Connect one cable to the broadband modem and to the port marked "WAN" or "Internet" on the router. Connect the second cable to one of the router's numbered ports and to your computer's Ethernet port.

To connect to a Mediacom router directly to a computer, you will need an Ethernet cable; nothing extra is needed if you have a wireless setup.

If you’ve reset your router, and it won’t connect to the internet, there are some quick fixes you can try. First things first, did you actually reset the router or simply restart it?

New guide helps consumers select the right WiFi router by comparing needs, features, security, and compatibility.