Where is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?

Where is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?

The ideal location for your 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 service provider to select the best location for your cable modem. Read this user’s guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your cable modem.

Consider these recommendations:

•Position your PC and cable modem so that they are located near an AC power outlet.

•Position your PC and 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 cable modem should not be restricted.

•Choose a location that protects the cable modem from accidental disturbance or harm.

What are the System Requirements for Internet Service?

To ensure that your 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.

Note: 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

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