User’ Guide
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Be sure to follow the instructions provided for the port that you want to use.
Using the USB port allows you to install the cable modem more quickly and easily than using the
Ethernet port, because you do not have to install and configure a network interface card (NIC).
USB, however, only enables you to connect one computer to the cable modem. Using the Ethernet
port allows you connect multiple computers to a cable modem through the use of additional
equipment that is not included. Please contact your cable service provider for more information
on using multiple computers.
2. Installing the Cable Modem Using the USB Port
This chapter explains the process for installing your cable modem using the USB port. First, you
will install the hardware (cable modem, USB cable, coax cable, and power adapter). You will then
install the cable modem drivers and verify that the modem is functioning properly.
NOTE: The cable modem’s USB setup does not support the Macintosh
operating system,
Windows 95 & NT.
Using the USB port allows you to install the cable modem more quickly and easily than using the
Ethernet port, because you do not have to install and configure a network interface card (NIC).
USB, however, only enables you to connect one computer to the cable modem. Using the Ethernet
port allows to you connect multiple computers to a cable modem using additional equipment which
is not included. Please contact your cable service provider for more information on using multiple
computers.
Installing the Software Drivers Before Hardware Connection
CAUTION: You should run the “Setup.exe” program first before you connect USB
cable to PC.
To install the cable modem software drivers using the Windows operating system:
1. Double click the “Setup.exe” program in the CD.
2. Then the “Choose Setup Language” screen appears. You can choose the language you
need and click “OK”.