24 CHAPTER 3: CABLE MODEM CONFIGURATION
situations, where the analog modem and telephone line
quality are both satisfactory, you can disable V.42 error
correction and V.42bis data compression. Disabling V.42
error correction and V.42bis data compression while using a
quality analog modem on a quality telephone line can
improve analog response time and thereby improve your
data throughput.
After you have configured your modem with these
parameters, you should be ready to connect to your cable
data service provider.
Using the Cable Modem TMX
You are now ready to point your browser at any site you
wish or launch your Internet software. As soon as you
initiate Web-based activity, the Cable Modem should dial
out to your BSP's server and establish your connection. This
should happen every time you start your computer now
that you have configured your TMX.
Some Internet applications may produce a “time out” error
while waiting for your connection to be established. This is
normal. Once you’ve established a connection, refresh or
restart your Internet software.
See page 34 for information about interpreting the LEDs on
the front of your TMX.
Summary of Configuration Software Screens
The following is a brief summary of the screens you can
access from the main menu and how they can help you
configure your cable modem and your connection.