WARNING:

•Hazardous electrical voltages can be present on any connected wiring. USB 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 USB Network Devices?

To connect USB devices

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

Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing with these instructions. See How Do I Install USB Drivers, earlier in this guide, for more information on installing the USB drivers.

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

2.Connect the USB port on the cable modem to your computer.

3.Connect one or more USB network device to the cable modem.

Note: If you want to connect more than one USB network device to the cable modem or to your computer, you will need to purchase and install a USB hub.

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 that provides the telephone service. 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 USB devices are working properly.

Note: You will not be able to check the front panel LED status indicator on the cable modem until after at least one USB network device is connected and operating on the network.

27