3-18 Installation and Operation
SURFboard Cable Modem Installation Manual
Configuring the Computer for TCP/IP
The computer must be configured for TCP/IP. An IP address is assigned automatically during
the TCP/IP configuration process. Instructions are provided for Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Window XP users.
The SURFboard cable modem contains all required software. You do not need to configure the
cable modem, but you must configure your computer for TCP/IP (a software protocol for
communication between computers) and check for an IP address. Your service provider may
provide additional instructions for setting up your computer.
Configuring for TCP/IP in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me
To configure for TCP/IP for Windows 95, Window 98, and Windows Me:
1 On the Windows Desktop, click Start. The pop-up menu is displayed.
2 Click Settings and then Control Panel from the Windows pop-up menus.
3 Double-click the Network icon on the Control Panel window. The Network window is
displayed:
Although your SURFboard cable modem model number may be different than in the images
in this manual, the procedure is the same.
4 Click the Configuration tab on the Network window.
5 Verify that TCP/IP is installed for the adapter that will be used to connect to the
SURFboard cable modem. If TCP/IP is installed, then skip to step 10. If TCP/IP is not
installed for the adapter, continue with step 6.
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