The G54 operates as a Wi-Fi cable modem and provides Internet access to devices (up to 253 devices) in the home network.  Setting the G54 in Bridge mode disables the router and wireless functions and will operate as a cable modem. A device directly connected to the G54 with an Ethernet cable will receive the Public IP address from the Cable Provider for Internet access. Installation of a Wi-Fi router will be required to provide Internet access to multiple devices in the home network. This document contains the following sections:
Enabling Bridge Mode
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Â Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â Â Â
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.Â
NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - Click the Enable button for the Bridge Mode option. The Warning pop-up window will appear. Â
NOTE: Bridge mode is unavailable if WAN over Ethernet is enabled.Â
 - Click the OK button on the Warning pop-up window. The G54 will reboot to complete the bridge mode setup. Â
 - The G54 has now been configured for bridge mode. A device directly connected to the G54 with an Ethernet cable will receive the Public IP address from the Cable Provider for Internet access.
NOTE: Because the G54 is operating as a cable modem with no router functionality, some settings will no longer be available, such as Parental Controls and Connected Devices. These settings along with the Wi-Fi will need to be configured within the router that is connected to the G54.Â
Disabling Bridge Mode
- Connect a device via Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the G54.
 - Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.   Â
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.Â
NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - Click the Disable button for the Bridge Mode option. The Warning pop-up window will appear. Â
 - Click the OK button on the Warning pop-up window.
 - Allow a few minutes for the G54 to turn on the router functionality and enable the Wi-Fi.
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