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LostNtech740
Oct 09, 2025Follower
Xr1000 No Ethernet Cable connected
I have a spectrum Internet, and they recently told me that I needed new equipment and gave me a hitron EN2251 modem same one I had and after installing the new modem, I cannot connect to my router. I...
FURRYe38
Oct 09, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Power OFF the ISP Modem for 15 seconds then back ON while leaving the XR router ON. Don't clone the MAC address unless the ISP requires that.
CAT6 UTP is recommended.