Installing the Hardware (Cable Modem and Power Adapter) continued
6 Plug the cable modem’s power adapter into the cable modem’s power jack and into a grounded electrical outlet or surge protector that is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
7 You must now install the software drivers provided on the Installation CD. Be sure to follow the instructions (below) for your specific operating system.
8 Plug in the computer (and television).
Installing the Software Drivers
After installing the hardware, use the software driver installation procedure for your computer’s operating system.
Installing the Software Drivers (Windows XP OS)
This section explains how to install the cable modem using the USB Connections with the Windows XP operating system (OS).
1Power on the computer. After the computer boots up: a Windows detects the cable modem.
b The Found New Hardware screen appears. Click Next.
2 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Note: This installation will complete automatically.
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