WARNING:
•Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. Ethernet wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the gateway cable modem before attempting to connect to any device.
•To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your gateway cable modem to other devices.
How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?
To connect Ethernet devices
Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper gateway cable modem operation when connecting Ethernet network devices.
1.Select locations for Ethernet network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices, earlier in this guide.
2.Connect an Ethernet port on the gateway cable modem to your PC.
3.Connect additional Ethernet network devices using the other Ethernet ports on the gateway cable modem, or by connecting an Ethernet hub or router to the gateway cable modem.
4.Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the gateway cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or
5.After all connections are complete, insert the AC power adapter cord into the DC POWER connector on the back of the gateway cable modem, and then plug the power adapter into an AC power source.
6.The gateway cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network. In some unusual circumstances, this process may take up to 5 minutes. The gateway cable modem is ready for use when the CABLE status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously.
7.Verify that all Ethernet network devices are working properly.
You will not be able to check the Ethernet front panel status indicators on the gateway cable modem until after two or more Ethernet network devices are connected to the gateway cable modem.
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