Understand the Cable Modem’s Features

1. Before You Begin

Your new cable modem provides high-speed access to the Internet by an active Internet Connection through your cable service provider. This user guide describes how to set up and use the cable modem. Before installing the cable modem, you should read this user guide to ensure proper cable modem operation.

Understand the Cable Modem’s Features

Your cable modem has the following features to help you access and use the Internet:

•Two-way design allows the cable modem to send and receive data over the cable television network.

•Cable bandwidth allows data rates of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps)*, which is faster than analog modems, integrated services digital network (ISDN), or asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL).

•Using your cable line means that the cable modem is always on, always connected, and does not tie up your phone line.

•Plug-and-play operation through universal serial bus (USB) ensures easy setup and installation.

•Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) compliance ensures interoperability with DOCSIS compliant cable operators.

•Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification ensures interoperability with Microsoft Operating Systems.

*NOTE: Speeds may vary based on the following factors:

•Computer equipment including available RAM and processor speed

•Software applications utilizing your computer’s resources

•Network traffic depending on the time of day

•Limitations set by your Cable Service Provider

Contact Your Local Cable Operator

Before installing you new cable modem, you must contact your local cable service provider to activate your Internet account. Be sure to have the cable modem’s MAC address available, which can be found on the underside of the cable modem.

User’s Guide