User manual
Table Of Contents
- Notice à l’attention des installateurs de réseaux câblés
- Mitteilung für CATV-Techniker
- Aviso a los instaladores de sistemas CATV
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Power Source Warning
- Ground the Product
- Protect the Product from Lightning
- Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Power Light
- Eliminate AC Mains Overloads
- Handling Disposable Batteries
- Provide Ventilation and Select a Location
- Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects
- Service Warnings
- Check Product Safety
- Protect the Product When Moving It
- Telephone Equipment Notice
- United States FCC Compliance
- CE Compliance
- About This Guide
- Introducing the DOCSIS Cable Modem
- Installing the DOCSIS Cable Modem
- Installation Preparations
- Install the Cable Modem
- Operation of Front Panel Indicators
- Maintaining the Battery
- Troubleshooting the DOCSIS Cable Modem
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?
- How Do I Renew the IP Address on My PC?
- What if I Don't Subscribe to Cable TV?
- How Do I Arrange for Installation?
- How Does the Cable Modem Connect to My Computer?
- After My Cable Modem Is Connected, How Do I Access the Internet?
- Can I Watch TV and Surf the Internet at the Same Time?
- Can I Use my Existing Phone Number with the Cable Modem?
- How Many Telephones Can I Connect?
- Common Troubleshooting Issues
- Tips for Improved Performance
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Customer Information
- Index
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Chapter 2 Installing the DOCSIS Cable Modem
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Install the Cable Modem
This section describes how to connect your cable modem to support the services that
the cable modem offers.
Connect Devices to the Cable Modem
The following illustration shows all of the possible connections that can be made to
your cable modem for various services. Although your model may not support all of
the services pictured, you can determine which services your model supports by
referring to the Benefits and Features list in Introduction (on page 2).
Note: Professional installation may be available. Contact your local service provider
for further assistance.
Connect the Cable Modem
The following installation procedure ensures proper setup and configuration for the
cable modem.
1 Choose an appropriate and safe location to install the cable modem (close to a
power source, an active cable connection, your PC—if using high-speed Internet,
and your telephone lines—if using VoIP). For assistance, go to Where Is the Best
Location for My Cable Modem? (on page 13).