Technicolor - Thomson Network Router - Manual (Page 8)

6 Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Computer Requirements
• USB 1.0 or 1.1 (PC only), Ethernet (10/100), 802.11b or g
• A TCP/IP network protocol for each machine
• A network cable with RJ-45 connector for Ethernet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later. (5.0 and 4.7 or
later, respectively, are strongly recommended.)
• Windows Me, 2000, or XP for USB
Wireless Cable Gateway Overview
Cable Internet Service Requirements
• cable company that offers DOCSIS-compliant Internet services
Computer Internet Wirelesss Cable Gateway Cable Company
What the Wireless Cable Gateway Does
The Digital Wireless Cable Gateway serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal
computer and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from
the Internet or your computer into electronic messages that can be transported over the same
wires your cable company uses to transport video signals.
What the Wireless Cable Gateway Needs to Do Its Job
• The Right Cable Company: Make sure your cable company provides data services that use
cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS technology.
HPNA WLAN Power Test
USB Full/Col 100/10
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