How to Connect a Router to a Modem: 7 Easy Steps for Fast, Secure Home Internet (2025)
Set up your router and modem in minutes. Follow this 7‑step guide for a faster, more secure Wi‑Fi network—ideal for any home or small office.
The Actiontec MI424WR Router sets a new industry standard for performance, increasing service speeds up to 1 Gbps wired (with Gigabit Ethernet interface) and 300 Mbps wireless, thanks to its new 802.11n wireless chipset. Able to support multiple value-added, bandwidth-intensive applications, this modem router combo for Verizon Fios can handle multiple high-throughput media streams simultaneously, including standard and HDTV-based video programming and feed personal video recording functionality from multiple HD set-top boxes or other digital storage devices to multiple TVs in the house. Own yours today & start saving on your monthly modem rental fee! The Industry’s First Dual-Core 64-bit Processor
Actiontec’s MI424WR router features an advanced hardware design including an industry-first 64-bit, dual-core processor. The router’s 64-bit architecture provides a substantial performance improvement over the 32-bit devices sold. The MI424WR router’s MIPS core offers further performance improvement and additional instructions for networking applications reducing the number of cycles needed for even greater CPU efficiency. Actiontec MI424WR Compatibility
The MI424WR Rev I is compatible with Verizon services. We always recommend calling your provider before you place your order with us, even if they’re listed here. Compatibility with your provider does not mean that this device will work well with your service plan and in your area. As always, we cover all of our modems with our activation guarantee, as long as it’s on your provider’s approved list. Substantial Protection and Security Features
With all that data coming in, the security features had better be first-rate, and the Actiontec MI424WR Router doesn’t disappoint. The MI424WR router ships with wireless encryption using WPA2 turned on by default. The router offers enterprise-level security, including a fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, denial of service protection, and intrusion detection to keep unwanted visitors from accessing the user’s network. It also offers user-defined site blocking by URL and keyword, the ability to customize filtering policies for each computer, and user notification of attempted access to restricted sites. What’s Included:
Will this work with my internet company?
This Actiontec modem is primarily used and is compatible with Verizon & Verizon Fios service in most areas. To verify that this model will work in your area, always contact your service provider’s customer service prior to placing your order with us to confirm that this model will work with your service plan. Some service plan speeds may not be supported.
Set up your router and modem in minutes. Follow this 7‑step guide for a faster, more secure Wi‑Fi network—ideal for any home or small office.
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