Connecting the wideband cable modem, Making ethernet connections, Making usb connections – ARRIS WBM750 User Guide User Manual

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Connecting the Wideband Cable Modem

1 Connect one end of the coax cable to the cable outlet or splitter, and the

other end to the Wideband Cable Modem’s Cable connector (C). Tighten the

connections by hand, then tighten an additional 1/8 turn with a wrench.
Note: For best performance, use high-quality RG-6 type coax cable and minimize

or eliminate splitters between the cable jack and the Wideband Cable Modem.

2 Insert the plug from the power cord into the Power connector (D) and insert

the power cord into a convenient AC outlet.
The Power light on the front of the Wideband Cable Modem should light up,

then start flashing. See

Troubleshooting

if the Power light does not turn on.

3 After connecting the coax cable and power, proceed as needed:

•

Making Ethernet Connections

•

Making USB Connections

(if equipped)

Note:

Do not connect the same computer to both the Ethernet and USB ports.

Making Ethernet Connections

4 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the yellow port on the back

of the Wideband Cable Modem labeled “Ethernet,” (B) and the other end to

the Ethernet port on a computer, hub, or broadband router. Recommended

connections are 100Base-T or 1000 Base-T to achieve best performance.
Note: If you are connecting to a computer, use the Ethernet cable included in

the Wideband Cable Modem package unless it is too short. Longer Ethernet ca-

bles are available from any computer retailer. To avoid reduced data throughput

performance, do not connect the Wideband Cable Modem to a 10Mbps device.

Making USB Connections

5 (Wideband Cable Modems with USB ports only) Connect one end of the blue

USB cable to the USB port on the computer, and the other end to the USB

port on the back of the Wideband Cable Modem (C).
Your computer should detect the Wideband Cable Modem and begin in-

stalling the drivers. See

Installing USB Drivers on Your PC

for driver instal-

lation details.

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