How To Hook Up Xfinity Cable Box And Internet?
How to get your Xfinity cable box and internet set up may sound daunting but it is a very easy process provided you follow the right procedure. Here, I will guide you through all that you need to do to get your high-speed internet started.
What You'll Need
Before we get started, let's go over the equipment you'll need: Before we get started, let's go over the equipment you'll need:
- Xfinity cable box
- An Xfinity modem (either borrowed from Xfinity or your compatible model)
- Coaxial cables
- Ethernet cable
- Television with an available HDMI port
- Internet modem/access point (if establishing a connection through a wireless network)
Step 1: Connect the Xfinity Modem To connect the Xfinity modem, the following steps are followed;
The first of the five components of your home that you need to get connected is your Xfinity cable modem. With this device, you can be able to access the internet.
If you rented an Xfinity gateway modem, it will also have an in-built router for the WiFi connection. If not, you can only connect a separate router on your own once the modem starts to function.
Here are the steps to connect your Xfinity modem:
1. Select a central point within the living space and plug the modem close to a coaxial outlet. Do not put it in a box or at a distance from your primary appliances and devices.
2. Connect the cable connector on the wall to the coaxial connection on the back of the modem using a coaxial cable. Ensure that the leads are well-fixed.
3. Connect the modem’s power cord to a power outlet and switch it on. Give it some time, several minutes to be precise, to load and come with its settings.
4. Wait until the status lights located on the front of the modem show that it is properly connected. The ‘Online’ light or otherwise should look like a solid one. If you are not sure, try reading the modem instructions.
Once these modem lights are correct, you have set your primary Xfinity internet connection!
The procedure of configuring the cable box proceeds in two stages:
We'll then have your Xfinity Cable box connected up. We will then get your Xfinity Cable box configured:
5. Choose where—probably close to the TV—you want to install the cable box.
6. After connecting a coaxial cable to a wall cable port, then fastening the other end to the "Cable In" port on the rear of the cable box.
7. Connect an HDMI TV socket straight to the HDMI socket on the cable box.
8. After plugging in the cable box power cord into an outlet, turn on the cable box.
9. You have to choose the remote control button on your TV labeled HDMI input that is linked to your cable box. You need to find an Xfinity guide or a display screen.
Should you choose to see live TV or utilize the on-demand services, your Xfinity cable box should now be turned on.
Step 3: wirelessly or over Ethernet connect Internet devices.
Connecting your internet devices comes last now that your cable box and modem are set up: Connecting your internet devices comes last now that your modem and cable box are set up:
WiFi Option
Should the Xfinity modem provide WiFi functionality, all you have to do is power your laptops, phones, tablets, and any other device and link them to the new wireless network name shown on the modem sticker. Type the WiFi password, and should it be successful you should have Internet access via the modem router.
Ethernet Option
First, link one of the LAN ports at the rear of the modem/router to the LAN port of the computer or any other device using an Ethernet cable to enjoy a more constant wired Internet connection. This creates a physical path the internet signal travels.
And that is exactly, in great detail, how to set up the internet at your house and connect your new Xfinity cable TV box! Should you have to move services in the future, try to apply these rules. Ask inquiries whenever you have additional ones.
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