Orion 3000 - Manual (Page 12)

User’s Guide 12
USB cable to the PC by following next section instructions.
Installing the Hardware
This section explains how to connect the cable modem to the computer, wall outlet, and
electrical outlet.
To install the hardware:
1. Power off the computer
2. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable modem’s cable connector. Connect
the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet. Be sure not to bend or over
tighten the cables as this may strain the connector and cause damage. If you plan to
connect the cable modem and television to the same wall outlet, you must use a cable
line splitter (not included).
3. Connect one end of the USB cable to the cable modem’s USB port and the other end of
the cable to the USB port on the PC.
4. Plug the cable modem’s power adapter into the cable modem’s power jack and into a
wall outlet or surge protector.
5. You are now ready to install the software drivers.
Installing the Software Drivers
This section explains how to install the software drivers that your PC requires for the cable
modem to operate.
Installing the Software Drivers in Windows 98 SE Operating System
CAUTION: You must install the drivers located on the CD that ships with your cable
modem. If you use the default Windows-supplied software drivers, you will not be able
to properly install the cable modem.
To install the cable modem software drivers using the Windows 98 operating system:
1. Power on your PC. After your computer boots, Windows detects the cable modem.
The Found New Hardware screen appears, followed by the Add New Hardware
Wizard screen.