How Do I Install USB Drivers?

How Do I Install USB Drivers?

To install USB drivers, your PC must be equipped with a USB network interface and a Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system. This section contains instructions for installing the USB drivers for the cable modem.

Note: If you are not using the USB interface, skip this section.

Installing USB Drivers

The USB driver installation procedures are different for each operating system. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section for your operating system.

Installing USB Drivers on Windows 2000 Systems

1Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation Disk into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

2Wait until the POWER and ONLINE LED status indicators on the front panel of the cable modem illuminate solid green.

3Click Next in the Found New Hardware Wizard window.

4Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New Hardware Wizard window, and then click Next.

5Select CD-ROM drives in the Found New Hardware Wizard window, and then click Next.

6Click Next in the Found New Hardware Wizard window. The system searches for the driver file for your hardware device.

7After the system finds the USB driver, the Digital Signature Not Found window opens and displays a confirmation message to continue the installation.

8Click Yes to continue the installation. The Found New Hardware Wizard window reopens with a message that the installation is complete.

9Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard window. The USB drivers are installed on your PC, and your USB devices are ready for use.

10Try to access the Internet. If you cannot access the Internet, go to Having Difficulty? (on page 28). If you still cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance.

Installing USB Drivers on Windows XP Systems

1Insert the USB Cable Modem Driver Installation Disk into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.

2Wait until the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel of the cable modem illuminates solid green.

3Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) in the Found New Hardware Wizard window, and then click Next.

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