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wayjac
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Re: [Modem] Help with Motorola 3360 Modem and router configurati

said by CECat:

Oh! So, if I connect the spare laptop to one of the router's empty ports, but set its IP to match the modem's subnet, then I can contact the modem through it?

Correct
said by CECat:

If so, then what is the second router port needed for?

Connecting the modem and router this way uses two router lan ports

Here's a picture that shows the connections
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Thank you!!! Almost idiot-proof

One (hopefully) last question --- do the spare laptop AND the router now have to be on the same subnet as the modem, or just the spare laptop?

REALLY appreciate all your help, Wayjac!

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said by CECat:

One (hopefully) last question --- do the spare laptop AND the router now have to be on the same subnet as the modem, or just the spare laptop?

If the spare laptop is the only computer you want to access the modem. Only the spare laptop needs to use the same subnet as the modem