WARNING:

•Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. Ethernet wiring and connections must be properly insulated to prevent electrical shock. Disconnect power from the cable modem before attempting to connect to any device.

•To avoid personal injury, follow these steps in the exact order shown.

CAUTION:

To prevent possible damage to the equipment, disconnect any other service before connecting your cable modem to other devices.

How Do I Connect Ethernet Network Devices?

To connect Ethernet devices

Read the warnings and caution on this page. Then, follow the subsequent installation procedures to ensure proper cable modem operation when connecting Ethernet network devices.

1.Select locations for Ethernet network devices. For more information, see How Do I Select and Place Ethernet Network Devices, earlier in this guide.

2.Connect the Ethernet port on the cable modem to your PC.

3.Connect additional Ethernet network devices by connecting an Ethernet hub or router to the cable modem.

4.Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top converter, or a VCR.

5.After all connections are complete, insert the AC power adapter cord into the DC POWER connector on the back of the cable modem, and then plug the power adapter into an AC power source.

6.The cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the network. In some unusual circumstances, this process may take up to 5 minutes. The cable modem is ready for use when the CABLE status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and illuminates continuously.

7.Verify that all Ethernet network devices are working properly.

Note: You will not be able to check the front panel LED status indicator on the cable modem until after one or more Ethernet network devices are connected to the cable modem.

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