Technicolor - Thomson TCW710 manual What the Wireless Cable Gateway Does

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Wireless Cable Gateway Overview

Cable Internet Service Requirements

•Cable company that offers EURO-DOCSIS-compliant Internet services

What the Wireless Cable Gateway Does

The Digital Wireless Cable Gateway serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal computer and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from the Internet or your computer into electronic messages that can be transported over the same wires your cable company uses to transport video signals.

What the Wireless Cable Gateway Needs to Do Its Job

•The Right Cable Company: Make sure your cable company provides data services that use cable TV industry-standard EURO-DOCSIS technology.

•The Internet Service Provider (ISP): Your cable company provides you access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP is your gateway to the Internet. It provides you with a pipeline to access Internet content on the World Wide Web (WWW).

Check with your cable company to make sure you have everything you need to begin; they’ll know if you need to install special software or re-configure your computer to make your cable Internet service work for you.

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