Steps to Connect Computer Directly to Cable Modem
Looking to connect my computer via CAT6 directly to my cable modem. Do I need to manually set an IP address on my computer to get them to connect? If so, what IP address doing I need to use?
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You shouldn't have to. The modem will give you an IP address automatically through DHCP.
My router handles dhcp, not the cable modem...From Netgear...By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.
Are you saying when the router isn't connected the Netgear cable modem will provide dhcp services?
