RCA THG540 user manual Connections and Setup

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

9.The Voice over IP Cable Modem installation is now complete. To validate a proper installation, perform the following instructions:

A.Click on the “Start” icon in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.

B.Select “Settings,” followed by “Control Panel.” The “Control Panel” window will appear.

C.Double-click on the “System” icon, and select the “Device Manager.”

D.Scroll down the list until you come to “Network Adapters.” Double-click on “Network Adapters.”

E.The “RCA or Thomson USB Cable Modem” should exist. If “RCA or Thomson USB Cable Modem” does not exist, the Voice over IP Cable Modem was NOT installed correctly.

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Contents THG540 Voice Over IP Cable Modem Important Information Euro-DOCSIS compliantOperating Information Product 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 Computer Requirements Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable ModemCable 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 Please verify the following with the cable company Important InformationConnecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable ModemImportant Connection Information USB Connection to One ComputerConnections and Setup USB Connection Without Using the Installation Wizard Using Windows 2000 for USB ConnectionConnections 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 Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable Modem Ethernet Hub ConnectionTelephone or Fax Connection Activating the Cable Modem Frequently Asked Questions Additional InformationGeneral 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