How do I connect my computer to my modem via an Ethernet cable?
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Connecting via an Ethernet cable often gives you a better internet connection than Wi-Fi. All you need is an Ethernet cable and a computer or laptop with an Ethernet port; follow the steps below to connect your laptop or computer directly to your Telstra-supplied modem.
- 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
- Open up your browser and confirm that you can load a webpage like Telstra.com.au.
What if it doesn't work?
If you don't see any lights flashing:
- Turn your modem off
- Unplug the Ethernet cable from your modem and plug it into a different yellow port on your modem
- Turn your modem back on and wait for it to completely power up, then check that the Ethernet light next to the port you have used is green.
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