Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup........................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1
Voice over IP Cable Modem Features................................................................................. 1
What’s on the CD-ROM ......................................................................................................1
Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM.................................................... 1
Computer Requirements....................................................................................................2
Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable Modem.................................................................... 2
Cable Modem Overview ...........................................................................................................3
Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................... 5
Wall Mounting................................................................................................................... 6
Relationship among the Devices........................................................................................ 7
What the Modem Does...................................................................................................... 7
What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job.................................................................................7
Contact Your Local Cable Company ...................................................................................8
Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer...............................................................10
Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem............................................................ 10
Important Connection Information.................................................................................. 11
USB Connection to One Computer ...................................................................................11
USB Connection - Without Using the Installation Wizard ...................................................13
Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection ........................................................................13
Using Windows Me for USB Connection............................................................................ 16
Using Windows XP for USB Connection ............................................................................ 17
Ethernet Connection to One Computer............................................................................ 21