Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) settings allow you to set the parameters for how your modem assigns IP addresses to devices on your network.
Proceed with caution! Brightspeed recommends that you keep the default settings for the LAN IP address. Changes to this feature will reset other settings on your modem as well. Proceed only if you understand the technical impacts of this feature.
If you need to restore the default Brightspeed IP addressing values, they are:
NOTE: This article applies to newer Brightspeed modems. Depending on your particular model, you may see slight differences in the features or layout of your modem's user interface.
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 Settings" 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 edit the DHCP settings.
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