NETGEAR CM212 manual Resetting TCP/IP Properties Windows

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For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 9). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 10).

Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows)

If you’re on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following procedure before contacting technical support.

Windows 98/Me

1. Click the Start button and then click Run.

2. Type winipcfg and then click OK.

3. Select your Ethernet adapter.

4. Click Release All and then Renew All.

5. Verify that you have a valid address and click OK.

Windows 2000

1.Click the Start button and then click Run.

2.Type CMD and click OK.

3.Type ipconfig/release.

4.Type ipconfig/renew.

5.Verify that you have a valid address and close the window.

Windows XP

1.Open My Network Places.

2.Click View Network Connections (Network Tasks).

3.Click your enabled LAN connection.

4.Click Repair this connection (Network Tasks).

5.Verify that you have a valid address and close the window.

Note: You’ll find the TCP/IP information in the Details area.

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Contents Page Installation Overview IntroductionWhat’s in the Box CM212 Broadband Cable ModemUSB Connection 1Prepare for InstallationEthernet Connection Install the Cable Modem Cableusb Configure the Computer to Work with Modem Select CD-ROM Drives and click Next Page Windows Operating System Click OK twice and click Close Restart the computer Macintosh Operating System Linux or Unix Operating SystemTest the Connection Sharing Your Cable Internet with Multiple Computers Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the modemCable light doesn’t light up USB or Ethernet light doesn’t light upResetting TCP/IP Properties Windows Modem Specifications Environmental SpecificationsGlossary of Terms Cable Modem System RequirementsVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Technical Support Support Information