Cisco Cable Modem High-Speed WAN Interface Cards
Connecting the Cisco Cable Modem HWIC
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Connecting the Cisco Cable Modem HWIC
To connect the Cisco cable modem HWIC to the router, follow these steps:
Step 1
Verify that the router is powered off.
Step 2
Insert the Cisco cable modem HWIC in the HWIC slot of the Cisco router.
Note
For specific information regarding WIC/HWIC support for the routers that support Cisco cable
modem HWICs, see the hardware installation documentation for your router at
www.cisco.com
.
Step 3
Locate the RF coaxial cable coming from the coaxial cable CATV wall outlet.
Step 4
Install a cable splitter/directional coupler, if needed, to separate signals for TV and computer usage. If
necessary, also install a high-pass filter to prevent interference between the TV and computer signals.
Step 5
Connect the RF coaxial cable to the Cisco cable modem HWIC F-connector. Hand-tighten the connector,
making sure that it is finger tight; then give it a 1/6-turn with a wrench. See
Figure 137
Figure 137
Connecting the CATV Coaxial Cable to the Cisco Cable Modem HWIC
Step 6
Power on the router.
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F connector
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