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What You Need to Install Your Cable Modem CMX
I I n n c c l l u u d d e e d d : :
Cable modem
Cable modem power supply
RJ-45 network cable
Rubber feet and stacking clips kit
Cable Connections CD-ROM
This Quick Installation Guide
User's Guide & Reference
PN 1.024.1970-00
Copyright
3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and U.S. Robotics
are registered trademarks and Connections is a trademark of 3Com
Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Any other
trademarks, trade names, or service marks used in this manual are the
property of their respective owners.
Quick Installation Guide
N N o o t t I I n n c c l l u u d d e e d d : :
A PC running Windows 95 (or later) or a Macintosh
running System 7.5 (or later) with TCP/IP protocol
installed (see the "Before You Begin" section in the
included User's Guide & Reference for more information
about installing TCP/IP)
An active two-way cable line
An active Ethernet port or network interface card (NIC)
installed in your computer
A 7/16 inch (or adjustable) wrench for securing the cable
line to the modem
A screwdriver, pushpins, and screws (for optional wall-
mounting). The screw heads should be at least 0.2" (5mm)
in diameter for them to be properly captured in the slot. If
you are using wood screws, use #6 pan heads or
equivalent.
CMX
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Summary of Contents for 3Com 3CR292-DE56
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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
Copyright 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and U.S. Robotics are registered trademarks and Connections is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Any other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. -
Page 2: Hardware Installation
11 in the User’s Guide & Reference for more information) If you plan to stack the modem on top of 3Com OfficeConnect products, you will need the stacking clips included with your modem (see page 13 in the User’s Guide & Reference for more information) Place the modem where it will be near your computer and the cable outlet, leaving plenty of room to guide the cables away from the modem without crimping the cables. -
Page 3: Installing The Cable Connections Cd-Rom
Connect your cable modem to your computer and the cable line. Use the diagrams below as a guide. See the section titled “Cable Modem Hardware Installation” in the User’s Guide & Reference for detailed instructions. Power up the cable modem. Plug the cable modem power supply into a wall outlet. After your cable modem completes start up and initialization (both the Cable modem Power and Cable modem Status LEDs are lighted solid green), power up your computer, launch your Web browser and experience the Internet at blazing speeds using your new U.S. -
Page 4: Cable Modem Operation
Cable Modem Operation Once your cable modem is properly installed and power supply is connected to AC power, it should automatically scan for the active cable modem channel from your cable company’s server. Once the front panel LEDs indicate the modem is connected to the server, all you need to do is launch your Internet or e-mail software and you’re ready to work online. - Page 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL-MOUNTING THE CABLE MODEM Wall-mounting Template See other side for basic instructions. For complete instructions, see the User's Guide & Reference .
- Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALL-MOUNTING THE CABLE MODEM Remove this template from Place the template at least 20" (50 cm) this Installation Guide . above and parallel to the floor. al l-m nt in S ee g Te ot he F or m pl r si at e...