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Instant Broadband Series ® EtherFast Cable Modem USB and Ethernet Connection with Use this guide to install: Model No.: BEFCMU10 ver.2 User Guide...
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If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BAR- CODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
Connecting Using the USB Port Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 using a Linksys router and share that speed with everyone on your network. Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium So if you’re ready to enjoy broadband Internet speed, then you’re ready for the...
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection ® Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Package Contents Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection Overview Overview A cable modem is a device that allows high-speed data access (such as to the Internet) via a cable TV network.
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection ® The Back Panel The Backe Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection’s The USB Icon Rear Panel The USB icon shown below marks a USB port on a PC or device. Power Port The Power port is where the included power adapter is connect- ed to the Cable Modem.
EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection Instant Broadband Series The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the (Green) When this LED is on, it indicates that the Cable Modem Power Cable Modem to Your PC is correctly supplied with power. (Green) This LED becomes solid when the Cable Modem is Connecting Using the Ethernet Port Link/Act...
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection Connecting Using the USB Port Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 1. Make sure that you have TCP/IP installed on your computer. If you don’t 1. When the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Setup CD know what TCP/IP is or you don’t have it installed, refer to the section in the into your CD-ROM drive and click Next.
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EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection Instant Broadband Series ® 5. Windows will begin installing the driver for the modem. At this point, the 3. Select CD-ROM drive as the only location where Windows will search installation may require files from your Windows 98 CD-ROM. If prompt- for the driver software and click the Next button.
EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection Instant Broadband Series many manufacturers use c:\windows\options\install as the path. Try Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium entering this path into the box. If no files are found, check your comput- er’s documentation or contact your computer manufacturer for more infor- 1.
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Instant Broadband Series EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection 3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click the Next but- Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 The USB CABLE Icon ton. 1. Start up your PC. Windows will notify you that it has detected new hard- ware.
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection 5. Windows will notify you that it has located the appropriate driver and is Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP ready to install it. Click the Next button. 1.
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection ® 3. Windows will now search for the driver software. Click the Next button. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section offers solutions to common issues that may occur during the installation and operation of your Cable Modem.
Instant Broadband Series EtherFast ® Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection The Cable Status LED never stops blinking. Appendix B: Installing the Has the Cable Modem's MAC address been registered with your ISP? In order for your Cable Modem to be operational, you must call and have the T C P/IP Protocol ISP activate the modem by registering the MAC address from the label on the bottom of the modem.
EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection ® Instant Broadband Series 6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (below). Appendix C: Renewing Your PC’s IP Address Occsionally, your PC may fail to renew its IP address, which will keep it from connecting to your Cable ISP.
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Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connection ® 2. Enter winipcfg in the Open field. Click the OK button to execute the pro- For Windows NT, 2000 or XP users: gram. The next window to appear will be the IP Configuration window. 1.
PURCHASE. Frequency Range 88MHz to 860MHz Bandwidth 6MHz IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID Input Signal Level -15dBmV to +15dBmV FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- Upstream: TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE...
Instant Broadband Series Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (1-800-LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 (tollfree from U.S. or Canada)