3Com HomeConnect 3CR29220, Руководство по началу работы

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hard disk space; (2) applications running simultaneously
with the modem which use varying amounts of your
computer’s resources; (3) the capacity of the Internet
service you order from your provider; (4) changing network
traffic levels depending when and where you go online.
Contacting Your Local Cable Provider
In order to use your cable modem, you need to set up an
Internet access account with your local cable provider.
Before contacting your cable provider to setup an account,
have the following information handy:
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The modem’s serial number, model number, and Media
Access Control (MAC) address. The serial number
appears on the white bar code label on the back of the
modem and consists of 10 characters preceded by the
text “SN=”. In the following example label image, the
serial number is 6LZ1377410. Your cable modem’s
model number is
3CR29220 . In the following example
label image, the model number is 20-0591-000. The
MAC address appears on the white bar code label on
the back of the modem and consists of 12 characters
preceded by the text “EA =”. In the following example
label image, the MAC address is 00104B377410. Write
all three of these numbers in the following blanks for
future reference.
Serial number: SN= __________________
Model number: 3CR29220
MAC address:
EA = __________________
You should now contact your local cable provider and verify
the following:
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The cable service to your home supports two-way cable
modem access. If your cable company does not provide