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Cable Modem

User's Manual

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for ACM6000EB

Page 1: ...Cable Modem User s Manual User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGESARISING FROMANYDEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by the manufacturer or 2 the serial number of the produc...

Page 3: ...ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord i...

Page 4: ...twork Card 6 Preparations 6 Checking if TCP IP is already installed 7 Adding TCP IP in Network properties 7 Changing TCP IP Settings 7 Chapter 2 Installing the Cable Modem 8 Powering Up 9 Multiple Client Configuration 9 Windows ME 10 Windows 2000 12 Windows XP 14 Chapter 3 Using the Cable Modem 15 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 16 ...

Page 5: ...is powered up you are online to enjoy real time 3D animation video conferencing and perform other data intensive operations Features Compliant to MCNS DOCSIS or Euro DOCSIS standards Support network management protocol Plug and Play operation for easy setup and operation Diagnosis through front panel LEDs Software upgradeable if initiated by your cable company Low power consumption Stylish compact...

Page 6: ...ktop select Properties click the Device Manager tab and then double click Network adapters to confirm that the Ethernet driver is properly installed System Requirements 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 yo...

Page 7: ...llowed 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 3 Select Microsoft from the manufacturers In the list of network protocols browse to TCP IP and then double click it Changing TCP IP Settings After the TCP IP protocol is installed restart your computer and consult the installation gu...

Page 8: ... on the splitter and the RF connector on the rear panel of the cable modem 4 Connect the LAN cable from the LAN port on your computer to the LAN port on the rear panel of the cable modem 5 Connect the DC power adapter to the POWER input jack on the rear panel of the cable modem Plug in the DC power adapter to an electrical outlet NOTE If you are not using a television on the cable line you may ski...

Page 9: ...arvelous speed Multiple Client Configuration The cable modem supports up to 15 pieces of consumer premises equipment If you can obtain multiple IP addresses from your cable operator you can hook up as many computers to the cable modem as the number of the IP addresses using a hub in between as shown below Each connected client PC will then be assigned one dynamic IP address by the cable operator C...

Page 10: ...Hardware Wizard 4 Insert the cable modem driver disk into your computer 5 Click Next Automatic search 9 The Wizard searches for the driver and finds the correct device driver Click Next 11 After the initial setup files are copied the wizard indicates it has completed he driver installation Click Finish 13 A dialog box prompts you to restart your computer Click Yes If you would like to use the USB ...

Page 11: ...B 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 Select the device and click the remove button ...

Page 12: ...SB 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 When Digital Signature Not Found is displayed click Yes to continue 9 When installation is complete click Finish to c...

Page 13: ...Verifying the Driver 1 Right click My Network Places icon on the desktop 2 You should see USB Cable Modem 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 ...

Page 14: ...k 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 Verifying the Driver To verify the driver installation find USB Cable Modem under Network adapters Device Manager is accessible through Start My Computer View system information Windows XP Installing the Driver ...

Page 15: ...ork OFF While Cable Link LED flash searching for downstream channel 3 Cable ON Normal operation Flashing While Status LED is ON data streaming down Flashing While Status LED is OFF searching for downstream channel OFF 4 PC LAN ON LAN cable modem and PC connection successful ETHERNET Flashing Data transmitting between LAN cable modem and PC OFF No connection between LAN cable modem and PC 5a Test O...

Page 16: ...on between the cable modem and the cable service provider through a coaxial cable 3 CONSOLE on selected models The 9 pin D sub serial port supports the RS 232 terminal interface for advanced cable modem management 4 RESET on selected models The reset button when pressed resets the cable modem without the need to unplug the power cord 5 USB USB model The optional USB port allows the modem to be con...

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