THOMSON THG520 - Chapter 1: Connections and Setup; Getting Started and System Requirements

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
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Introduction
Voice Over IP Cable Modem Features
z Provides two-line telephone service
z Capable of receiving data at rates of up to 10 Megabits per second
z Able to send and receive data over the cable line
z Able to connect multiple computers through 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, USB at the same
time (if applicable and your service provider offers multiple computer connections)
z Plug-and-play operation for easy setup and installation
What’s on the CD-ROM
Insert the cable modem CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive to view troubleshooting tips, the
internal diagnostics, and other valuable information.
Note: You will need to use the CD-ROM to install the USB driver if you are connecting via the USB
port.
CD-ROM Contents:
z Links to RCA and Thomson web sites
z Electronic file of the instruction book in additional languages
z Usage and troubleshooting tips
Accessing the Diagnostics Display through the CD-ROM
A button on the CD-ROM menu called “Look at Diagnostics” (found under the “About My Cable
Modem” menu) launches your browser and displays status and diagnostic information stored
within the modem in HTML format.
Your PC must receive an IP address assignment from the Cable company’s server, over the cable
network. You may want to “bookmark” the IP address in your browser after the diagnostics page
is displayed.
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