Do I need to turn off the cable modem ?

Q & A

Q: How to connect the cable modem to the hub/switch ?

A:Cable Modem is connected to the uplink port on the hub/switch. Or use cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the normal port on the hub/switch. Please make sure that hub/switch supports 10BASE-T. Cable modem supports only 10BASE-T.

PCPC

10BASE-T

HUB/ Switch

Cross-over Cable or connect to uplink port

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Cable Modem

Q:Do I need to turn off the cable modem ?

A:You can leave cable modem on all the time.

Q: How can I connect multiple PC to the cable modem?

A:You can use hub or switch for physical connection. Cable modem is controlled by Cable Operator to allow how many PCs is available. Please contact local Cable Operator to activate multiple PC under the cable modem.

Q: Where can I download the driver for Cable modem?

A:The cable modem is a stand-alone device that have an Ethernet Port. All workstations or hub must have a 10 Base T Ethernet port or card to connect to the cable modem. Since the cable modem is a stand alone device, there is no special driver needed on the workstation.

Q: How can I configure the modem and get monitoring information from the modem?

A: The modem can only be configured and monitored by your cable operator.