NETGEAR CM212 manual 1Prepare for Installation, USB Connection, Ethernet Connection

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1Prepare for Installation

Before installing the CM212 cable modem, you should have active (two-way) cable service and an Internet account with your cable provider.

Note: If you’re connecting a single computer to the modem, you may use either the modem’s USB or Ethernet port. If you’re connecting more than one computer, you must use the Ethernet port combined with a Router.

USB Connection

If you’re connecting the modem to one computer using the USB port, you must have:

Windows® 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, or XP.

An available USB port in the computer.

A USB cable.

Note: There is one USB cable in the box with the cable modem.

Ethernet Connection

If you’re connecting the modem to one or more computers, for each computer you must have:

An available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) – either built-in or from a network interface card (NIC) installed on the PC.

TCP/IP networking installed.

Windows® computers: Client for Microsoft® Networks software installed.

Note: TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on most Windows computers. Please see Windows Help if you need help installing either on a Windows computer.

A Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet patch cable.

Note: There is one cable in the box with the cable modem.

Additionally, if you want to connect more than one computer to the modem, you need:

A Ethernet router, hub, or switch (for example, RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway).

Note: If using a hub or switch, you may need to get additional IP addresses from your ISP.

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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