The DHCP reservation setup assigns a permanent IP address from your DHCP to a device on your network.
If you are having trouble connecting new devices to your modem, you can go to step 7 below to disable DHCP reservations and remove all devices from the reservation list.
NOTE: Depending on your model, your modem's user interface may appear slightly different from the images below.
1. Connect a device, such as a computer or tablet, to the internet through WiFi or using an Ethernet cable connected to your modem.
2. Open a web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 into the web address field.
3. Log in to the modem's settings interface (Modem GUI) using your Admin Username and Admin Password. Note that these are different from your wireless network name (SSID) and WiFi password (security key).
4. Select the Advanced Setup icon in the main menu.
5. Select "DHCP Reservation" in the left sidebar. This menu option may appear in the LAN Settings section or in the IP Addressing section, depending on your model.
6. Follow the steps to enable DHCP reservations.
Note: If you are having trouble connecting new devices to your modem, follow Step 7 below to disable DHCP reservations.
7. Follow the steps to disable DHCP reservations:
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