3Com 8R-002700-00 Getting Started Manual

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3Com 8R-002700-00 Getting Started Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

Preparing Your Workspace 1-3You should now contact your local cable company and verify thefollowing:n The cable service to your home should support one-way (or “telcoreturn”) cable modem access. If your cable company does not provideone-way service, the 3Com HomeConnect Cable Modem will not beable to communicate with your cable company’s Internet accessservice. You should immediately consult your cable company andplace of purchase to determine the proper 3Com cable modem to use.You can also visit the following URL for additional information:http://www.3com.com/cablemodemn Your cable provider should set up your cable Internet access account.Your cable provider will setup an Internet access account that willallow you to send and receive e-mail, access the World Wide Web,and receive other Internet services. This account must be setup beforeyou can use your cable modem.n Your cable company may also provide you with a login name andpassword for your cable modem Internet access account. Write thesein the blanks below for future reference:Login name: ______________________Password: ______________________Preparing YourWorkspacen Position your computer so that it is located near the cable accessoutlet and a telephone wall jack.n Familiarize yourself with all of the materials in this box.