Linksys BEFCMU10 Quick Installation

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Package Contents

• Cable Modem

• Power Adapter
• USB Cable
• CAT 5 Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation
• User Guide and USB Drivers CD-ROM
• Registration Card
Quick Installation
Cable Modem
with USB and Ethernet Connections
Quick Installation
WIRED
Model No. BEFCMU10
Model No.
1

Connecting the Cable Modem

You can connect the Cable Modem
NOTE: Make sure that you have
to your PC using either the Ethernet
TCP/IP installed on your
port or the USB port. Proceed to the
computer. For more information,
appropriate instructions for your
refer to Windows Help.
setup.
Using the Ethernet Port
A
Power off your PC. If you have
an existing cable modem that
you are replacing, disconnect
it at this time.
B
Connect the coaxial cable
from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) or cable
B
company to the Cable port of
the Cable Modem. (The other
end of the coaxial cable
should be connected
according to the ISP or cable
company's instructions.)
C
Connect the included Ethernet
network cable to the Ethernet
port of the Cable Modem.
D C
Connect the other end of the
Ethernet network cable to the
RJ-45 port of your PC's Ethernet
network adapter or a network
device.
E
Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of
the Cable Modem. Connect
the other end to an electrical
outlet. The Power LED should
light up.
F
Then power on your computer.
G
Go to step 3.
Using the USB Port
A
Power off your PC. If you have
an existing cable modem that
you are replacing, disconnect
it at this time.
B
Connect the coaxial cable
from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) or cable
B
company to the Cable port of
the Cable Modem. (The other
end of the coaxial cable
should be connected
according to the ISP or cable
company's instructions.)
C
Connect the included power
adapter to the Power port of
the Cable Modem. Connect
the other end to an electrical
outlet. The Power LED should
light up.
D
Connect the square end of
the included USB cable to the
USB port of the Cable Modem.
D
E
Connect the rectangular end
of the USB cable to your PC's
USB port.
F
Proceed to step 2.
2

Installing the USB Driver

If you are connecting the Cable
Modem to your computer using the
USB port, then you will need to install
the USB driver. Proceed to the
section for your PC's Windows
operating system.
Windows XP
A
Power on your computer.
B
Windows XP will automatically
detect the Cable Modem.
Insert the User Guide and USB
Drivers CD-ROM into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
C
On the first screen of the Found
New Hardware Wizard, select
Install the software
automatically
(Recommended), and click
Next.
D
Please wait while Windows XP
C
finds and automatically installs
the driver. When Windows XP
has finished installing the driver,
the screen shown in Figure D
will disappear.
E
Proceed to step 3.
D