Brand: Motorola
Category: Networking
Document Type: Quick Start Guide
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Quick Start Guide for MR1700
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:55 p.m.
Warranty Information
MTRLC LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a warranty period of 2 years.
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First connect the MR1700's yellow Ethernet cable between the MR1700's WAN port and the Ethernet port of a cable modem, DSL modem, fiber optic modem, or an in-building network used for Internet access. If you are using a modem, turn it off now. For some modems, this requires you to remove the power backup battery. After the modem is off for at least 10 seconds, turn it back on. (If it has a backup battery, replace that first.)Power up your MR1700
Connect the supplied power cube between the MR1700's power jack and a working electrical outlet. Most users will plug the MR1700 into their cable or DSL modem and use the MR1700's default settings. In the unlikely event that you are using a static IP address or want to terminate a PPPoE connection, see the full-length User Manual at www.motorolanetwork.com/MR1700manual for further assistance. If you do not know that you need these settings, then most likely you do not.Connect Your Devices
Wireless You can connect wirelessly by using the Wi-Fi SSID/Network Name and Wi-Fi Password/Key printed on the label on the bottom of the MR1700 router. Wired You can also connect your computer, game station, or other device with an Ethernet cable between the computer and one of the Ethernet LAN jacks on the router. Try to browse the Web using a device connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to the MR1700. If browsing works, Congratulations! Your MR1700 is working. If your MR1700 is NOT working, see Troubleshooting Tips below.Troubleshooting and error codes
| Why can't I connect to the Internet after installing my router? |
| Check that the power cube jack is correctly plugged into the router and that that the power cube is plugged into a live outlet. |
| Verify that the cable between the router and modem (or Ethernet jack if connecting to an in-building network) is plugged into the router's WAN jack. |
| If you're using a modem, check that it's powered up and connected to the Internet. |
| Check that the modem that the router is plugged into is powered on and connected to the Internet. |
| If you are installing the router at the same time as a new cable modem you may have to wait up to 15 minutes for the cable modem to connect to the Internet. |
| Try using another device to access the Internet. If you are using a computer plugged into the router's Ethernet port, try connecting to the router with a wireless device such as your mobile phone. As a reminder, the Wi-Fi SSID/Network Name and Wi-Fi Password/Key are printed on the label on the bottom of your router. |
| Your computer might not be set up to use the router as its gateway. Restarting your computer will force it to receive the correct gateway information from the router. |
| Verify that your modem or external network is connected to the Internet. Plug a computer directly into your modem or external network and check that your service is working. |
| What if I am connected wirelessly but my connection seems slow or keeps dropping? |
| Please re-read the Improving Wireless Performance section above. |