System Requirements; Recommended Hardware; Windows; Macos - Arris Touchstone DG3260 User Manual

If the Data Gateway was provided by your cable company, they already have the required
information.
In addition, you should ask your cable company the following questions:
Do you have any special system requirements or files that I need to download after I
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am connected?
When can I start using my Data Gateway?
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Do I need a user ID or password to access the Internet or my e-mail?
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System Requirements

The Touchstone Data Gateway operates with most computers. The following describes
requirements for each operating system; see the documentation for your system for details
on enabling and configuring networking.
To use the Data Gateway, you need DOCSIS high-speed Internet service from your cable
company.

Recommended Hardware

The following hardware configuration is recommended. Computers not meeting this
configuration can still work with the DG3260, but may not be able to make maximum use
of DG3260 throughput.
CPU: P4, 3GHz or faster
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RAM: 1GB or greater
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Hard drive: 7200 RPM or faster
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Ethernet: Gig-E (1000BaseT)
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Windows

Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8. A supported Ethernet or
wireless LAN connection must be available.

MacOS

System 7.5 to MacOS 9.2 (Open Transport recommended) or MacOS X. A supported
Ethernet or wireless LAN connection must be available.

Linux/other Unix

Hardware drivers, TCP/IP, and DHCP must be enabled in the kernel. A supported
Ethernet or wireless LAN connection must be available.
Release 32 STANDARD 1.0 March 2015
Copyright ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2015. All Rights Reserved.
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