RCA THG540 Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer , Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer

This section of the manual explains how to connect your cable modem to the USB or Ethernet

port on your computer and install the necessary software. Please refer to Figure 1 to help you

connect your cable modem for the best possible connection.

Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem

1. Locate the Cable TV wire. You may find it one of three ways:

a. Connected directly to a TV, a Cable TV converter box, or VCR. The line will be connected

to the jack which should be labeled either IN, CABLE IN, CATV, CATV IN, etc.

b. Connected to a wall-mounted cable outlet.

c. Coming out from under a baseboard heater or other location. See Figure 1 for the

wiring example.

Notes: For optimum performance,

be sure to connect your cable

modem to the first point the cable

enters your home. The splitter

must be rated for at least 1GHz.

Fig. 1: Basic Home Wiring

Contents

Main Important Information CAUTION Euro-DOCSIS compliant Page Page Table of Contents Page Computer Requirements Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable Modem Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only. 3 Cable Modem Overview Front Panel The following illustration shows the front panel of the EMTA machine: The LEDs on the front panel are described in the table below (from left to right): Page Rear Panel Wall Mounting Relationship among the Devices What the Modem Does What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job Contact Your Local Cable Company Please verify the following with the cable company Important Information Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem Important Connection Information USB Connection to One Computer Page USB Connection - Without Using the Installation Wizard Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection Page Page Using Windows Me for USB Connection Using Windows XP for USB Connection Page Page Page Ethernet Connection to One Computer Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable Modem Telephone or Fax Connection Activating the Cable Modem Chapter 2: Additional Information Frequently Asked Questions General Troubleshooting All of the lights are flashing in sequence. I cant get the modem to establish an Ethernet connection. The modem wont register a cable connection (CABLE LINK light not on continuously). I dont hear a dial tone when I use a telephone. Page Glossary