Internet Gateway Installation
You might need a nerd if…
- You’re experiencing internet connection issues
- Your modem lights aren’t blinking like they used to
How to install an internet gateway
The most common way of connecting the internet gateway to the internet is via a home WiFi connection. However, if this is not available, the internet gateway can be connected to an internet-enabled computer via an ethernet cable. These are the internet gateway setups we most often install:- WiFi to home modem connected to a broadband internet connection
- Internet gateway to a home computer via ethernet cable
- FM wireless transceiver to internet gateway to home modem
How to diagnose and resolve installation and connection problems
The lights on your unit can help us diagnose installation and connection problems. Most units have a Power Indicator light that if not lit, means that the unit isn't getting power. If the power light is solid green the wireless gateway is turned on.- We’ll determine if you can connect to the internet using your computer. If we cannot connect, we’ll proceed to step 2.
- Next, we’ll try resetting the router. We’ll unplug the router for 30 seconds and plug it back in. It can take a few minutes to reconnect to the internet. If we still can’t connect to the internet, we’ll contact your internet service provider before proceeding. We’ll also run through the steps in our cable internet troubleshooting guide.
- Then we’ll move the internet gateway ethernet cable to another port on the router. We’ll put it in one of the ports on either side of the current position on the router. We’ll make sure that the internet gateway is plugged into a LAN port, normally numbered 1-4. Then we’ll proceed to step 4 if none of the ports work.
- If you are using a modem and a router, we’ll disconnect from the router and plug the internet gateway directly into a LAN port in the modem to bypass the router. Note: This will turn off the internet to the rest of your home network temporarily. If this works, we’ll contact the manufacturer of your router for additional support. There may be a security setting preventing the internet gateway from connecting.
- If step 4 doesn’t work, we’ll power cycle your home’s internet modem. It may need to be restarted to provide a new IP address to your network.
- We can also perform a soft reset on the internet gateway. This renews the IP address with the router. The LED lights will blink like a normal power up. To perform a soft reset, we:
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- Press and hold the reset button with a safety pin or paperclip, while the internet gateway is still plugged in.
- Hold the button in until we see a yellow LED light blink and release.
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- Or we can perform a hard reset on the gateway. This deletes all the devices and renews the IP address with the router:
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- We unplug the AC adapter from the gateway.
- With a safety pin or paper clip, we press and hold the reset button on the side of the gateway.
- We plug the AC adapter back in while continuing to hold down the reset button until the yellow LED light blinks.
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Questions nerds often hear about Internet Gateway Installation
Why are my internet gateway device’s lights not blinking like they used to?
There could be a few different reasons for this. If you’re experiencing internet connection issues, it may be time for a new internet gateway. Or it could be it just needs to be reset. Some of the cables connected to your device may not be plugged in correctly. Whatever the problem is, we can pinpoint the issue for you and get it solved quickly so you can get on with your day.