Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup........................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
Voice over IP Cable Modem Features ................................................................................. 1
What’s on the CD-ROM ...................................................................................................... 1
Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM.................................................... 1
Computer Requirements.................................................................................................... 2
Placing the Rubber Feet on the Cable Modem .................................................................... 2
Cable Modem Overview ........................................................................................................... 3
Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5
Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................... 6
Relationship among the Devices ........................................................................................ 7
What the Modem Does ...................................................................................................... 7
What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job................................................................................. 7
Contact Your Local Cable Company ................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer............................................................... 10
Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Cable Modem ............................................................ 10
Important Connection Information .................................................................................. 11
USB Connection to One Computer ................................................................................... 11
USB Connection - Without Using the Installation Wizard ................................................... 13
Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection ........................................................................ 13
Using Windows Me for USB Connection............................................................................ 16
Using Windows XP for USB Connection ............................................................................ 17
Ethernet Connection to One Computer ............................................................................ 21