RCA THG540 user manual Connections and Setup

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

1.Before you begin, close all open applications and dialog boxes as they may interfere with your Voice over IP Cable Modem installation.

2.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. A menu of options appears.

3.Click “Install RCA Cable Modem.” If the options menu does not automatically appear:

A.Go to the “Start” menu on the Windows menu bar, then click “Run.”

B.Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive followed by :\Thomson.exe.

C.Click “OK” to begin installation.

4.The Installation Wizard checks your computer to make sure you have the minimum configuration specifications required to install the Voice over IP Cable Modem.

5.The Installation Wizard prompts you to attach a coaxial cable to the connector labeled CABLE on your Voice over IP Cable Modem, and to the wall connection for your cable service.

If you’re using a splitter, click on “Installing a splitter.” The splitter diagram appears. When you’re finished, hit the “Back” button.

6.Click “Next” to go to the next screen.

7.The Installation Wizard prompts you to attach the power supply. Use only the power supply that accompanied this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.

A.Insert the plug from the AC power supply into the POWER AC ADAPTER jack on your Voice over IP Cable Modem.

B.Plug the other end of the power supply into the AC outlet.

C.Click “Next” when you have finished connecting the power supply.

8.The next step begins an automated installation of the USB drivers. This installation may require Windows system files that are not currently located on your hard drive. If the Installation Wizard needs those files, you will be asked to insert your Windows Operating System CD-ROM. Click “OK” to continue.

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Contents THG540 Voice Over IP Cable Modem Euro-DOCSIS compliant Important InformationProduct Information Operating InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents What’s on the CD-ROM Introduction Voice over IP Cable Modem FeaturesAccessing the Diagnostics Display through 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 What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job Relationship among the DevicesWhat the Modem Does 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 QuestionsCan’t get the modem to establish an Ethernet connection General TroubleshootingAll of the lights are flashing in sequence Don’t hear a dial tone when I use a telephone Service Information Glossary Additional Information Fore more information
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