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Chapter 2: Installation
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This cable modem equips USB and Ethernet interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem. Go
to the section “Installation Procedure for Ethernet Interface”, if your computer has installed TCP/IP and Ethernet card
with 10/100BaseT capability. Go to the section “Installation Procedure for Ethernet USB Interface”, if your PC has
USB port and the operating system is Microsoft Windows 98/ME/XP or Windows 2000.
Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer
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Follow the steps below for proper installation :
1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the
modem.
Note: To speed up the registration process of cable modem, the coaxial cable should be
connected to the modem prior to the power connector.
3. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to one of the ETHERNET connector on the modem, connect the other end
with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on your computer.
4. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem.
5. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
6. The cable modem will look for the proper cable modem signal in the Cable Television network and process the
initial registration. The cable modem is ready for data transfer after the LED “
Power ” is in solid green.
Note: The RST button at the rear panel is for maintenance purpose only.
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Follow the steps below for proper installation :
1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the
modem.
Note: To speed up the registration process of cable modem, the coaxial cable should be
connected to the modem prior to the power connector.
3. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the modem.
4. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem.
5. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
6. The cable modem will look for the proper cable modem signal in the Cable Television network and process the
initial registration. The cable modem is ready for data transfer after the LED “
Power ” is in solid green.
Note: The RST button at the rear panel is for maintenance purpose only.
Below shows the connection status among the cable modem and your computer.