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Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem

Owner’s Manual

PCX1000/PCX1100

Jan. 2000

Summary of Contents for PCX1000

Page 1: ...Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Owner s Manual PCX1000 PCX1100 Jan 2000 ...

Page 2: ...duced in part or in whole without the permission of Toshiba Corporation The content of this manual is subject to change without notice in the future Toshiba Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of this product or the information contained in this manual ...

Page 3: ...eration 3 Installation 3 Use 4 Service 5 Overview 6 How does a cable modem work 6 How does a cable modem connect to a computer 6 What is DOCSIS 7 Getting Started 8 What s in the box 8 Front Panel LEDs 8 Connectors and Switches 8 Diagnostics 9 Specifications 10 How to Use the Stand 11 Q A 12 FCC Compliance 13 Glossary 14 Installing the Cable Modem Back Cover ...

Page 4: ...ditional telephone modems In addition your service will be always connected Those two features give you the information you want when you want it and your telephone line is kept free Contact information Support Information Phone 949 583 3223 Fax 949 583 3597 e mail cablesupport networks toshiba com Sales Information Phone 949 461 4840 e mail cablesales networks toshiba com Web Page http networks t...

Page 5: ... shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician Protect Power Cords Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on...

Page 6: ... up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the cable system Do not disconnect RF cable from your Cable Modem while the power to your modem is on USE Unplug Power Before Cleaning Do not use liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaner Use a damp cloth for cleaning K...

Page 7: ...f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance such as the inability to perform basic functions this indicates a need for servic...

Page 8: ...trical wave whose strength and phase change in step with the highs and lows of the computer s digital output It s because of the smoothness of the resultant signal that a higher data rate can be transmitted A cable modem MOdulates and DEModulates electrical signals in the same sense that the telephone modem does However since coaxial cable can carry much higher wave frequencies cable modems are fa...

Page 9: ...r cable modem equipment suppliers to obtain an interoperability seal for their products based on the DOCSIS specification This certification process provides cable modem equipment suppliers with a fast market oriented method for attaining cable industry acknowledgment of compliance with DOCSIS The seal is meant to provide the purchaser with a way to be confident that the modem equipment to be purc...

Page 10: ...ollowing items If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem Ethernet Cable 6feet AC Adaptor AD 121AN Stand This manual Front Panel LEDs Connectors and Switches Refer to the back cover for cable modem installation instructions ...

Page 11: ...am RF carrier present and ranging in progress flashing fast for registration in progress solid for the Cable Modem registered and ready to transfer data PC Green dark for no Ethernet carrier present or power off solid for Ethernet carrier present Data Green dark for no user data going through the Cable Modem or power off flashing for user data going through the Cable Modem Test Amber dark for init...

Page 12: ...10 How to Use the Stand Please attach the stand to the bottom of the cable modem ...

Page 13: ...bps 16QAM Symbol rate 160 320 640 1280 2560 ksym sec Modulation QPSK 16QAM Bandwidth 200 400 800 1600 3200 kHz Frequency range 5 to 42 MHz edge to edge in 1Hz steps Output signal level 8 dBmV to 58 dBmV QPSK 8 dBmV to 55 dBmV 16QAM PC Interface 10BASE T 10Mbps half duplex Power AC adapter input 120VAC 60Hz AC adapter output to cable modem 12VDC 1A AC Power consumption 8 W Typ Mechanical Size 1 96 ...

Page 14: ...ed by Cable Operator to allow how many PCs is available Please contact local Cable Operator to activate multiple PC under the cable modem Q Where can I download the driver for Cable modem A The cable modem is a stand alone device that have an Ethernet Port All workstations or hub must have a 10 Base T Ethernet port or card to connect to the cable modem Since the cable modem is a stand alone device...

Page 15: ... cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the unit off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the...

Page 16: ...F on the rear of the Toshiba Cable Modem that connects the modem to the cable system Headend The equipment in the central office of the service provider where the cable signals originate Hybrid Fiber Coaxial HFC system A system where the trunk of the cable plant is of fiber technology Somewhere near the subscriber s home the fiber is connected to a coaxial cable and the signal is converted so that...

Page 17: ...puter or to a HUB Subscriber A computer user in the home who accesses a data service using the Toshiba Cable Modem Subnet A network subdivision When subnetting us used the IP Internet Protocol address is divided into a subnet number and a host number Hosts and gateways identify the bits used for the network and subnet number through the use of a subnet mask TCP IP communication stack Software in t...

Page 18: ...tor on the cable modem rear panel 4 Connect the 10Base T signal cable from your computer to the 10Base T connector on the cable modem rear panel 5 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 12V 1A jack on the cable modem rear panel Then plug in the AC adapter to the wall electrical outlet The power indicator LED on the modem front panel will light if power is present at the outlet The modem will start op...

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