3Com Cable Modem External - Manual (Page 3)

C
ONTENTS
1 B EFORE Y OU B EGIN
Introduction 1
Cable Modem Features 1
Contacting Your Local Cable Service Provider 2
Preparing Your Workspace 3
You Will Need These Items 4
Supplied 4
Also Needed 4
2 USB I NSTALLATION
Deciding Which Installation Process to Use 5
Using USB with the Windows 98 Operating System 5
Using the Cable Connections ™ CD 12
Uninstalling the Cable Modem (Windows 98 Operating
System Only)
12
Using USB with the Windows 2000 Operating System 13
Uninstalling the Cable Modem (Windows 2000 Operating
System Only)
17
Troubleshooting the USB Installation 18
3 E THERNET I NSTALLATION
Deciding Which Installation Process to Use 25
Setting Up the Computer to Use an Ethernet Connection 25
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol 25
Connecting the Cable Modem 31
Using the Cable Connections CD 32
Troubleshooting the Ethernet Installation 32
4 C ABLE M ODEM O PERATION
Interpreting The Cable Modem’s LEDs 39
LEDs on the Front of the Modem 39
LED on the Back of the Modem 40