Chapter 1 introduction, 1 about this manual, Chapter 1: introduction – Cables to Go DOCSIS Cable Modem User Manual

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DOCSIS 1.0/ 1.1 Equivalent Cable Modem

Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter provides an introduction to the DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 equivalent Cable Modem
User Guide. In addition, this chapter provides a general description of the Cable
Modem’s product features.

1.1 About This Manual

This manual is divided into the following sections:

Chapter 1: Introduction
Provides a general introduction to the Cable Modem Reference Design.

Chapter 2: Before You Begin
Provides preliminary information needed to understand your product’s installation. We
recommend reading this chapter for instructions on how to make the most of your new
Cable Modem.

Chapter 3: Hardware Installation
Shows you how to install the Cable Modem including instructions for connecting the
Hybrid-Fiber Coax (HFC) cable network, and the data network to your personal
computer’s Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) or Universal Serial Bus (USB).

Chapter 4: Ethernet Installation
Shows you how to install the Cable Modem through Ethernet Port.

Chapter 5: USB Installation ( optional )
Shows you how to install the Cable Modem through USB Port.

Chapter 6: Cable Modem LED Operation
Provides operating instructions for using your new Cable Modem.

Appendix A: Cable Modem Specifications
Provides the specifications for the Cable Modem.

Appendix B: Questions and Answers
Provides the answers for questions during the cable modem installation
andapplications.
Appendix C: Glossary
Provides the "Term" definition and explanation for Cable Modem.

1.2 General Description

This is a complete MCNS DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 equivalent Cable Modem product. This
DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 equivalent product works with all existing DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 equivalent
head-end equipment and Multiple Service Operator (MSO) networks.

The Cable Modem interfaces between a Hybrid-Fiber Coax (HFC) network, a
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet NIC(A-MDIX) and an USB port ( optional ) inside
your personal computer.



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