Testing the internet service provider for Bridge Mode

Testing the internet service provider for Bridge Mode

How to Check if Your Static IP Address is Working on a New Modem Follow these step-by-step instructions to verify if your static IP address is functioning correctly with your newly installed modem. This guide is designed for Windows 11 users. 1. Identifying Your Modem a. Locate the new modem in your Office provided by the Internet Service Provider b. Look for a label on the modem that shows its brand and model number.       Here is an example of what a modem could look like
ARRIS SURFboard SBG7600AC2 AC2350 Dual-Band DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router c. Write down this information for future reference. 2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable a. Find the Ethernet cable. It looks like a thick phone cord with larger plugs on each end. b. Locate the Ethernet port on your modem. It's usually labeled "LAN" or has a symbol that looks like a square with arrows. image of modem to computer diagram c. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into this port on the modem. d. Plug the other end into your computer's Ethernet port. It's usually on the side or back of your laptop, or on the back of your desktop computer.       Some Laptops will not come with an Ethernet Port, you might need to have an adaptor
3. Configuring Your Static IP Address in Windows 11 a. Click the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner of your screen. b. Type "Settings" and click on the "Settings" app when it appears. c. In the Settings window, click on "Network & Internet." d. Click on "Ethernet" in the left sidebar. e. Click on your Ethernet connection (it might be named "Ethernet" or have your network adapter's name). f. Scroll down and click on "Edit" under "IP assignment." g. In the "Edit IP settings" window, click the dropdown menu and select "Manual." h. Turn on the "IPv4" switch. i. Enter the static IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). j. Enter the DNS server addresses provided by your ISP. k. Click "Save" to apply the changes. 4. Checking Your Connection and Speed a. Open your web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge). b. Try visiting a website (e.g., www.google.com) to see if you have internet access. c. If the website loads, your static IP is working. d. To check your speed, go to www.speedtest.net and click "Go." e. Wait for the test to complete and note down your download and upload speeds. 5. Undoing the Changes (Returning to Automatic IP Configuration) If you need to revert to your previous settings: a. Follow steps 3a to 3e from above. b. Click "Edit" under "IP assignment." c. In the "Edit IP settings" window, select "Automatic (DHCP)" from the dropdown menu. d. Click "Save." If you encounter any issues or your internet doesn't work with the static IP, please contact us at 704-598-4700

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