Prepare for Installation
Before installing the CM212 cable modem, you should have active (two-way) cable
service and an Internet account with your cable provider.
Note: If you’re connecting a single computer to the modem, you may use either the
modem’s USB or Ethernet port. If you’re connecting more than one computer, you
must use the Ethernet port combined with a Router.
USB Connection
If you’re connecting the modem to one computer using the USB port, you must have:
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Windows
®
98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, or XP.
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An available USB port in the computer.
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A USB cable.
Note: There is one USB cable in the box with the cable modem.
Ethernet Connection
If you’re connecting the modem to one or more computers, for each computer you must have:
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An available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) – either built-in or from a network
interface card (NIC) installed on the PC.
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TCP/IP networking installed.
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Windows
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computers: Client for Microsoft
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Networks software installed.
Note: TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on most Windows
computers. Please see Windows Help if you need help installing either on a
Windows computer.
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A Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet patch cable.
Note: There is one cable in the box with the cable modem.
Additionally, if you want to connect more than one computer to the modem, you need:
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A Ethernet router, hub, or switch (for example, RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router
Gateway).
Note: If using a hub or switch, you may need to get additional IP addresses from
your ISP.
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