RCA THG540 user manual Introduction Voice over IP Cable Modem Features, What’s on the CD-ROM

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Introduction

Voice over IP Cable Modem Features

zProvides two-line telephone service

zCapable of receiving data at rates of up to 38 Megabits per second

zAble to send and receive data over the cable line

zAble to connect multiple computers through Ethernet, USB at the same time (if applicable and your service provider offers multiple computer connections)

zPlug-and-play operation for easy setup and installation

What’s on the CD-ROM

Insert the cable modem CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive to view troubleshooting tips, the internal diagnostics, and other valuable information.

Note: You might need to use the CD-ROM to install the USB driver if you are connecting via the USB port.

CD-ROM Contents:

zLinks to RCA and Thomson web sites

zElectronic file of the instruction book in additional languages

zUsage and troubleshooting tips

Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM

A button on the CD-ROM menu called “Look at Diagnostics” (found under the “About My Cable Modem” menu) launches your browser and displays status and diagnostic information stored within the modem in HTML format.

Your PC must receive an IP address assignment from the cable company’s server, over the cable network. You may want to “bookmark” the IP address in your browser after the diagnostics page is displayed.

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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
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