To connect it to your computer, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet or LAN port on the back of your modem, then plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the back of your computer. Your modem should come with an Ethernet cable, but any old Ethernet cable will do.
How do I connect my modem to my computer?
How do I connect my computer to my modem via an Ethernet cable?
- Connect the Ethernet cable to a yellow LAN port on your modem.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer or laptop.
- Make sure that the Ethernet light is green and flashing next to the port you have used on your modem.
Can I connect modem directly to computer?
As you've discovered, you can, in fact, just plug your computer directly into your broadband modem and start browsing the internet. ... Your desktop computer is linked directly to the modem which is in turn connected directly to your ISP and the greater internet.
