Chapter 1: connections and setup – RCA THG540 User Manual
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
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1. Before you begin, close all open applications and dialog boxes as they may interfere with your
Voice over IP Cable Modem installation.
2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. A menu of options appears.
3. Click “Install RCA Cable Modem.” If the options menu does not automatically appear:
A. Go to the “Start” menu on the Windows menu bar, then click “Run.”
B. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive followed by :\Thomson.exe.
C. Click “OK” to begin installation.
4. The Installation Wizard checks your computer to make sure you have the minimum
configuration specifications required to install the Voice over IP Cable Modem.
5. The Installation Wizard prompts you to attach a coaxial cable to the connector labeled CABLE
on your Voice over IP Cable Modem, and to the wall connection for your cable service.
If you’re using a splitter, click on “Installing a splitter.” The splitter diagram appears. When
you’re finished, hit the “Back” button.
6. Click “Next” to go to the next screen.
7. The Installation Wizard prompts you to attach the power supply. Use only the power supply that
accompanied this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
A. Insert the plug from the AC power supply into the POWER AC ADAPTER jack on your Voice
over IP Cable Modem.
B. Plug the other end of the power supply into the AC outlet.
C. Click “Next” when you have finished connecting the power supply.
8. The next step begins an automated installation of the USB drivers. This installation may
require Windows system files that are not currently located on your hard drive. If the
Installation Wizard needs those files, you will be asked to insert your Windows Operating
System CD-ROM. Click “OK” to continue.