How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?

How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?

You can use your cable modem to access the Internet, and you can share that Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one connection among many devices is called networking.

Connecting and Installing Internet Devices

You must connect and install your cable modem correctly to access the Internet. Professional installation may be available. Contact your local cable service provider for further assistance.

To connect devices

The following diagram illustrates one of the various connection options that are available to you.

RF

 

 

Cable

 

Power

 

 

 

 

Supply

 

Cable

 

 

Splitter

Power Supply

Cable-Ready TV,

VCR, or Set-Top

Converter

RF

Cables

 

Ethernet

PC

 

 

 

Cable

 

CABLE

 

 

 

Home Telephone Wiring

USB

 

Line 1

ETHERNET

 

 

TELEPHONY

ILINE2 ILINE1

 

 

RESET

 

POWER

15VDC

 

Home Telephone Wiring

Line 2

T11700

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