Cisco Cisco DOCSIS EuroDOCSIS Transponder for GainStar Nodes and Amplifiers Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration
Before You Begin
The procedures in this chapter assume that you have completed the following:
Prepared the installation site
Prepared the Cisco device to install the transponder
Install the device correctly
About the USB Driver
The USB driver is a Cisco standard driver which enables your computer to build
virtual Ethernet connection with the transponder.
Before you start, make sure that you have installed the USB driver.
Before you start, make sure that you have installed the USB driver.
System Compliance
The USB driver is tested to support the operating system including Windows XP,
The USB driver is tested to support the operating system including Windows XP,
Windows Server 2000/2003, and Linux. For Windows 7, a standard driver for
Remote NDIS Compatible Device can be used. For any other system, please consult
your system administrator before operating.
Important Concepts
The following items have been defined in this guide.
Device: A device is defined as a Cisco compact amplifier or node with the
Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS transponder installed. Refer to the data sheets of your
own device to verify whether it supports the Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS
transponder.
Transponder: The Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS transponder.
To Install the USB Driver
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2000/2003, follow the steps below to install
the USB driver.
1. Register or use the existing account to log on to Cisco.com.
2. Click on the following address to find the USB driver
1. Register or use the existing account to log on to Cisco.com.
2. Click on the following address to find the USB driver
3. Download the USB driver software.
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