How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?

WARNING:

Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. USB wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem gateway 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 cable modem gateway to other devices.

Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper cable modem gateway operation when connecting USB network devices.

Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing with these instructions. See How Do I Install USB Drivers? (on page 26), for more information on installing the USB drivers.

1Select locations for USB network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place USB Network Devices? (on page 33).

2Connect the USB port on the cable modem gateway to your computer.

3Connect one or more USB network device to the cable modem gateway.

Note: If you want to connect more than one USB network device to the cable modem gateway or to your computer, you will need to purchase and install a USB hub.

4Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem gateway. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR.

5After all connections are complete, insert the AC power cord into the POWER connector on the back of the cable modem gateway, and then plug the cord into an AC power source.

6The cable modem gateway begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network. This process may take up to 5 minutes. The cable modem gateway is ready for use when the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously.

7Verify that all USB devices are working properly.

Note: You will not be able to check the front panel LED status indicator on the cable modem gateway until after at least one USB network device is connected and operating on the network.

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