Using The Cable Connections Cd - 3Com HomeConnect Getting Started Manual

Setting Up the Computer to Use an Ethernet Connection
3 Verify that the cable modem starts up and initializes
properly. When the cable modem is operating properly, the
cable modem Link Status and Power LEDs are lighted a
solid green.
If you are powering up the cable modem for the first time,
allow 15 minutes for this process to finish. See "Cable
Modem Operation" for a more in-depth description of the
front panel LED indicators.
4 Power on the computer. When installation is complete,
your setup should resemble the diagram on page 42.

Using the Cable Connections CD

You do not need to install the included Cable Connections
CD to use the Ethernet port on the cable modem. You will,
however, want to discover the valuable free software
products included on the CD.
To install the Cable Connections CD, follow the instructions
on the CD sleeve.
line connected to a television as well as to the cable
modem, you will need a cable line splitter (not
included).
Plug the cable modem's power adapter into a wall
outlet or surge protector and into the cable
modem's power jack.
Plug one end of the RJ-45 network cable into the
cable modem's Ethernet port and the other end into
the existing NIC.
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