You Will Also Need - Zoom CableModem User Manual

You Will Also Need

To complete your installation, you must have these items:
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Cable modem service provided by your cable company. The
service must be DOCSIS- (Data Over Cable Service Interface
Specification) or EuroDOCSIS-compatible, where applicable.
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A power outlet.
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A 75-ohm coaxial cable that will connect to the cable TV sys-
tem and that can reach to where you intend to place your cable
modem.
Note: Because there is great variety in the way cable is installed,
Zoom does not provide a coaxial cable to connect your
modem to your cable system. Your cable company may
provide the appropriate length cable for your use. If the
company doesn't supply the cable, you should buy a coax-
ial cable with an RG-59 or RG-61U rating (75 ohm) and
industry-standard F connectors.
Tip: For best performance, do not use "push-on" F con-
nectors; use only "screw-on" F connectors.
To Use the Ethernet Option
If you want to use your cable modem's Ethernet interface option,
make sure you have
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A computer running the Windows
lennium (Me), XP, or Linux operating system, or a Macintosh
running System 7.5 or later.
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An Ethernet (10BaseT or 100BaseT) port in the computer you
want connected to your cable modem. If your computer
doesn't have an Ethernet port, you will need to buy a Network
Interface Card (NIC) and install it before completing the cable
modem setup. Some cable operators offer the option of pro-
viding and installing the NIC card.
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