3Com 8R-002700-00, Getting Started Manual

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Please read these installation instructions thoroughly before installing
your cable modem.
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If you use your current cable line for cable television access, your cable
company can also install an additional line for use with your cable
modem.
CAUTION: Your cable company will provide a cable connection. Do not
attempt any rewiring without first contacting your cable company.
You Will Need
These Items
Included
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Cable modem
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Cable
Connections TM
CD-ROM
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This Guide
You will also need
the following
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A PC running the Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0
operating system or higher with these minimum requirements:
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Pentium 133MHz (or higher) processor
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At least 16 MB of RAM
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At least 5 MB of free hard disk space
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An available PCI expansion slot
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An analog modem
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Windows installation CD-ROM
NOTE: If you do not have a Windows installation CD-ROM, you may be
able to find the required files on your hard drive. Use the path
c:\windows\options\cabs or c:\win95 (where "c" is the letter for your hard
drive) instead of the CD-ROM path referred to in these instructions where
applicable. If this path does not work, you will need to contact the vendor
who supplied your copy of Windows to obtain a Windows installation
CD-ROM.
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Active cable line
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POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) phone line. This is the standard
telephone line found in most homes. It is important NOT to use a
digital phone line. If you are unsure which type of phone line you
have, contact your local telephone company.