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Chapter 2: getting to know the cable modem – Cisco BEFCMU10 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem
Back Panel Ports

Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem

Back Panel Ports

The Cable Modem’s ports are located on the back panel.

Power Port

The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter.

Reset Button

The Reset button allows you to clear the Cable Modem’s connections and set the Cable
Modem to the factory defaults.

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC or other Ethernet
network device using a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable.

USB Port

The USB port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC using the included USB cable.

Cable Port

The Cable port is where you will connect the cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
This is a round coaxial cable, like the one that connects to the back of your cable box or
television.

Figure 2-1: Back Panel