Owner manual

I
NTRODUCTION
1
Congratulations! You have just purchased a
modem that features a pioneering new
technology. 3Com, a leader in networking
and data access, is proud to offer you this
technology that makes Internet access
possible at speeds previously only
imagined!
This external cable modem is one part of a
comprehensive communications system that
utilizes the cable television network to
deliver high-speed data to your computer.
Data is requested and sent over the cable
television network at burst rates of up to 38
megabits per second (Mbps).
Cable Modem Features
• User data rates of up to 3000K,* faster
than 56K analog modems, ISDN, or
ADSL
• Two-way design means that the CMX
sends and receives data over the cable
line (unlike one-way modems, which
require an analog modem for upstream
data)
• Plug and play operation ensures easy
setup and installation
• DOCSIS-compliant for interoperability
with cable operators
• 3Com’s extensive user support
organizations and our 5-year limited
warranty
* Please note that the following factors
affect the speeds you may experience:
• Your computer equipment and
configuration, including the speed of
your processor, the amount of RAM on