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Appendix B: Windows Help
Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections
Appendix B: Windows Help
Most Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and 
comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows 
Help and are described in this appendix.
TCP/IP
Before a computer can communicate with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of 
instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. 
Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides 
complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.
Shared Resources
If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on 
utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the 
version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your 
network.