Before You Begin; Introduction; Cable Modem Features - 3Com HomeConnect 3CR29220 Getting Started Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased a modem
featuring a pioneering new technology, making Internet
access possible at speeds previously only imagined! This
external cable modem is one part of a comprehensive
communications system that utilizes the cable television
network to deliver high-speed data to your computer. Data
is requested and sent over the cable television network at
burst rates of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps)*. This
chapter explains how to prepare your computer system for
cable modem installation.
* Actual speeds will vary depending on computer
hardware, applications, service offered by your Broadband
Service Provider, and network traffic.

Cable Modem Features

Cable line bandwidth allows user data rates of up to 38
megabits per second (Mbps)*, faster than 56K analog
modems, ISDN, or ADSL
Two-way design means that the cable modem sends
and receives data over the cable line
Plug and play operation ensures easy setup and
installation
DOCSIS-compliance ensures interoperability with cable
suppliers
3Com's extensive technical support organization
provides you with the quick answers you need to get up
and running
* NOTE: Please note that the following factors affect the
speeds you may experience: (1) your computer equipment
and configuration, including the speed of your processor,
the amount of RAM on your system, and your available
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