SMC8002CM Installation Guide
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INTRODUCTION
The EZConnect USB/ETH cable modem is based on the Broadcom 3350 chipset and is
DOCSIS 1.0 certified. This cable modem provides high speed access to the Internet
through a coaxial cable with a cable service provider. It also utilizes the cable television
network to transmit high-speed data to your PC.
This user’s guide describes how to set up and use the EZConnect USB/ETH cable
modem. Before installing the cable modem, you should read this installation guide
thoroughly to ensure proper operation.
ACRONYMS
CM
Cable Modem. A device that converts the data collected from the Internet
and sent to a home through a cable TV company's line into data that a PC
can understand. The modem lets you to connect to the Internet without a
telephone line. Cable modems can ferry data up to 38 mbps downstream
and from 200 kbps to 10 mbps upstream. The transmission rate will depend
on your service provider.
CMTS
Cable Modem Termination System. A data-switching system that routes
data between cable modem users and the Internet.
DOCSIS
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. A cable TV industry
standard set by CableLabs for cable modems. This standard ensures that
certified modems can be used by all U.S. cable systems that market
broadband connections.
RF
Radio Frequency.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The primary protocol
used on the Internet, TCP/IP supports data communication across
interconnected networks and applications. All PCs connected to the
Internet use TCP/IP to communicate with each other.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. A port that connects up to 127 peripheral devices —
including modems, printers, scanners, keyboards and PC mice — to a
single PC in a networking arrangement.