Usb Port Connection - Comcast WCG200 User Manual

3. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the LAN ports on the back of the
Cable Gateway, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Make sure there is an Ethernet cable connected from the Cable Gateway to
every PC that you want on your local network. If you are connecting more
than four PCs to the Cable Gateway via Ethernet, you will also need to con-
nect a hub or switch to the Cable Gateway.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Cable Gateway,
as shown in Figure 3-4. Plug the other end of the
power adapter into the electrical outlet, preferably
a surge protector.
5. Turn on the Cable Gateway.
6. Contact Comcast to activate your account. They will need what is called a
MAC Address for the cable modem capability of your Cable Gateway in
order to set up your account. The 12-digit modem MAC address is printed
on a bar code label on the bottom of the Cable Gateway. Once you have
given them this number, Comcast should be able to activate your account.
7. Then, turn on the first PC that you want to use to configure the Cable
Gateway.
Important: Make sure to contact Comcast with your
MAC Address to activate your account.
Go to "Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs."
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Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4

USB Port Connection

First, make sure that all the devices that you'll be working with are powered
down, including your PCs and the Cable Gateway.
Figure 3-4
1. Connect the coaxial cable that is provided by Comcast to the Cable port that
is on the back of the Cable Gateway, as shown in Figure 3-4.
2. Connect one end of a USB cable to your PC's USB port and connect the other
end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the Cable Gateway, as
shown in Figure 3-4.
3. Connect the power adapter to the Cable Gateway, as
shown in Figure 3-5. Plug the other end of the power
adapter into the electrical outlet, preferably a surge pro-
tector.
4. Turn on the Cable Gateway. Then, turn on your PC.
5. During the boot up process, your computer should recognize the device and
ask for driver installation.
6. Next, you will need to install the USB Driver. Continue to the USB Driver
section for your PC's operating system. Make sure to return to step 7 in this
section after you install the driver.
7. Contact Comcast to activate your account. They will need what is called a
MAC Address for the cable modem capability of your Cable Gateway in
order to set up your account. The 12-digit MAC address is printed on a bar
code label on the bottom of the Cable Gateway. Once you have given them
this number, Comcast should be able to activate your account.
Important: Make sure to contact Comcast with your
MAC Address to activate your account.
Go to "Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs."
Figure 3-5
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