Does a router need to be directly connected to a modem?

A router needs to be connected to the modem in order for it to distribute the internet connection to your devices. With that said, there is no need to get a separate modem and router when you’re setting up your home internet connection.

Does modem or router assign IP address?

The cable modem router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the cable modem router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the cable modem router’s LAN IP address.

How does a router assign IP addresses?

The router sends a DHCP request and gets assigned an IP address based on the MAC address of the wan interface. The ISP has a table of known Mac addresses for the hardware they provide their customers, and they assign a specific public IP to each router connecting to them.

Can you get Internet without a modem?

Yes you can connect to internet without a modem if your internet service provider gives you connectivity through Ethernet or WiFi. There are some local providers who just drop an ethernet cable which you can connect to your system or they let you connect to their wireless access points.

Does a router need an IP address?

A router will generally use a static IP address for its WAN interface (the side of the router that faces the Internet). That means that the router does have to be manually configured with that address.

Do modems have an IP address?

But, like a router, a broadband modem is a computer with a web based user interface. And, like any device with a web interface, the modem has an IP address. You might think that to address a modem by its IP address, you would have to connect a computer directly to the Ethernet port of the modem.

Does a modem have an IP address?

Unfortunately, Android phones typically have no built-in tool for finding your router’s IP address.

What’s the difference between a router and a modem router?

Your modem is a box that connects your home network to the wider Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at once and also allows them to talk to one another without having to do so over the Internet.

What is the assigned default gateway address of the cable modem?

The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the cable modem router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the cable modem router’s LAN IP address.

How do I assign an IP address to a cable modem router?

Specify the range of IP addresses that the cable modem router assigns: In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the cable modem router. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of the IP addresses.

Should I use the default IP addresses of my router?

For one, you will be a bit safer by not using the defaults. This is because some malware targets routers by their default IP address. Also, some devices on the Local Area Network work best with a fixed, permanent IP address and the defaults for your router may not allow for any fixed IP addresses.

Do I need a modem to connect to the Internet?

Do I need a modem to connect to the internet?” and so on. Can a router work without a modem? The simple answer is yes, it can. The router provides a Wi-Fi connection between your devices and assigns IP addresses to all of them.