How to Set Up a Modem Router Combo (Netgear Nighthawk AX2700)

In this video, I explain the steps you need to follow in order to set up a modem router combination device in your home network. Now that your modem router combination device is set up, check out these other videos I’ve created that will help you further configure your home network: How to secure your router (also applicable to modem router combination devices):    • Router Security 101: Protecting Your WiFi ...   How to set up a guest WiFi network:    • How to Set up a Guest WiFi Network on Your...   How to change your WiFi network name and password:    • How to Change Your WiFi Network Name and P...   For more content on similar topics, check out my YouTube channel:    / @network-from-home   If you would like to read about other ways to improve your home network, check out my blog: https://www.network-from-home.com 0:36 Unboxing and setting up your device 3:19 Registering your device with your internet provider 6:07 Configuration of your modem router combo device’s settings How to set up your modem router combo device Setting up your modem router combo device is a fairly straightforward process. There are four main steps involved that you need to accomplish: •Verify you have a working internet plan in place with your internet service provider (ISP): without a working internet plan, you won’t have internet access even after setting up your modem router combo •Connect the necessary cables to your device: you need to connect the coaxial and power cables to your device in order to complete the setup process •Register your device with your ISP: you can usually do this with your ISP’s application that lets you manage your bill, configure new modems, etc. •Configure your device’s settings: you’ll need to set a password for your device’s settings, configure security questions for your device, etc. Modem router combination devices are designed for simplicity, and it really shows with how easy they are to set up. It took me about 35 minutes to set up my device, and most of this time was spent waiting for my device to reboot and establish an internet connection. Conclusion If you have any questions about setting up your modem router combination device, please leave a comment below.