Usb Connection - Using The Installation Wizard - THOMSON RCA DCM245 Manual

Below are important points to remember before you connect the cable modem:
•
You should have a Windows® 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me (Millennium
Edition) or Windows 2000 operating system to use the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connection.
• You must choose one connection only: Ethernet or USB.
• Do not attempt to connect one computer to the Ethernet port and another computer
to the USB port using the same cable modem.
• For Ethernet connections, go to page 23.
USB Connection - Using the Installation Wizard (when available)
If you received an Installation/Quick Start kit with the purchase of your modem, you
should use the software provided in that kit. If not, the cable modem CD included with
your modem contains the drivers, Installation Wizard, and other information you need to
install your cable modem. The Installation Wizard serves as your step-by-step guide to
connecting and configuring your cable modem.
1. Before you begin, close all open applications and dialog boxes as they may interfere
with your cable modem installation.
2. Insert the RCA cable modem CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. A menu of
options appears (fig.3).
3. Select "Install RCA Cable Modem."
• If the options menu does not automatically appear:
A. Go to the Start menu on the Windows menu bar, then select Run.
B. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive followed by :\rca.exe (for example: d:\rca.exe).
C. Click "OK" to begin installation.
CONNECTING THE CABLE MODEM
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