Introduction

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

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

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 or your Apple Macintosh computer

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