How to configure arris modem for better speed of internet connectivity?

Internet connectivity can be the cause of concern using Arris modem at some cases. To better the connectivity of the Arris modem it is recommended to either reconfigure the settings entirely or troubleshoot the internet problem.

Login to the Web Interface on the Arris Gateway over the IP address http://192.168.0.1 to manage the setup of the Arris Gateway. Use the default username as “admin” and password as “password” for login. Following are the recommended settings to better the internet connectivity of Arris modem:

• Enable Wireless: Checked
  
• Wireless Network Name (SSID): select the name
  
• Tx Power Level: High
  
• Broadcast Network Name (SSID): Checked
  
• Channel: Auto
  
• Language: English
  
• Security Mode: WPA/WPA2-PSK
  
• Encryption Algoriths: TKIPAES
  
• Pre-Shared Key: Select a password
  
• WPS Enable: Checked
  
• Encryption Mode: PBC

To overcome the internet connectivity problem for the cable modem follow the steps:

1. Click “Start” and move to the “Control Panel”.
   
2. Double click on the option “Network Connections” and open the window.
   
3. Now click on ‘Local Area Connection’. Now select ‘Properties’ from that.
   
4. Window of ‘Inter Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties’ appears. Set the page items to ‘Obtain automatically’ and click on Advanced.
   
5. In the ‘Advanced TCP/IP Properties’ window ensure that the ‘IP Field’ is ‘DHCP Enabled’.
   
6. Both fields should be empty on the DNS tab. Highlight the data in the field and click on the ‘Remove’ button to delete the details.
   
7. Click on WINS tab to proceed.
   
8. As the WINS tab appears, check the option ‘Enable LMHOSTS’. Now once the ‘WINS’ tab matches click on the ‘OK’ button.
   
9. If all the steps are implemented correctly it means that the check or set up of Ethernet connection settings are incorporated.

If none of the steps for troubleshooting helps in fixing the issue, then contact the support experts for Arris modem better speed connectivity. Support experts would provide the best cost effective solution for the resolution of the issues.