Cisco DPC3008 User Manual page 30

Chapter 2 Installing the DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem
Connect the Cable Modem
The following installation procedure ensures proper setup and configuration for the
cable modem.
1 Choose an appropriate and safe location to install the cable modem (close to a
power source, an active cable connection, and your PC-if using high-speed
Internet). For assistance, go to Where Is the Best Location for My Cable Modem?
(on page 9).
2 Power off your PC and other networking device; then, unplug them from the
power source.
3 Connect the active RF coaxial cable from your service provider to the coax
connector labeled CABLE on the back of the cable modem.
Note: To connect a TV, DHCT, set-top, or VCR from the same cable connection,
you will need to install a cable signal splitter (not included). Always check with
your service provider before using a splitter as a splitter may degrade the signal.
4 Connect your PC to the cable modem by connecting one end of the yellow
Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your PC, and the other end to the yellow
ETHERNET port on the back of the cable modem .
Note: To install more than one Ethernet device, use an external multi-port
Ethernet switch(s) or a cable router (not provided).
5 Locate the AC power adapter provided with your cable modem. Connect the
barrel connector end of the power adapter into the POWER input on the back of
the cable modem. Then, plug the AC power adapter into an AC outlet to power-
up the cable modem.
Note: If your Cable Modem is equipped with a power switch (located on the
back panel), make sure that the switch is in the ON position to power-up the
Cable Modem.
The cable modem will perform an automatic search to locate and sign on to the
broadband data network. This process may take up to 2-5 minutes. The cable
modem will be ready for use when the POWER, DS, US and ONLINE LEDs on
the front panel of the cable modem stop blinking and remain on continuously.
6 Plug in and power on your PC and other home network devices. The LINK LED
on the cable modem should be on or blinking.
7 At this point, the installation is complete and you can begin surfing the Internet.
Note: If your PC does not have Internet access, refer to How Do I Configure
TCP/IP Protocol? (on page 20) for information on how to configure your PC for
TCP/IP. For Internet devices other than PCs, refer to the DHCP or IP Address
configuration section of the User Guide or Operations Manual for those devices.
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WARNING:
Hazardous electrical voltages can exist on the Ethernet or coax cable wiring. Be
sure to disconnect AC power from all devices and carefully follow all
instructions below.
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