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quick install guide
1 install the splitter Step 1: Disconnect your CATV coaxial 2 connect the coaxial cable to the modem
cable from your TV, converter box or
VCR and connect it to the IN connector
on the cable splitter.
Step 2: Connect one end of a
coax cable “B” to one of the OUT
connectors on the splitter and the
remaining end of coax cable “B” to
your TV, converter box or VCR.
NOTE: Make sure the cable line
plugged into the modem originates
or comes off the first splitter location
coming into your home (often located in
the basement or garage of the house).
Connecting the modem to a line with
two or more splitters may interfere
with the operation of the modem.
connect modem to an ethernet NIC on PC (Skip step 3b if you perform this step.) connect modem to a USB port on PC (Skip step 3a if you perform this step.)
Step 1: Connect one
end of the Ethernet
patch cable to the RJ-45
Ethernet port on the back
of the modem.
Step 2: Connect the
remaining end of the
patch cable to the
RJ-45 Ethernet port on
the Network Interface
Card (NIC).
Step 1: Insert the USB
cable “B” connector into
the USB serial port on the
back of the modem.
4 connect the power adapter to the modem 5 install your PC
Step 1: Make sure your PC
is off and insert the power
adaptor output connector into
the DC power input jack on the
back of the modem.
Step 2: Plug the power adapter
into an AC power outlet.Your
modem should power up (this
can take up to 10 minutes for
the modem to complete its boot
and scanning sequence).
OR
IMPORTANT: The cable modem connects to your PC using either a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB port.
- For an Ethernet connection, follow step 3a: “Connect Modem to an Ethernet NIC on PC.”
- For a USB connection, follow step 3b: “Connect Modem to a USB Port on PC.”
Do not connect the modem to the PC Ethernet and the uSB port. use either the Ethernet (3a) or the uSB port (3b), not both.
3a 3b
NOTE: If you purchased a Network Interface Card (NIC), please follow the directions in the NIC
package to install the NIC before connecting the cable in the steps below. Make sure you follow
the instructions to put the NIC in your PC and load the software device drivers.
NOTE: If you have used a USB cable to connect your modem, your computer will prompt you to
load a USB driver once you apply power to the modem. Insert the CD from your modem package
into your CD ROM drive and follow the instructions.
Step 2: Insert the USB
cable “A” connector into
the computer USB serial
port on your computer.
Connect one end of coax
cable “A” (Data) to the
remaining OUT connector on
the splitter and the remaining
end of coax cable “A” (Data)
to the RF connector on the
cable modem.
INSTALLATION
You will need your account number and registration code to complete the
installation. This information is printed on the letter that was included in your
self-install kit. You will also need the cable modem MAC address which can be
found on the back of the cable modem.
Power up your PC. Launch your Internet browser. Your browser should
automatically go to maestro.mediacomcc.com/walledgarden. Follow the
step-by-step instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
COMPuTER REQuIREMENTS
• Windows ® 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7
• 256MB RAM
• 200 Mhz Processor
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TECHNICAL SuPPORT
1-866-452-4747
For further questions, visit mediacomcable.com/CustomerSupport.
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