SMC Networks SMCD3G, User Manual

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Getting to Know Your Gateway
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SMCD3G Cable Modem Gateway User Manual
Rear Panel
The rear panel of your SMCD3G Cable Modem Gateway contains a reset button and the
ports for attaching the supplied power adapter and making additional connections. Figure 2
shows the rear panel components and Table 2 describes their meanings.
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Figure 2. Rear View of the SMCD3G Cable Modem Gateway
Table 2. SMCD3G Cable Modem Gateway Rear Panel Components
Item Description
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Power (12VDC) Connect the supplied power adapter to this port.
 LAN 1-4 Four 10/100/1000 auto-sensing RJ-45 switch ports. Connect devices on your local area network
such as a computer, hub, or switch to these ports.
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USB USB 2.0 high-speed port for storing configurations externally.
 Cable Connect your coaxial cable line to this port.
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Reset button Use this button to reset the power or restore the default factory settings (see “Restoring Factory
Defaults,” below). This button is recessed to prevent accidental resets of your Gateway.
Restoring Factory Defaults
Using the Reset button on the back panel, you can power cycle the Gateway and return it to
its original factory default settings. As a result, any changes you made to the Gateway’s
default settings will be removed. To reset the Gateway and keep any overrides you made to
the factory default settings, use the software reset method described under “Using the
Reboot Menu to Reboot the Gateway” on page 57.
1. Leave power plugged into the Gateway.
2. Find the Reset button on the back panel, then press and hold it for at least 10 seconds.
3. Release the Reset button.
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