User’s Guide
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If using the wireless cable modem’s Ethernet port:
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A PC running Windows 95 (or later) operating system or a Macintosh computer
running system 7.6 (or later) operating system
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An active Ethernet port on your PC or Macintosh
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If using the wireless cable modem’s Wireless feature:
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A PC running Windows 98 (or later) operating system or a Macintosh computer
running system 7.6 (or later) operating system
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An active wireless client on your PC or Macintosh
Be sure to follow the instructions provided for the port that you want to use.
Using the Wireless feature of your wireless cable modem is the simplest and quickest way to
connect your PC or MAC to the Internet. All you need is an 802.11b/g wireless client that is
connected to your PC or MAC. Depending on your cable service provider, you may be able to
connect multiple wireless clients to your wireless cable modem.
Using the USB port allows you to install the wireless cable modem more quickly and easily
than using the Ethernet port, because you do not have to install and configure a network
interface card (NIC).
USB, however, only enables you to connect one computer to the wireless cable modem.
Using the Ethernet port allows you connect multiple computers to a wireless cable modem
through the use of additional equipment which is not included. Please contact your cable
service provider for more information on using multiple computers.
Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing your wireless cable modem using the Wireless
feature.
Chapter 3 provides instructions for installing your wireless cable modem using the USB port.
Chapter 4 provides instructions for installing your wireless cable modem using the Ethernet
port.
2. Installing the Modem Using Wireless
This chapter explains the process for installing your wireless cable modem using the wireless
feature. First you will install the hardware (wireless cable modem, wireless client (not
included), coax cable (not included), and power adapter).
Installing the Hardware
This section explains how to connect the wireless cable modem to the computer, wall cable
