Operating instructions

Before You Begin
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Hardware and Software Requirements
This section provides hardware and software requirements for connecting your
cable modem to a PC for high-speed Internet service.
Note: You will also need an active cable input line and an Internet connection.
PC Requirements
 A PC with a Pentium MMX 133 processor or greater
 32 MB of RAM
 Netscape or Internet Explorer
 CD-ROM drive
Macintosh Requirements
 MAC OS 7.5 or later
 32 MB of RAM
Ethernet Requirements
 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 10/100Base-T Ethernet network interface card (NIC) installed in your
PC
USB Requirements
 A PC with a Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
operating system
 A host USB port installed in your PC
Telephony Requirements
 RJ-11 telephone jacks to connect to home telephone wiring to conventional
telephones or fax machines
Contacting Your Local Service Provider
Before you can use your cable modem, you need to have a high-speed Internet
access account. If you do not have a high-speed Internet access account, you need to
set up an account with your local service provider. Choose one of the two options in
this section.