Linksys BEFCMU10 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem
Back Panel Ports
Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem
Back Panel Ports
The Cable Modem’s ports are located on the back panel.
Power Port
The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter.
Reset Button
The Reset button allows you to clear the Cable Modem’s connections and set the Cable 
Modem to the factory defaults.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC or other Ethernet 
network device using a Category 5 (or better) Ethernet network cable.
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect the Cable Modem to your PC using the included USB cable.
Cable Port
The Cable port is where you will connect the cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 
This is a round coaxial cable, like the one that connects to the back of your cable box or 
television.
 
Figure 2-1: Back Panel