RCA RCA Broadband Digital Cable Modem, 1537757A manual Cable Modem Overview, What the Modem does

CABLE MODEM OVERVIEW

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Computer	Cable	Cable Company	Internet
	Modem	(Internet Service
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WHAT THE MODEM DOES

The RCA Digital Cable Modem serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal computer and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from the internet into an electronic message that your computer can understand.

WHAT THE MODEM NEEDS TO DO ITS JOB

THE RIGHT CABLE COMPANY

Make sure your local cable company provides internet services that use cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS technology.

THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)

Your cable company must act as your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP is your gateway to the internet. It provides you with all of the information you need to access the internet.

Check with your cable company to make sure you have everything needed to begin; they’ll know if you need to install special software or reconfigure your computer to make your cable internet service work for you.

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