You'll be protected with the PipeRider cable modem PipeLock feature. When you are not actively using the
Internet, you can turn PipeLock on with the touch of a button, making your computer inaccessible to outsiders.
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What’s the difference between an Ethernet connection and a USB connection?
Both are
An Ethernet connection requires that an Ethernet card be installed in your computer, and that the computer be configured for TCP/IP. With the addition of an Ethernet hub, multiple computers (up to 15 with Windows) can be connected to a single PipeRider cable modem.
A USB connection can be used if your computer has an available USB port. Although no card installations are necessary with USB, the installation of a USB driver (included on this CD) is required. The USB interface does not allow for more than one computer to be connected to the PipeRider.
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Can I connect more than one computer to the PipeRider?
Yes, if you’re using an Ethernet connection (Windows only). You can connect up to 15 computers to the Internet using a single PipeRider cable modem, and enjoy all the benefits of instant access on multiple machines at the same time. Simply plug the cable modem output into an Ethernet network hub, and then wire each computer to the hub. Call your service provider for more details.
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If I buy a new computer or change operating systems, will the PipeRider cable modem still work?
Yes. As long as the operating system is among those supported by the PipeRider cable modem (see System Requirements for details), you can continue to access the Internet with your cable modem. If you are using a USB
data interface and you switch to a new operating system, you may have to install a new USB driver (included on this CD). The computer will automatically search for the correct USB driver. Refer to the Installation portion of
this CD for more details.
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What special care does the PipeRider cable modem require?
Please refer to the Safety Information section for details.
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How will a power outage affect the PipeRider cable modem?
When the power comes back on, the cable modem will go through its normal
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Will the PipeRider cable modem be affected if I have additional devices connected to my computer's USB port?
Yes, it is possible that the addition of other devices to the USB port could degrade the performance of the cable modem. This is because other devices can use up bandwidth that the cable modem would otherwise be using.
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