WARNING:
•Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. Ethernet wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the gateway cable modem before attempting to connect to any device.
•To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your gateway cable modem to other devices.
How Do I Install Wireless Network Devices?
To install wireless network devices
Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper gateway cable modem operation when using wireless network devices.
Follow these steps to install the gateway cable modem for accessing wireless network devices.
1.Select locations for wireless network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Wireless Network Devices, earlier in this guide.
2.Connect and install the wireless network device(s).
3.Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the gateway cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or
4.After all connections are complete, insert the AC power adapter cord into the DC POWER connector on the back of the gateway cable modem, and then plug the power adapter into an AC power source. The gateway cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network that provides the telephone service. In some unusual circumstances, this process may take up to 5 minutes. The gateway cable modem is ready for use when the CABLE status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously.
Some 2.4 GHz cordless telephones can interfere with wireless signals. Unplug and disconnect any cordless phones until your wireless network is operating properly.
5.Verify that all wireless network devices are working properly.
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