Installing Your Modem; Requirements; System Requirements For Internet Service; Getting A High-Speed Internet Account - Cisco Linksys DPC3008 User Manual

Linksys DPC3008/EPC3008

Installing Your Modem

Requirements

Before installing the modem, make sure that your system meets the
requirements listed below .

System requirements for Internet service

To make sure that your modem operates efficiently for high-speed Internet
service, you must have:
• An Internet-capable computer or Internet appliance equipped with an
Ethernet port
• An active cable input line
• An Internet connection
To access the user guide for this product, you must have a CD or DVD drive .

Getting a high-speed Internet account

You may need a high-speed Internet account in order to take full advantage of
this modem's features . If you do not have a high-speed Internet account, your
service provider will set up your account and become your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) .
You will need to give your service provider information about the modem
in order to use the high-speed Internet features of the modem . Refer to the
system label on the back of your modem for this information .

If you already have a high-speed Internet account

If you already have a high-speed Internet account, you will need to give your
service provider the serial number and MAC address of the modem . Refer to
the system label on the back of your modem for this information .

Modem information

You will need to give your service provider the following information, which is
printed on the bar code label attached to the modem:
•
The serial number of the modem . The serial number consists of a series of
decimal characters preceded by S/N .
• The CM Media Access Control (CM MAC) address of the modem . The CM
MAC address consists of a series of hexadecimal characters preceded by
CM MAC .
•
Other MAC address numbers as needed .
The following illustration shows a sample bar code label; the image may vary
from the label on the actual product .
Write down these numbers in the spaces provided:
Serial number _______________________
MAC address ________________________

Positioning your modem

The ideal location for your modem is where it has access to outlets and other
devices . Think about the layout of your home or office, and consult with your
service provider to select the best location for your modem . Read this user
guide thoroughly before you decide where to place your modem .
Recommendations:
• Choose a location close to your computer if you will also use the modem
for high-speed Internet service .
• Choose a location that is near an existing RF coaxial connection to
eliminate the need for an additional RF coaxial outlet .
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