- AT&T Forums Home
- /
- ConnecTech
- /
- Member Discussions
- /
- General Posts
- /
- att 1701 2wire modem
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Mark Topic as New
- Mark Topic as Read
- Float this Topic to the Top
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Printer Friendly Page
att 1701 2wire modem
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Email to a Friend
- Report Inappropriate Content
07-01-2012 09:31:10 PM
I have dsl internet through att.I have a 1 port modem that works fine.I wanted to hook up my other cpu so I bought this 2wire 1701 hg router on ebay.When I hooked it up everything worked fine as far as power is concerned but the middle light which is the broadband connection light stayed orange.the light is supposed to be green.So i reset it and still orange.is this due to the fact that i need to get broadband internet?is it broken?can you recommend me a modem that has wifi.please help
Re: att 1701 2wire modem
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Email to a Friend
- Report Inappropriate Content
07-03-2012 07:29:15 AM
Hi,
Sorry to hear you are having this issue. This modem/router probably needs to be configured. Have you entered in the connection type PPPoE with your AT&T email account and network password?
Thank you,
Will Mertke
I am an AT&T ConnecTech employee and the postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent AT&T’s position, strategies or opinions.
I'm here to help with any technical issues you may have but if you need advanced ConnecTech support over the phone, please visit the
ConnecTech website or call 1-800-344-1734 (Phone support is available 8 am – 11 pm Central Time, 7 days a week)








