Operating instructions

Install the Cable Modem
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3 Connect your PC to either the Ethernet port or the USB port using the appropriate
data cable.
Note: You can connect two separate PCs to the cable modem at the same time by
connecting one to the Ethernet port and one to the USB port.
4 Insert the AC power cord into the power connector on the back of the cable
modem, and then plug the other end into an AC power source.
5 Plug in and power on your PC.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, disconnect your telephone company service at the
network interface device (demarcation point) before connecting the cable
modem telephone ports to your home telephone jacks.
6 Connect telephone port TEL1 (or Line 1 depending on your model) to your home
telephone jack. If your home is wired for a second telephone circuit, the connect
TEL2 (or Line 2 depending on your model) to the second telephone circuit.
7 Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector.
Note: Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-top
converter, or a VCR.
8 The cable modem will then begin an automatic search to locate and sign on to the
broadband data network.
Note: This process may take up to 5 minutes. The modem will be ready for use
when the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel stops blinking and
illuminates continuously.
9 Choose one of the following options:
 To configure the TCP/IP protocol for Ethernet, go to Configure TCP/IP (on
page 20).
 To install the USB Drivers for USB, go to Install USB Drivers (on page 23).