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The installation procedure is separated into five steps. Please take note of them before
proceeding with the installation. The installation checklist below will help you verify
each process.
Installation Check List
Item
1
Ensure the selected location is free of dust and meets all the
following requirements:
l Near the cable drop connection and power source.
l Install cable modem on a stable and flat surface.
Cables can reach all devices that need to be connected.
Ensure the bottom, sides, and rear of the cable modem
are clear of obstructions.
2
Check your PC environment:
l Verify PC to be connected to the cable modem has an
Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP
networking enabled or a USB port is available.
l The cable modem does not support the USB and
Ethernet Port at the same time. Please choose one
connection type.
l The cable modem supports Ethernet NIC in all
Microsoft Windows operation systems.
l The cable modem supports USB in Microsoft
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me.
3
Connect the cable modem's F-connector to the cable TV
coaxial drop cable. (If you also subscribe to cable TV
services, install a cable splitter/directional coupler when
applicable.)
4
Attach the end of the power adapter cord into the cable
modem's power connector and connect the other end to the
power plug. Plug the cable modem's power adapter into the
wall outlet. Check if the cable modem's power LED is on
and initialized.
5
Power on all other devices: PCs, Ethernet hub and all other
equipment when applicable.
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