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SAFETY/INFORMATION CAUTION Disconnect power before servicing. CAUTION To ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating, provide adequate ventilation for this modem and keep it away from heat sources. Do not locate near heat registers or other heat-producing equipment. Provide for free air flow around the cable modem and its power supply. CABLE INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrica
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Table Of Contents Requirements ................................................................. 2 Modem Requirements .......................................................................... 2 Computer Requirements ...................................................................... 2 Cable Internet Service Requirements .................................................. 2 Cable Modem Overview ...............................................3 What the Modem Does ...............................
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Requirements Here are the things you’ll need to access the internet over your cable system. modem requirements • Cable modem • Power supply adapter computer requirements • Personal computer with the following minimum system requirements (note that the minimum requirements may vary by cable company): IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH CPU 486DX 66MHz (Pentium preferred) PowerPC or higher System RAM 16MB (32MB preferred) 16MB (24MB preferred) Operating System Windows 95/98/NT MacOS 7.5.3 or higher Availa
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Cable Modem Overview on off power data cable traffic email Computer Cable Cable Company Internet Modem (Internet Service Provider) what the modem does The RCA Digital Cable Modem serves as a two-way high-speed bridge between your personal computer and a cable Internet Service Provider (ISP). It converts information that originates from the internet into an electronic message that your computer can understand. what the modem needs to do its job the right cable
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Connecting the Cable Modem ETHERNET 1 CABLE IN 2 POWER AC ADAPTER STOCK# 242225 3 4
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Connecting the Cable Modem You need three cables to make the necessary connections: • Ethernet cable provided with your ethernet card. • AC adapter provided with your cable modem. • Coaxial cable provided by your cable company. The connections can be completed in any order. Here we will work from the top of the diagram down. 1. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the ethernet port on the back of your PC, and the other end to the connector labeled “Ethernet” on the cable modem’s back panel.
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Using the Cable Modem buttons • On/off – Turns the modem on or puts it in stand-by mode. Placing the cable modem in stand-by mode (the “off” position) allows for continued status monitoring from the cable network. Do not press this button when transmitting data over the internet. The information will be lost along with your ethernet connection. light indicators • Power – Indicates whether cable modem is in active or stand-by mode. The light is off when the modem is in stand-by mode, and on when
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Using the Cable Modem • Activity – Indicates the existence of data traffic in the cable lines. The light is off when no data traffic is present and flashing when data activity exists. • Email – This light flashes when you have mail. (Check with your service provider to make sure they offer this feature.) If all of the lights are flashing simultaneously, it means the cable modem is automatically updating its system software. Please wait for the lights to stop flashing. Do not remove the power sup
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What if I don’t subscribe to cable TV? A. If cable TV is available in your area, data service may be made available with or without cable TV service. Contact your local cable company for complete information on cable services, including high-speed internet access. Q. How do I get the system installed? A. For now, professional installation from your cable provider is strongly recommended. They will ensure proper cable connection to the modem and your computer. In the
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Troubleshooting Nothing happens when I press the on/off button. •Make sure that the AC adapter is fully plugged into a wall outlet. •Make sure that the power supply cord is fully inserted into the AC adapter connection on the back of the modem. •Double-check that the AC outlet you are using is not controlled by a light switch that is turned off. All of the lights are flashing simultaneously. •This means the cable modem is automatically updating its system software. Please wait for the lights to
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Service INFORMATION Service for the RCA-branded Digital Cable Modem is provided through your cable provider or its authorized representative. For information on: • Order Service • Obtaining Customer Support • Additional Service Information Please contact your cable company. 10
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Quick Reference MINIMUM System Requirements IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH CPU 486DX 66MHz (Pentium preferred) PowerPC or higher System RAM 16MB (32MB preferred) 16MB (24MB preferred) Operating System Windows 95/98/NT MacOS 7.5.3 or higher Available Disk Space Minimum 45MB (90MB preferred) Minimum 31MB (69MB preferred) Sound Card 16-bit 16-bit Video VGA or better (SVGA preferred) VGA or better (SVGA built-in preferred) Floppy Drive 3.5” High Density (CD-ROM preferred) 3.5” High Density (CD-ROM pref
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Detach Here Quick Reference buttons • On/off – Turns the modem on or puts it in stand-by mode. Placing the cable modem in stand-by mode (the “off” position) allows for continued status monitoring from the cable network. on off Do not press this button when transmitting data over the internet. The information will be lost along with your ethernet connection. light indicators power • Power – Indicates whether power is on or off. The light is off when the power switch is off, data and on when the
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FCC INFORMATION FCC/Industry Canada Information FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requiremen
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10330 North Meridian Street 60% Indianapolis, IN 46290 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 30% POST CONSUMER ©1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) Registered Printed in USA TOCOM 1537757A 14
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SÉCURITÉ/INFORMATION ATTENTION Débrancher l’alimentation électrique avant toute intervention. ATTENTION Pour assurer un fonctionnement fiable et pour éviter toute surchauffe, fournir une ventilation adéquate pour ce modem et le maintenir à l’écart des sources de chaleur. Ne pas le placer à proximité de bouches de chaleur ou de tout autre équipement produisant de la chaleur. Assurer une libre circulation de l’air autour du modem câble et de son alimentation électrique. Remarque à l'intention de l
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Table des matières Éléments nécessaires................................................... 2 Modem nécessaire ................................................................................ 2 Ordinateur nécessaire........................................................................... 2 Conditions nécessaires du service Internet par câble ......................... 2 Le modem câble : Généralités ...................................3 Ce que fait le modem ........................................
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Éléments nécessaires Ci-dessous figurent les éléments dont vous aurez besoin pour accéder à l’Internet par l’intermédiaire du réseau câblé. Modem nécessaire • Modem câble • Transformateur d’alimentation électrique Ordinateur nécessaire • Ordinateur personnel avec la configuration minimale suivante (notez que la configuration minimale peut varier d’un câblo-opérateur à un autre) : COMPATIBLE IBM PC MACINTOSH Microprocesseur 486DX 66 MHz (Pentium préférable) PowerPC ou mieux Mémoire vive 16 Mo (32
