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SMC8002CM Installation Guide
12
Connecting Power
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Locate the power receptacle at the rear of the cable modem.
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Plug the AC power supply cord into the power connector at the rear of cable
modem.
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Connect the AC power cord to the power adapter.
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Plug the 3 -prong end of the power cord into a standard electrical power outlet at
the site. The POWER LED on the front of the unit indicates that the power is being
supplied to the unit when it is connected and operational. The cable modem is
meant to be left powered on at all times, and therefore, has no power switch.
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Turn on the power for all other equipment, and wait for the devices to complete
their startup processes.
Warning:
Never remove the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is
available.
Connecting a PC to the Cable Modem with an Ethernet Cable
***Please note that you can use either Ethernet or USB at one time, but not both simultaneously. ***
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Use the straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the cable modem.
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the cable modem's Ethernet port at the
rear of the unit.
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Press the cable end firmly into the cable modem’s Ethernet receptacle and connect
the other end to your PC.