Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem?
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Where is the Best Location for My Gateway Cable Modem?
The ideal location for your gateway cable modem is where it has access to outlets and other devices. Think about
the layout of your home or office, and consult with your cable service provider to select the best location for your
gateway cable modem.
Consider these recommendations:
• Position your PC and gateway cable modem so that they are located near an
AC power outlet.
• Position your PC and gateway cable modem so that they are located near an
existing cable input connection to eliminate the need for an additional cable
outlet. There should be plenty of room to guide the cables away from the
modem and the PC without straining or crimping them.
• Airflow around the gateway cable modem should not be restricted.
• Choose a location that protects the gateway cable modem from accidental
disturbance or harm.
• Read this user’s guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your
gateway cable modem.
What are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
To ensure that your gateway cable modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service, verify that all of the
Internet devices on your system meet or exceed the following minimum hardware and software requirements.
You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.

Minimum System Requirements for a PC

• A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater
• 32 MB of RAM
• Web browsing software (Netscape or Internet Explorer)
• CD-ROM drive

Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

• MAC OS 7.5
• 32 MB of RAM

System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection

• A PC with Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP
protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol
installed
• An active 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed PC

System Requirements for a USB Connection

• A PC with Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
• A master USB port installed in your PC