HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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The connectors and switch on the rear panel from right to left are:
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CABLE: F-Connector
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USB: USB Connector
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ETHERNET: Ethernet 10/100BaseT RJ-45 connector
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RST: Reset-to-Default push button
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12VDC: Power connector
2.2 Installation Procedure
This cable modem equips USB and Ethernet interfaces. You can choose
either one to connect to the cable modem. Go to Section 2.2.1, if your
computer has installed TCP/IP and Ethernet card with 10/100BaseT
capability. Go to Section 2.2.2, if your PC has USB port and the operating
system is Microsoft Windows 98/Me or Windows 2000/XP.
2.2.1 Installation Procedure for Ethernet Interface
Follow the following instructions for proper installation:
Step 1:Make sure your computer meets the system requirements in Section
1.2.
Step 2:Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television
Company) to the CABLE connector on the modem.
NOTE:
To speed up the initial cable modem registration process, the coaxial
cable should be connected to the modem prior to the power
connector.
Step 3:Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the
ETHERNET
connector on the
modem, connect the other end with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
on your computer.
Step 4: Plug the power adapter into the
POWER
connector of the modem.
Step 5: Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
