Cable Modem User's Manual User’s Guide
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Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Contents Chapter 1 - Overview ............................................................................... 5 Features .................................................................................................. 5 Package Contents .................................................................................. 5 System Requirements ............................................................................ 6 Installing a Network Card ...............................................................
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Overview Thank you for purchasing this cable modem. This cable modem delivers the highest performance in data over cable technology. Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-to-use communication device offers reliable connectivity as well as remarkable data transfer rates. Once the cable modem is powered up, you are online to enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, and perform other data intensive operations.
Chapter 1 - Introduction System Requirements Chapter 1 Before connecting the cable modem to your PC, make sure your system is equipped with a LAN controller and supports the TCP/IP protocol. Installing a Network Card Preparations If your system does not have an embedded LAN controller, you must install a network interface card as instructed below (assuming that you are using an Ethernet card under the operating system of Windows 98): 1. Install the network card on your 3.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Click the Start button Control Panel Chapter 1 Checking if TCP/IP is already installed on the desktop. In the Settings menu, select . Double-click the Network icon . 2. In the list of installed network components try to find the TCP/ IP protocol. It may be followed by the name of the Ethernet controller. If you cannot locate anything that begins with TCP/IP, install it as described below. Adding TCP/IP in Network properties 1. Click Add. 2. Double-click Protocol. 3.
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 - Installing the Cable Modem Chapter 2 Take the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure: 1. Connect the cable TV coaxial cable to the input connector of a signal splitter. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from one of the output connectors on the splitter to the input connector of your TV set. 3. Use another coaxial cable to connect the other output connector on the splitter and the RF connector on the rear panel of the cable modem. 4.
Chapter 2 - Installation Powering Up When all connections have been properly made and the power is ON, the cable modem will automatically start the self-test and search for the active cable channel provided by your cable operator. Now you are all set and ready to surf the Internet at a marvelous speed! Multiple Client Configuration Chapter 2 The cable modem supports up to 15 pieces of consumer premises equipment.
Chapter 2 - Installation If you would like to use the USB interface, connect the USB cable modem to your computer using the USB cable and install the driver as shown here. Windows ME Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 1. Turn ON the cable modem your computer. 2. If you have not connected the cable modem to your computer using the USB cable, do so now. 3. Windows will detect that a new hardware has been added and will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. 4.
Chapter 2 - Installation Windows ME Chapter 2 Verifying the Driver 1. Right-click “My Network Places” icon on the desktop. 2. You should see “USB Cable Modem ” Deleting the Driver - Network (Either the Network or System will work.) 1. Right-click “My Network Places” icon on the desktop. 2. Select the device and click the remove button. Deleting the Driver - System (Either the Network or System will work.) 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and select Device Manager. 2.
Chapter 2 - Installation Windows 2000 Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 1. Turn ON the cable modem and your computer. 2. If you have not connected the cable modem to your computer using the USB cable, do so now. 3. Windows will detect that a new hardware has been added and will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. 4. Insert the cable modem driver disk into your computer. 5. Click Next. (Search for a...) 6. Select “Floppy disk drives” and click Next. 7. Click next when “usbcm.inf” is found. 8.
Chapter 2 - Installation Windows 2000 Verifying the Driver 1. Right-click “My Network Places” icon on the desktop. 2. You should see “USB Cable Modem” Cable Modem User’s Manual Chapter 2 Deleting the Driver - System 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and select Hardware. 2. Click Device Manager button 3. Select the device and click the remove button.
Chapter 2 - Installation Windows XP Installing the Driver Chapter 2 When you connect the USB Cable Modem, a “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Click Next to continue. Use “Search for the best...” and check “Include this location...”. Enter the path to the USB Cable Modem driver and click Next to continue. You will be notified when the software for the USB Cable Modem has finished installation.
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5a Non-USB Model POWER STATUS CABLE PC TEST USB Model POWER STATUS CABLE ETHERNET USB (LAN) 1 2 4 5b LED Indicator State Description 1. Power ON OFF Modem is powered ON Modem is powered OFF 2. Status ON Flashing OFF Modem successfully registered on cable operator’s network Modem is registering on cable operator’s network (While Cable Link LED flash) searching for downstream channel 3.
Chapter 3 - Using the Cable Modem Rear Panel 1 2 POWER CABLE POWER OFF ON 1 7 Reset USB 4 5 3 4 5 6 CONSOLE RESET USB LAN LAN CABLE 6 2 Chapter 3 1. POWER The provided power adapter converts DC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the cable modem. 2. CABLE The connector may be located right next to the power input jack or the serial port.
