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Before you begin:
This guide covers only the most common situations. Please refer to the full User's Guide on the CD-ROM for
any special circumstances.
Package Contents
SpeedStream cable modem
Quick start guide
Extended warranty card
Power supply
USB cable
You will also need:
Installation of your cable modem will require one or more of the following items which can be purchased at
most electronics retailers or may be supplied by your service provider.
Ethernet adapter
Coaxial cable
(Your computer may
already have this installed)
Requirements:
• Cable internet connection (provided by your cable company)
• For Ethernet connection:
- A PC running Windows 95 (or later) operating system or a Macintosh computer running system
7.6 (or later) operating system
- An available Ethernet port on your PC, or an available PCI slot for installing an Ethernet network
interface card
• For USB Connection:
- A PC running Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
- CD or diskettes for Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
- An available USB port on your PC.
NOTE: The USB setup does not support the Macintosh Operating System, Windows 98 First
Edition, or Windows NT.
Step
NOTE: Do not use both USB and Ethernet ports simultaneously, only one can be used at a time. If you need to switch
between the ports, you must switch the cable modem off before doing so.
Choose either the USB or Ethernet port for installation.
Need help choosing?
Ethernet Points
• Fast and easy installation
• Supports any Windows operating system and Macintosh
• No software required
• Can be used with home networking equipment to share cable Internet service between multiple
SpeedStream
®
computers
USB Points
• Fast and easy installation
CD containing
Safety and
• No need to configure Ethernet NIC (network interface card)
documentation and
Certifications
• Allows only one computer to connect to the cable modem
USB driver
• Requires driver software installation
To Install with Ethernet Connection
NOTE: Ethernet connection installation does not need any software. Make sure that your computer has an Ethernet
port available. If no Ethernet port is available, you will need to install an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card). Refer to
your PC user manual for installation procedures.
1.
Power off the computer.
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
2.
Connect one end of the coaxial cable (not included) to the cable modem's cable connector. Connect the
other end of the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet. Be sure not to bend or over tighten the cable as this
may strain the connector and cause damage. If you plan to connect the cable modem and television to
the same wall outlet, you must use a cable line splitter (not included).
3.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the cable modem's Ethernet port and the other end of the cable
to the Ethernet port on the PC.
4.
Plug the cable modem's power adapter into the cable modem's power jack and into a wall outlet or surge
protector.
5.
If the POWER, ENET, SYNC, and READY indicator lights are solidly lit, the cable modem is working
properly.
6.
Verify that TCP/IP is installed properly. Also make sure that your Internet connection is set up
appropriately. Refer to Appendix A and B on the back of this guide.
Cable line splitter
(Optional)
Power Supply
Hardware Installation
1
Optional:
Use Crossover (Xover) cable
when connecting to a hub or
switch without an "Uplink" port
Hub
To install with USB Connection
1.
Power off the computer.
2.
Connect one end of the coaxial cable (not included) to the cable modem's cable connector. Connect
the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet. Be sure not to bend or over tighten the cable
as this may strain the connector and cause damage. If you plan to connect the cable modem and
television to the same wall outlet, you must use a cable line splitter (not included).
3.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the cable modem's USB port and the other end of the cable to
the USB port on the PC.
4.
Plug the cable modem's power adapter into the cable modem's power jack and into a wall outlet or
surge protector.
5.
You are now ready to install the driver software.
Power Supply
Hardware installation is complete. See reverse for USB driver software installation
procedures.
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