DDW3612 Subscriber User Guide
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July, 2010
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Installation Instructions
This chapter explains how to setup the device and access the web interface for the
DDW3612 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway.
2.1
Complete Prerequisite Tasks/Connect the Device
Complete the following tasks to install the DDW3612 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
and access the web interface.
Important:
Subscribers must contact their service provider to enable internet
access. Typically, the service provider initially connects and configures the device.
These steps are also provided below. If you wish to confirm the setup, or add
devices to your network, refer to “Validate Connectivity/Connect Devices to the
Network” on
page 10
.
Remove all contents from the device packaging.
Have a Windows PC available and powered on. The Windows PC must have an
ethernet network adapter/ethernet port. The PC must also have an internet
browser installed (Netscape or Internet Explorer).
Connect the power adapter that is included with the product package to the
DDW3612 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway and to the power outlet. Do not use
any other power adapter except the one included with the product package.
Connect a coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet. Connect the other end to the
Cable/RF port on the back of the cable modem.
Connect one end of a network cable to your computer’s Ethernet port. Connect the
other end to one of the LAN ports on the cable modem.
2.2
Access the Web Interface
Use the following procedure to access the web interface using Internet Explorer from
a Windows computer.
1.
From the computer, launch an internet browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape).
2. In the internet browser, enter the following address and press <
Enter/Return
>: