Cisco Systems DPC3008CC manual Installing Your Modem, Requirements, Positioning your modem

Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008

Installing Your Modem

Requirements

Before installing the modem, make sure that your system meets the requirements listed below..

System requirements for Internet service

To make sure that your modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, you must have:

•• An Internet-capable computer or Internet appliance equipped with an Ethernet port

•• An active cable input line

•• An Internet connection

To access the user guide for this product, you must have a CD or DVD drive..

Getting a high-speed Internet account

You may need a high-speed Internet account in order to take full advantage of this modem’s features.. If you do not have a high-speed Internet account, your service provider will set up your account and become your Internet Service Provider (ISP)..

You will need to give your service provider information about the modem in order to use the high-speed Internet features of the modem.. Refer to the system label on the back of your modem for this information..

If you already have a high-speed Internet account

If you already have a high-speed Internet account, you will need to give your service provider the serial number and MAC address of the modem.. Refer to the system label on the back of your modem for this information..

Installing Your Modem

Modem information

You will need to give your service provider the following information, which is printed on the bar code label attached to the modem:

•• The serial number of the modem.. The serial number consists of a series of decimal characters preceded by S/N..

•• The CM Media Access Control (CM MAC) address of the modem.. The CM MAC address consists of a series of hexadecimal characters preceded by CM MAC..

•• Other MAC address numbers as needed..

The following illustration shows a sample bar code label; the image may vary from the label on the actual product..

Write down these numbers in the spaces provided:

Serial number _______________________

MAC address ________________________

Positioning your modem

The ideal location for your modem is where it has access to outlets and other devices.. Think about the layout of your home or office, and consult with your service provider to select the best location for your modem.. Read this user guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your modem..

Recommendations:

•• Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the modem for high-speed Internet service..

•• Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to eliminate the need for an additional RF coaxial outlet..

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