure applies to most Linksys routers such as the following models:
WRT100
WRT110
WRT120N
WRT150
WRT150N
WRT160N
WRT160NL
WRT300N
WRT310N
WRT320N
WRT330N
WRT350N
WRT400N
WRT51AB
WRT54G
WRT54G2
  and a lot more

*Be sure that you have an Internet connection direct from the modem before you configure the router.

1. Make sure that the physical connection of your devices are correct. Take a cord or the RJ45 Ethernet cable, and plug it to the router's Internet port, plug the other end of that cord to the modem. Take another cable, and plug it to one of the router's four numbered ports, then plug the other end of the second cable to your computer's Ethernet or LAN port.

2. Press and hold the router's reset button (which can be found at the router's back panel) for 30 seconds.

3. Let go of the reset button.

4. Power off (unplug its power adapter) the router for a minute. This is also called as a power cycle.

5. Make sure that the router's Power led is then stable. If it is, you are now ready to access the router's page and configure it.

6.  Access the router's Setup Page. On your computer, open a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.), and on the Address bar type in the numbers 192.168.1.1, and press enter. (Tip: temporarily disable your pop up blocker so the log in box will appear on your screen).

7. If it will ask you for a log in, just leave the User Name, blank, and type the word admin (in lower case) in the Password. Press Enter.

You should then see a Setup Page similar to the image above.

8. On the Setup tab, make sure that the Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic.

9. Click on the MAC Address Clone sub tab. It is the tab, right beside Basic Setup. Click on Enable, and click on the button that says "Clone my PC's MAC", and click on Save Settings. (refer to the image below.)

 

10. Click on the Security tab, and make sure that the option "Block WAN or Anonymous Internet Requests" is not selected. Save the changes. (refer to the image below.)

11. Your router's settings is now properly configured. For the changes to take effect, do a complete powercycle.

12. Restart your computer. Power off the router, then the modem. Wait for a minute. Power on the modem, wait for its led lights to be stable, then power off the router.

You may open a new browser, and enjoy surfing the net.

You can do the following procedures for almost all types of Cable ISP such as the following:

Comcast

Cox

Charter

Cable Vision