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How Do I Connect USB Network Devices?
Note: Verify that you have installed the USB drivers on your PC before continuing
with these instructions. See How Do I Install USB Drivers? (on page 24), for more
information on installing the USB drivers.
1 Select locations for USB network devices. For more information, see How Do I
Select and Place USB Network Devices? (on page 31).
2 Connect the USB port on the cable modem to your computer.
3 Connect one or more USB network device to the cable modem.
Note: If you want to connect more than one USB network device to the cable
modem or to your computer, you will need to purchase and install a USB hub.
4 Connect the active RF coaxial cable to the CABLE connector on the back of the
cable modem. Use an optional cable signal splitter to add a TV, a DHCT or set-
top converter, or a VCR.
5 After all connections are complete, insert the AC power cord into the POWER
connector on the back of the cable modem, and then plug the cord into an AC
power source.
6 The cable modem begins an automatic search to locate and sign on to the
network. This process may take up to 5 minutes. The cable modem is ready for
use when the ONLINE LED status indicator on the front panel stops blinking
and illuminates continuously.
7 Verify that all USB devices are working properly.
Note: You will not be able to check the front panel LED status indicator on the
cable modem until after at least one USB network device is connected and
operating on the network.
