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Technicolor - Thomson Thomson CABLE MODEM User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Cable Modem Features .................................................................................................................................................. 2

What’s on the CD-ROM .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM ............................................................................................. 2

Computer Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Cable Modem Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4

What the Modem Does .................................................................................................................................................. 4

What the Modem Needs to Do Its Job .......................................................................................................................... 5

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................. 5

Contact Your Local Cable Company .............................................................................................................................. 5

Connecting the Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 7

Connecting the Cable Modem to a Single Computer .................................................................................................. 7

USB Connection .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Using Windows 98 SE for USB Connection ................................................................................................................. 10

Using Windows 2000 for USB Connection .................................................................................................................. 14

Using Windows Me for USB Connection ..................................................................................................................... 18

Using Windows XP for USB Connection ...................................................................................................................... 20

Ethernet Connection to One Computer ...................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Cable Modem .................................................................................. 23

Activating the Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 24

Initialization Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

Using the Cable Modem .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Indicators – Operational Mode .................................................................................................................................... 25

Buttons .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Reset Switch .................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Other Status Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 26

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................ 27

General Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 29

USB Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 31

FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information ............................................... 42

Quick Reference ................................................................................................................................. 43

Service Information ........................................................................................................................... 44

Glossary .............................................................................................................................................. 45

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