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Introduction
What Are the System Requirements for Internet Service?
To ensure that your cable modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet service,
verify that all of the Internet devices on your system meet or exceed the following
minimum hardware and software requirements.
Note:
You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.
Minimum System Requirements for a PC
A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater
32 MB of RAM
Web browsing software
CD-ROM drive
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
MAC OS 7.5
32 MB of RAM
System Requirements for an Ethernet Connection
A PC with Microsoft Windows 95 operating system (or later) with TCP/IP
protocol installed, or an Apple Macintosh computer with TCP/IP protocol
installed
An active 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed
System Requirements for a USB Connection
A PC with Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system
A master USB port installed in your PC or your Apple Macintosh computer