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®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cable Modem
with USB and
User Guide
WIRED
Ethernet Connections
Model No.
BEFCMU10
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem 3 Back Panel Ports 3 Front Panel LEDs 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable Modem 5 Overview 5 Connection Using the Ethernet Port 5 Connection Using the USB Port 6 Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP 7 Overview 7 Instructions for Installing the Driver 7 Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 8 Overview 8
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: Front Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Connect the Coaxial Cable 5 Figure 3-2: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 5 Figure 3-3: Connect the Power Cable 5 Figure 3-4: Connect the Coaxial Cable 6 Figure 3-5: Connect the USB Cable 6 Figure 3-6: Connect the Power Cable 6 Figure 4-1: Welcome 7 Figure 4-2: Please wait... 7 Figure 5-1: Welcome 8 Figure 5-2: Install Hardware Device Drivers 8 Figure 5-3: Locate Driver F
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Cable Modem. Experience the savings of owning your own cable modem! The Linksys Cable Modem is the easiest and most affordable way to get a blazing fast connection to the Internet -- far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up your phone line. The "always on" connection eliminates dial-up wait time and busy signals. Web surfing and your e-mail are instantly available, anytim
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 This chapter explains how to install the Windows 2000 driver required for a USB connection to the Cable Modem. Chapter 6: Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium This chapter explains how to install the Windows Millennium driver required for a USB connection to the Cable Modem. Chapter 7: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98 This chapter explains how to install the Windows 98
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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. Figure 2-1: 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 netw
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Front Panel LEDs The Cable Modem’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Cable Modem is powered on. It stays solid after the self-test. If the LED lights up red, the self-test has failed. NOTE: If the US and DS LEDs are flashing, the Internet, Online Green. The Online LED flashes when the Cable Modem is establishing a connection to your modem is still operating, but your Internet
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable Modem Overview NOTE: Make sure that you have TCP/IP installed on You can connect the Cable Modem to your PC using either the Ethernet port or the USB port. If you use the USB your computer. For more information, refer to port, you will also have to install a USB driver on your PC. If you are using the Cable Modem’s Ethernet port, “Appendix B: Windows Help.” proceed to the “Connection Using the Ethernet Port” sectio
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Connection Using the USB Port 1. Power off your PC. If you have an existing cable modem that you are replacing, disconnect it at this time. 2. Connect the coaxial cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cable company to the Cable port on the back panel of the Cable Modem. (The other end of the coaxial cable should be connected according to the ISP or cable company’s instructions.) Figure 3-4: Connect the Coaxial Cable 3. Connect the inc
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow these instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows XP. Instructions for Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver. Figure 4-1: Welcome 2. Windows XP will automatically detect the Cable Mod
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 5: Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow these instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows 2000. Instructions for Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver. Figure 5-1: Welcome 2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the Cab
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections 6. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click the Next button. 7. When Windows 2000 has finished installing the driver, the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear. Click the Finish button. 8. The Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. Contact your cable ISP to activate your account. Your cable ISP will need the MAC address for the Cable Modem in order to set up your account. The 12-digit MAC address is printed on
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 6: Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow these instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows Millennium. Instructions for Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot Figure 6-1: Add New Hardware Wizard install the driver. 2. Windows Millenniu
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Chapter 7: Installing the Driver for Windows 98 Overview If you are connecting the Cable Modem to your computer using the USB port, follow these instructions to install the USB driver required for Windows 98. Instructions for Installing the Driver 1. Power on your computer. Make sure you have administrative rights on your computer; otherwise you cannot install the driver. Figure 7-1: Add New Hardware Wizard 2. Windows 98 will automatically detect t
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections 6. Select The updated driver (Recommended). Then click the Next button. 7. After Windows has found the driver, click the Next button. 8. When Windows 98 has finished installing the driver, click the Finish button. 9. The Windows 98 driver installation is complete. Contact your cable ISP to activate your account. Your cable ISP will need the MAC address for the Cable Modem in order to set up your account. The 12-digit MAC address is printed on a bar
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Cable Modem. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. I cannot access my e-mail or Internet service. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: Make sure all of your connections are
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections The signal from your cable company’s equipment may be too weak or the cable line may not be properly attached to the Cable Modem. If the cable line is properly connected to the Cable Modem, then call your cable company to verify whether a weak signal may be the problem. 3. All of the LEDs on the Cable Modem indicate that the Cable Modem is functioning properly, but I still can’t access the Internet. Go through this checklist until your problem i
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix B: Windows Help Most Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a
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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix C: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.
