Before You Begin; Understand The Wireless Cable Modem's Features - Orion 3000 User Manual

1. Before You Begin

Your new wireless cable modem provides high-speed wireless access to the Internet by using
IEEE 802.11b wireless standard and an active Internet Connection through your cable
service provider. This user guide describes how to set up and use the wireless cable modem.
Before installing the wireless cable modem, you should read this user guide to ensure proper
wireless cable modem operation.

Understand the Wireless Cable Modem's Features

Your wireless cable modem has the following features to help you access and use the Internet:
• Wireless connectivity means that you can use your PC just about anywhere in your
home.
• 802.11b compliance ensures interoperability with other 802.11b compliant devices
• Your wireless cable modem supports transmission rates of 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps. If
the signal becomes weak, your wireless cable modem will automatically fall back to
the optimal transmission rate.
• Two-way design allows the wireless cable modem to send and receive data over the
cable television network.
• Cable bandwidth allows data rates of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps)*, which is
faster than analog modems, integrated services digital network (ISDN), or asymmetric
digital subscriber line (ADSL).
• Using your cable line means that the wireless cable modem is always on, always
connected, and doesn't tie up your phone line.
• Plug-and-play operation through universal serial bus (USB) ensures easy setup and
installation.
• Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) compliance ensures
interoperability with DOCSIS compliant cable operators.
*NOTE: Speeds may vary based on the following factors:
• Computer equipment including available RAM and processor speed
• Software applications utilizing your computer's resources
• Network traffic depending on the time of day
• Limitations set by your Cable Service Provider
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