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2 INSTALLATION
7
Signing Up for Service
You must sign up with an Internet Service provider to access the Internet and other
online services. To activate your service, call your local Internet service provider.
To receive data service, you need to provide the MAC address printed on the bar code
label marked
CM HFC MAC ID on the bottom of the cable modem. You can record it
here:
00 : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______ : ______
You should ask your Internet Service provider the following questions:
• Do you have any special system requirements?
• When can I begin to use my SB6120?
• Are there any files I need to
download after connecting the SB6120?
• Do I need a user name or password to access the Internet or use e-mail?
Computer System Requirements
Your SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem is compatible with Windows
®
2000, Windows XP™, Windows Vista
®
, Macintosh
®
, or Linux
®
operating systems.
Caution!
You must have the latest version of your operating system installed with
all current patches and revisions.
Ethernet Card
You can use the Ethernet connection with any Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX computer equipped with an Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet card.
Your Ethernet card must be installed in your computer before you install the cable
modem. If it is not installed, follow the installation instructions provided with your
Ethernet card.
A Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (GigE) is needed to achieve the maximum
data throughput rates.
Additional Requirements
In addition, your computer must meet the following requirements:
• PC with Pentium
®
class or better processor
• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh, Linux, or UNIX
operating system with an available operating system CD-ROM
• Minimum 256 MB RAM recommended
• 10 MB available hard disk space
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