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Getting Started • Before You Begin
SBV6220 DOCSIS 3.0 Digital Voice Modem • Installation Guide
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Getting Started
Before You Begin
Take the following precautions before installing the SBV6220:
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Wait until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.
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To avoid potential shock, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or other
power source before disconnecting it from the modem’s rear panel.
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To prevent overheating the modem, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides
of the device. Do not open the device. Refer all service to your Internet Service
provider.
Minimum System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements:
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Computer with Pentium
®
class or better processor
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An established cable Internet connection
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Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP™, Windows Vista
®
, Macintosh
®
, UNIX
®
, or Linux
®
operating system
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Any web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer
®
, Netscape Navigator
®
, or
Mozilla
®
Firefox
®
Note:
Make sure all the latest service packs and patches for your operating system are installed on
your computer.
Ethernet Connection
You can connect any combination of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, or Linux
computers to the SBV6220 LAN using an Ethernet connection. Your computer must
have one of the following Ethernet cards with the proper driver software installed:
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Ethernet (10Base-T)
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Fast Ethernet (100Base-T)
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High-speed Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) — A GigE Network Interface Card is
needed to achieve the maximum data throughput rates.
