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Features
Decide Which Installation Process to Use
The cable modem enables you to connect to the Internet using either your
computer’s Ethernet or USB port.
Be sure to follow the installation steps for the setup you want to use. Using the
Ethernet setup enables you to use a hub to connect multiple computers to the
cable modem. To do this, you might have to obtain additional IP addresses
from your cable operator.
Using the USB port enables you to install the cable modem more quickly and
easily than connecting to the Internet using the Ethernet port, because you do
not have to install a network interface card (NIC) into your computer. The USB
port, however, only enables you to connect one computer to the cable modem.
See “Installing the Cable Modem Using the Ethernet Port”, or see “Installing the
Cable Modem Using the USB Port” in the following pages, for more information.
Full-featured compact, economical cable modem with Ethernet
and USB ports
DOCSIS 2.0-compliant
Capable of handling downstream data transmission speeds up to
38Mbps; upstream to 30Mbps
RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet port provides traditional industry-
standard connection
USB port allows easy plug-and-play attachment to PCs with the
latest Microsoft Windows operating system.
Extensive SNMP management support: MIB-II,
Ethernet-like MIB, Bridge MIB, Cable Device MIB,
Baseline privacy Interface MIB, RF Interface MIB
Easy-to-read front panel LED’s clearly display network status and
activity