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Some of the information in the included “Getting Started
Guide” is no longer correct.

Be sure to read the updated information in this document
before you attempt to connect and install your 3Com
HomeConnect

Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol

The following information describes how to configure the
TCP/IP protocol when installing the cable modem on a
computer with the Windows
operating systems. To configure the TCP/IP protocol for
other operating systems, see the included “Getting Started
Guide.”

Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for the Windows Me
Operating System

1 Right-click the My Network Places icon on the Windows

desktop.

2 Click Properties.

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Cable Modem External.

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Me or Windows 2000

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3 A list of installed network components appears. Look for

an entry named TCP/IP.

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If a similar entry is present, you can now connect the cable
modem. Go to “Connecting the Cable Modem” for the
instructions. However, if a similar entry is not present,
complete the following steps.

1 Click Add.

2 Select Protocol in the Select Network Component Type

dialog box. The Select Network Protocol dialog box
appears.

3 Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list.

4 Click OK.

Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for the Windows
2000 Operating System

1 Right-click the My Network Places icon on the Windows

desktop.

2 Right-click on Local Area Connection and click Properties.

3 A list of installed network components appears. Look for

an entry named TCP/IP.