What comes in the AT&T internet kit?
You get an internet starting kit whenever you sign up for the AT&T internet service, which lets you access the internet. This covers the setup instructions, wires you connect your gadgets on, and the modem or gateway your house is linked to AT&T via. Setting up the AT&T internet equipment package may be much simplified with knowledge of what is to be anticipated.
The Main Piece – The Modem/Gateway
The modem or gateway is the core of the kit. This device links your home network to the broader AT&T internet network through your phone line, coaxial cable, or fiber optic cable based on your service provider.
For DSL customers, you will get a modem that will connect you through the phone jack. Many of the contemporary AT&T DSL modems are routers that allow users to connect wireless devices via a WiFi signal.
The crucial piece of hardware is usually known as a gateway whether the consumer is an AT&T Fiber or a standard cable internet user. Though it may also be a router, a gateway performs all the same tasks as a modem and comes with extra capabilities like a Wi-Fi connection, more than one Ethernet connector, and higher dependability.
Should you be enrolled in any of the AT&T Fiber 100, 300, or 1,000 Mbps plans, you will be eligible for the newest AT&T WiFi Gateway device, WiFi 6 with robust signal strength and speed.
Cables and Wires
The AT&T kit also includes cables needed to connect devices to a new modem or gateway that you will receive. This typically includes:
- Power cable: Is used to connect the modem/gateway to an electrical outlet
- Phone cable: For DSL customers, to connect the DSL modem to the phone jack
- Coax cable: If you have a cable internet service, this guide will explain how to connect a cable modem/gateway to the coax outlet.
- Ethernet cable: An ethernet cable of about 3-6 feet long for fast wired connections
Having a spare ethernet cable apart from the provided one will be useful for connecting more networked devices. In the case of WiFi, there would be no need for any cables of any kind.
Set-Up Guide
Being able to understand how to set up your new AT&T Internet is crucial in ensuring that it is up and running as soon as possible. The equipment kit contains a quick start guide booklet that outlines: The equipment kit contains a quick start guide booklet that outlines:
- Instructions on how to connect the modem/gateway to the phone line, coax outlet, or fiber terminal
- Instructions for establishing a connection through WLAN or Ethernet ports
- Web-based access to the modem/gateway settings can be done through any web browser.
- Troubleshooting tips
AT&T also offers additional complicated tutorials on its website that you can use in case something goes wrong. And if anything goes wrong, you can always consult AT&T technical support.
Power and Other Essentials
While the modem/gateway kit forms the core of what you need, you’ll want to have a few additional items ready for connecting devices: While the modem/gateway kit forms the core of what you need, you’ll want to have a few additional items ready for connecting devices:
- Power outlet - Make sure the modem/gateway is close to an electricity socket where you can connect the power cord. Do not place outlets near areas where valuable appliances and accessories are plugged into the main switch of the house.
- Device to connect: Be prepared with a computer, phone, or another device that can be connected wirelessly or through a cable to check the connection.
- Web browser - To configure the modem/gateway to manage your home WiFi network, you will require an internet browser application such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
- Patience and time – This is especially the case if one is seeking to set up internet and WiFi for the first time and this will need 15-30 minutes of one's time while doing it from the start.
No Extra Hardware Needed
Another aspect of AT&T home internet is that without any doubt modem/gateway kit is the most complete one in terms of the hardware provided. You do not have to lease or purchase any extra equipment like signal boosters or mesh Wi-Fi systems for a powerful internet connection in your house, unlike with some other providers. In most cases, the WiFi that is integrated into the AT&T gateway is sufficient for most home needs.
However, if you find that there are still areas that lack connectivity, you can invest in other networking accessories such as a mesh system or WiFi range extender. However, there are no mandatory requisites to purchase or lease additional hardware.
When the AT&T tech arrives to deliver that brown box with your new modem/gateway, you’ll know that it holds the essential hardware to bring the beams for fast and steady internet to your home. Next to the setup guide, connecting cables to your devices, and configuring settings are then simply a matter of software. Don’t worry, with a methodical approach, you’ll be browsing your favorite sites in no time!
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