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connecting new router question
Hello, in post https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/your-home-network/new-router-connected-to-existingactivated-modem/680401fadaac742766081144 they said that the cable modem needs to be rebooted when we change out routers. Should the new router be powered up and ethernet plugged in when the modem is rebooted, or should the uld router be removed, the modem rebooted, then the new mpdem connected? Thanks
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EG
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2 months ago
That's what I thought. OK.
Power down / unplug both the modem and the router.
Disconnect the old TP-Link from the Coda56 modem.
Allow the Coda56 to sit for about a minute 60 unplugged.
Plug the Coda56 back in first and allow it to completely boot up until the indicator light(s) on it show a steady connection (lit steadily).
Connect the Banana Pi BPI-R4 to the Coda 56. Then plug it in and let it fully boot up and sync with the modem.
Connect the computer / devices / Wifi devices to the Banana Pi BPI-R4
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NoNoBadPuppy
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2 months ago
Disconnect the old gateway completely. Replace old router with new gateway. Power it on and wait until it boots, then activate the new modem. Once the new gateway has been activated, go in and set the login credentials to the ones that were on the old gateway; that way you will not have to manually rebuild your network.
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EG
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2 months ago
@user_jdf052
For clarity. Are you using a separate cable modem and a separate stand-alone router, or are you using a combination modem / router gateway device ?
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EG
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2 months ago
Still not completely clear... You say that you are going to use the other poster's method. So, are you wanting to connect the Banana Pi BPI-R4 to the Coda56, or are you replacing both of these with a Comcast-rented combination modem / router gateway device ?
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EG
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2 months ago
It's my pleasure ! Is the Coda 56 already activated for service ?
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EG
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2 months ago
Then you're all set. No need for any credentials. Please post back with how it goes.
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EG
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2 months ago
You're quite welcome ! Glad you got it squared away ! Be well ! Now closing your solved topic.
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