Cisco 3848 Self-Installation Manual

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Self-installation guide for your Cisco 3848 modem

Self-installation

guide for your

Cisco 3848 modem

Installation Time: Up to 30 minutes

(including activation and setup)

Important: If you're replacing your modem, your Internet service won't be operational during the replacement process. We

recommend doing this at a time when you don't need the Internet.

Installation kit

Your installation kit includes:

Modem

Return your old modem

If this is a replacement modem, begin by disconnecting and packing up your old equipment. Make sure to follow the

instructions in the enclosed Equipment Return guide to avoid any unnecessary charges.

Install and activate your modem

Coaxial cable

Locate a coaxial wall outlet. When deciding where to install

your Wi-Fi modem, consider placing it:

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Central to the areas where you use the Internet most often

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Close to devices you need to connect with an Ethernet cable

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Preferably 3 feet from the ground

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In an open space, away from any obstacle that may block

the Wi-Fi signal, such as wireless electronics, or materials

such as metal, concrete or mirrored surfaces

Connect one end of the provided coaxial cable to the wall

outlet and the other end to the CABLE input on the rear of the

modem. Firmly hand-tighten the cable to avoid damaging the

connectors.

Ethernet cable

Power cord

Page 1 Self-installation guide for your Cisco 3848 modem Self-installation guide for your Cisco 3848 modem Installation Time: Up to 30 minutes (including activation and setup) Important: If you’re replacing your modem, your Internet service won’t be operational during the replacement process. We recommend doing this at a time when you don’t need the Internet.
Page 2 Self-installation guide for your Cisco 3848 modem Connect the power cord to the modem and plug it into an active electrical outlet. This will start the synchronization process. Note that it may take up to 20 minutes for the modem to come online.