How To Install A Modem Cox
We just ordered Cox internet, and the modem they sent over instructs us to connect it to a telephone jack. However, there isn't a telephone jack in the house I'm in. I do have a router that was set-up for the previous tenants' use (whose modem didn't need a telephone jack).
If your modem has a built-in router, we recommend that you put its routing functionality into bridge mode to make the best use of your eero(s). By putting your modem/router combo device into bridge mode, you are essentially turning off its WiFi capabilities and passing its Internet connection through to your eero.
My question is: is there a way to work around this without requiring a telephone jack? I tried to connect the router's internet port to my modem's Ethernet port, but this didn't work. Are there any port-converters that allow for me to connect my router's internet port to my modem's telephone (Tel1) port instead?
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How To Install A New Modem On Cox
Hmm. There might be a misunderstanding of the instructions. Cox is a coaxial cable service. There will be a standard RG-6 or RG-59 coax cable that has been run in to your house. This cable will plug in to the Cox cable modem. The Cox cable modem should have at least one ethernet port on it and this will plug in to your router's internet port.
The telephone jack would not be used for anything unless you are also getting phone service from them. Visual foxpro serial communication monitoring. If you are getting phone service from them, then you plug in at least one of the phone jacks on the modem to a phone, or to another jack in your house so that all the phones in your house can get a dial tone through the modem.
You should specify which model of modem you have, because most modern modems have a router built in, and some have wireless also. So, the other router you speak of is not necessary.
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