RCA THG540 user manual Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer

This section of the manual explains how to connect your cable modem to the USB or Ethernet port on your computer and install the necessary software. Please refer to Figure 1 to help you connect your cable modem for the best possible connection.

Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem

1.Locate the Cable TV wire. You may find it one of three ways:

a.Connected directly to a TV, a Cable TV converter box, or VCR. The line will be connected to the jack which should be labeled either IN, CABLE IN, CATV, CATV IN, etc.

b.Connected to a wall-mounted cable outlet.

c.Coming out from under a baseboard heater or other location. See Figure 1 for the wiring example.

Notes: For optimum performance, be sure to connect your cable modem to the first point the cable enters your home. The splitter must be rated for at least 1GHz.

Fig. 1: Basic Home Wiring

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Contents THG540 Voice Over IP Cable Modem Euro-DOCSIS compliant Important InformationProduct Information Operating InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Voice over IP Cable Modem Features Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROMWhat’s on the CD-ROM Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable Modem Computer RequirementsCable Modem Overview Front Panel MTA OFF Flash MTA Dhcp MTA SNMP/TFTP Rear Panel Wall Mounting Relationship among the Devices What the Modem DoesWhat the Modem Needs to Do Its Job Contact Your Local Cable Company Important Information Please verify the following with the cable companyAttaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single ComputerUSB Connection to One Computer Important Connection InformationConnections and Setup Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection USB Connection Without Using the Installation WizardConnections and Setup Connections and Setup Using Windows Me for USB Connection Using Windows XP for USB Connection Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Ethernet Connection to One Computer Ethernet Hub Connection Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable ModemTelephone or Fax Connection Activating the Cable Modem Additional Information Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral Troubleshooting All of the lights are flashing in sequenceCan’t get the modem to establish an Ethernet connection Don’t hear a dial tone when I use a telephone Service Information Glossary Additional Information Fore more information