
Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem
Back Panel Ports
The Cable Modem’s ports are located on the back panel.
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| Power Port | The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter. | 
| Reset Button | The Reset button allows you to clear the Cable Modem’s connections and set the Cable | 
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 | Modem to the factory defaults. | 
| Ethernet Port | The Ethernet port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC or other Ethernet | 
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 | network device using a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable. | 
| USB Port | The USB port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC using the included USB cable. | 
| Cable Port | The Cable port is where you will connect the cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). | 
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 | This is a round coaxial cable, like the one that connects to the back of your cable box or | 
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 | television. | 
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Back Panel Ports
