System Requirements for Configuration:
Verify that you have these items before beginning the installation:
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A cable-line splitter (not included), if you plan to have the cable modem
and a television connected to the same wall cable outlet.
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An active two-way cable line.
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To install the cable modem using the Ethernet port:
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Any PC running Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT
operating systems or a computer running any other operating
(OS) that supports the TCP/IP Internet protocol.
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An active Ethernet port on your computer.
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TCP/IP protocol installed. See the "Configuring the TCP/IP
Communications Protocol" section for more information on
installing the TCP/IP protocol.
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To install the cable modem using the USB port:
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A PC running Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me
operating system (OS). The USB drivers do not support the
Macintosh operating system.
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Original Windows 2000, or Windows ME
installation CD or diskettes.
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An active USB port on your computer
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