NETGEAR CM212 manual 1Prepare for Installation, USB Connection, Ethernet Connection

1Prepare for Installation

Before installing the CM212 cable modem, you should have active (two-way) cable service and an Internet account with your cable provider.

Note: If you’re connecting a single computer to the modem, you may use either the modem’s USB or Ethernet port. If you’re connecting more than one computer, you must use the Ethernet port combined with a Router.

USB Connection

If you’re connecting the modem to one computer using the USB port, you must have:

•Windows® 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, or XP.

•An available USB port in the computer.

•A USB cable.

Note: There is one USB cable in the box with the cable modem.

Ethernet Connection

If you’re connecting the modem to one or more computers, for each computer you must have:

•An available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) – either built-in or from a network interface card (NIC) installed on the PC.

•TCP/IP networking installed.

•Windows® computers: Client for Microsoft® Networks software installed.

Note: TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on most Windows computers. Please see Windows Help if you need help installing either on a Windows computer.

•A Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet patch cable.

Note: There is one cable in the box with the cable modem.

Additionally, if you want to connect more than one computer to the modem, you need:

•A Ethernet router, hub, or switch (for example, RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway).

Note: If using a hub or switch, you may need to get additional IP addresses from your ISP.

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