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Installing the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet
Port
CAUTION! Be sure to read this entire User’s Manual from front to back in
sequence before installing the D-Link DCM-201 USB/Ethernet Broadband
Cable Modem.
This chapter describes how to install the cable modem using the Ethernet
port. Using the Ethernet port enables you to use a single connection to the
Internet or use a hub to connect multiple computers to the cable modem. You
can also use multiple IP addresses from your cable operator when using the
Ethernet connection. See “Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port” in
this manual to set up the USB Connection.
You can use the Ethernet port to connect to the Internet with the following
operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, W indows 98SE, Windows
2000, Windows Me, Windows NT, Macintosh 7.6 (or later), and other popular
operating systems.
Verify the TCP/IP Protocol Configuration
Before installing the modem using the Ethernet setup, you must verify that
your computer has the TCP/IP protocol installed. Follow the procedure for
your operating system to verify or install the TCP/IP protocol.
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows Me
To configure TCP/IP on a computer with the Windows 95, Windows 98,
or Windows Me operating system:
1 Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon (Windows Me: the My Network
Places icon) on the Windows desktop and click Properties.