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2 Getting Started
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Signing Up for Internet Service
You must sign up with an Internet Service provider to access the Internet and other online
services. To activate your service, call your local Internet Service provider and have the following
information available:
•
For data service, you will need the MAC address,
HFC MAC ID
, printed on the
.
•
For telephone service, you will need the MAC address,
MTA MAC ID
, printed on the
System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements:
•
Pentium
®
class or better processor
•
An established cable Internet connection
•
Any web browser such as Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
®,
Netscape Navigator
®
, or Mozilla
®
Firefox
®
•
Microsoft Windows
®
XP™, Windows Vista
®
, Macintosh
®
, UNIX
®
, or Linux
®
operating system
Note
: Make sure all the latest service packs and patches for your operating system are installed on your
computer.
Ethernet Connection
You can connect any combination of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, or Linux computers
to the SBV6120 LAN using an Ethernet connection. Your computer must have one of the
following Ethernet cards with the proper driver software installed:
•
Ethernet (10Base-T)
•
Fast Ethernet (100Base-T)
•
High-speed Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) – A GigE Network Interface Card is needed to
achieve the maximum data throughput rates
Note:
The Ethernet card must already be installed in your computer before you install the digital voice
modem.
