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Install the Cable Modem
WARNING:
To prevent possible damage to equipment, disconnect any other telephone service before connecting your cable modem to the same wires.
Hazardous electrical voltages can exist on the telephone, Ethernet, or coax cable wiring. Be sure to disconnect AC power from all devices while installing your service.
All wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock.
Telephone connections to an installed home telephone wiring network should be done by a qualified installer. The cable telephone service provider may offer professional installation and connection to the home telephone wiring network. A fee may be charged for this service.
2Power off your PC and other networking device; then, unplug them from the power source.
3Connect the active RF coaxial cable from your service provider to the coax connector labeled CABLE on the back of the cable modem.
Note: To connect a TV, DHCT,
4Connect your PC to the cable modem by connecting one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your PC, and the other end to the yellow ETHERNET port on the back of the cable modem.
Note: To install more than one Ethernet device on a cable modem that has only one Ethernet port, use an external
5If your cable modem supports digital telephone service (VoIP), connect one end of a telephone jumper cable (not included) to a telephone outlet in your home or to a telephone or fax machine. Then connect the other end of the jumper cable to the appropriate
Notes:
–Make sure to connect your telephone service to the correct
–In North America, cable modems have
–Telephones that require electrical connectors other than
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