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Introduction
1. Introduction
Your new wireless cable modem provides high-speed wireless access to the Internet by
using IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standard and an active Internet Connection through your
cable service provider. This user guide describes how to set up and use the wireless cable
modem. Before installing the wireless cable modem, you should read this user guide to
ensure proper wireless cable modem operation. U10C019 is a wireless cable router,
while U10C020 is a wired cable router that doesn’t provide WiFi functionality. Other
features are similar with U10C019.
2. Before you begin
Understand the Wireless Cable Modem’s Features
Your wireless cable modem has the following features to help you access and use
the Internet:
Wireless connectivity means that you can use your PC just about anywhere in your
home.
802.11b/g compliance ensures interoperability with other 802.11b/g compliant
devices
Your wireless cable modem supports transmission rates of 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12,
11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps.
Two-way design allows the wireless cable modem to send and receive data over
the cable television network.
Cable bandwidth allows data rates of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps)*, which
is faster than analog modems, integrated services digital network (ISDN), or
asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL).
Using your cable line means that the wireless cable modem is always on, always
connected, and doesn
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t tie up your phone line.
Plug-and-play operation through universal serial bus (USB) ensures easy setup and
installation.
U10C019/U10C020
