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How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
How Do I Connect My Devices to Use the Internet?
You can use your cable modem to access the Internet, and you can share that
Internet connection with other Internet devices in your home or office. Sharing one
connection among many devices is called networking.
Connecting and Installing Internet Devices
You must connect and install your cable modem to access the Internet. Professional
installation may be available. Contact your local cable service provider for further
assistance.
To connect devices
The following diagram illustrates one of the various networking options that are
available to you.
Connecting the Modem for High-Speed Data Service
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment, follow these steps in
the exact order shown.
1
Power off your PC and unplug it from the power source.
2
Connect your PC to either the
ETHERNET
port or the
USB
port using the
appropriate data cable. Do not connect your PC to both the Ethernet and USB
ports at the same time. You can connect two separate PCs to the cable modem at
the same time by connecting one PC to the Ethernet port and one PC to the USB
port.
