Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections
Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable Modem
Overview
You can connect the Cable Modem to your PC using either the Ethernet port or the USB port. If you use the USB port, you will also have to install a USB driver on your PC. If you are using the Cable Modem’s Ethernet port, proceed to the “Connection Using the Ethernet Port” section. If you are using the Cable Modem’s USB port, proceed to the “Connection Using the USB Port” section.
Connection Using the Ethernet Port
1.Power off your PC. If you have an existing cable modem that you are replacing, disconnect it at this time.
2.Connect the coaxial cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable company to the Cable port on the back panel of the Cable Modem. (The other end of the coaxial cable should be connected according to the ISP or cable company’s instructions.)
3.Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet port on the back panel of the Cable Modem.
4.Connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable to the
5.Connect the included power adapter to the Power port on the back panel of the Cable Modem. Connect the other end to a standard electrical outlet.
6.The Power LED on the front panel of the Cable Modem should light up and remain lit.
7.Power on your PC.
8.Contact your cable ISP to activate your account. Your cable ISP will need the MAC address for the Cable Modem in order to set up your account. The
Congratulations! The installation of the Cable Modem is complete.
NOTE: Make sure that you have TCP/IP installed on your computer. For more information, refer to “Appendix B: Windows Help.”
Figure 3-1: Connect the Coaxial Cable
Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
Figure 3-3: Connect the Power Cable
NOTE: To activate your
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Overview