3Com HomeConnect 3CR29220 Getting Started Manual

3Com HomeConnect 3CR29220 Getting Started Manual Manual pdf 5 page image

1 B EFORE YOU B EGINIntroductionCongratulations! You have just purchased a modemfeaturing a pioneering new technology, making Internetaccess possible at speeds previously only imagined! Thisexternal cable modem is one part of a comprehensivecommunications system that utilizes the cable televisionnetwork to deliver high-speed data to your computer. Datais requested and sent over the cable television network atburst rates of up to 38 megabits per second (Mbps)*. Thischapter explains how to prepare your computer system forcable modem installation.* Actual speeds will vary depending on computerhardware, applications, service offered by your BroadbandService Provider, and network traffic.Cable Modem Featuresn Cable line bandwidth allows user data rates of up to 38megabits per second (Mbps)*, faster than 56K analogmodems, ISDN, or ADSLn Two-way design means that the cable modem sendsand receives data over the cable linen Plug and play operation ensures easy setup andinstallationn DOCSIS-compliance ensures interoperability with cablesuppliersn 3Com’s extensive technical support organizationprovides you with the quick answers you need to get upand running* NOTE: Please note that the following factors affect thespeeds you may experience: (1) your computer equipmentand configuration, including the speed of your processor,the amount of RAM on your system, and your available