Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the "Router" or "WAN" port on the wireless print server, and plug the other end of the cable into an available Ethernet port on the cable modem/router.

The box you rent from Comcast contains both a modem, the device that connects to the service provider's network, and the wireless router, to which you connect via WiFi or Ethernet cable.

First, connect the coax cable (or phone cable for DSL modems) from the wall to the modem. Second, connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the “WAN” jack on the router.

If you subscribe to a cable or DSL internet service, your modem will act as a bridge to connect your cable service directly to your computer or your wireless router. Your router, on the other hand ...

If you're using a router, you'll need a second Ethernet cable. Connect one cable to the broadband modem and to the port marked "WAN" or "Internet" on the router.

These two devices help power your home internet connection. It helps to know how they function. Here are the details.

Once the cable modem has been reinitialized, you can go ahead and connect it to your D-Link router’s WAN port. At this point, I would recommend you power cycle or reset your router.

A cable modem and WiFi router all-in-one combines the two essential devices to get you online and keep you connected.