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Arris NVG558 Router - Setup - Configure Ethernet Connections

2026-10-15 07:06:21.397

Arris NVG558 Router - Setup - Configure Ethernet Connections

Here's how to configure Ethernet connections on your NVG558 router.
Requirements:
  • Computer with an Ethernet interface.
  • Ethernet cable.
  • IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS info for installations not using DHCP.

Configure TCP/IP for Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10

  1. Click the
    Start menu
     and type 'network and sharing' into the Search box.
  2. Select
    Network and Sharing Center
     when it appears.
  3. Click
    Change adapter settings
     from the left-side menu.
  4. Right-click on your local area connection icon and select
    Properties
     to open the Properties window.
  5. Select
    Internet Protocol Version 4
     (TCP/IPv4) and click
    Properties
     to configure TCP/IPv4.
    If your service provider requires TCP/IP version 6, select
    Internet Protocol Version 6
     (TCP/IPv6) and click
    Properties
     to configure TCP/IPv6.
  6. For either TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6, select
    Obtain an IP address automatically
     and
    Obtain DNS server address automatically
     , unless instructed otherwise by your service provider.
  7. Click
    OK
     to accept the new settings and close the Properties window. Then click
    Close
     to back out of the remaining setup screens.

Configure TCP/IP for macOS

  1. Open System Preferences, either by choosing
    System Preferences
     from the Apple menu or by clicking the
    System Preferences icon
     in the dock.
  2. Click the
    Network icon.
  3. Choose
    Automatic
     from the Location drop-down menu, and
    Built-in Ethernet
     from the Show menu.
  4. Choose the TCP/IP tab, if necessary.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • To use TCP/IPv4:
      1. Choose
        Using DHCP
         from the 'Configure IPv4' menu.
      2. If necessary, click the
        Renew DHCP Lease
         button.
    • If your service provider requires TCP/IPv6:
      1. Click
        Configure IPv6
         near the bottom of the previous window.
      2. Choose Automatically from the 'Configure IPv6' drop-down menu and click
        OK.
  6. Close the System Properties application.