Minimum cable modem requirements for PC and Macintosh:

OPERATING SYSTEM:
• Windows 2000, XP
• Windows Vista
• Macintosh System OS X or higher

PROCESSOR SPEED:
• Pentium-class 75 MHz minimum (166 MHz or higher recommended, required for Windows 2000)
• PowerPC, iMac 100 MHz minimum (166 MHz or higher recommended)

OTHER:
• CD-ROM
• Available IRQ interrupt port
• SVGA screen with 256 colors
• 64 MB RAM
• 90 MB free hard drive space
• Cable outlet within five feet of computer (additional outlet work may incur additional charges)
• 1 available electrical outlet near computer for cable modem (existing computer needs are not included)
• Working Ethernet connection with RJ45 connector, or USB connection. (Thames Valley Communications will install a fully operational Network Interface Card (NIC) if your computer does not already have one)
• TCP/IP communications stack software installed. TVC will only install, service, and support a connection on a stand alone computer not connected to a home network, at the time of installation.
Operating System installation CDs or diskettes must be available for the service installation.

Does your computer meet our qualification requirements?
Download our worksheet to find out.

CABLE MODEM INSTALLATION:
Thames Valley Communications will completely install a Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem in your home for you to begin using ($50 to purchase this modem or $3 per month to rent it), including a fully operational Network Interface Card (NIC) if your computer does not already have one. If you are using your own modem, it must be Docsis compliant modem to work.

We hope you enjoy your new products and services.
If you have any questions, please call us at 860.446.4009 or stop by to see us at
295 Meridian Street, Groton CT 06340.