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Touchstone™ CM300 Cable Modem

User’s Guide

 

Get ready to experience the Internet’s express lane! Whether you’re checking out
streaming media, downloading new software, or checking your email, the Touch-
stone CM300 Cable Modem brings it all to you faster and more reliably. The high-
speed, always-on connection won’t keep you waiting.

The Touchstone CM300 Cable Modem provides a USB connection for easy hookup
to USB-capable PCs, and a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection for a LAN or individ-
ual computer. 

 

You can use both connections at the same time.

 

Installation can be as simple as making three connections and restarting your com-
puter. Your cable company will provide help with any special requirements.

Follow the links below for more information and detailed instructions.

Safety Requirements

 

Getting Started

 

Installing and Connecting Your Cable Modem

 

Installing USB Drivers on Your PC

 

Using the Cable Modem

 

Troubleshooting

 

Product Specifications

 

Glossary

 

Содержание Touchstone CM300

Страница 1: ...connection for easy hookup to USB capable PCs and a 10 100 Base T Ethernet connection for a LAN or individ ual computer You can use both connections at the same time Installation can be as simple as m...

Страница 2: ...to change without notice The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warrant...

Страница 3: ...during an electrical storm Do not locate the Cable Modem near a heat source i e heat registers space heaters fireplaces etc Use only AC adapter and power cord included with the Cable Modem Install th...

Страница 4: ...rovisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC the Amending Directive 92 31 EEC the Low Volt age Directive 73 23 EEC and the CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC As such this produc...

Страница 5: ...cted computer s from the Internet without shutting off the Cable Modem Compatibility supports tiered data services if offered by your cable company Enhanced troubleshooting a web based interface lets...

Страница 6: ...nd screw on the screw on connectors are best for use with your Cable Modem The coax should be long enough to reach from your Cable Modem to the nearest cable outlet ARRIS recommends using only high qu...

Страница 7: ...ernet is a standard method of connecting two or more computers into a Local Area Network LAN Use the Ethernet connection if your PC does not use Windows or you want to share the Cable Modem connection...

Страница 8: ...tion for your system for details on enabling and configuring networking To use the Cable Modem you need DOCSIS high speed Internet service from your cable company Windows Ethernet connection Windows 9...

Страница 9: ...formation packet that describes your service The Cable Modem serial number and MAC address matches the number shown in your information packet Cable and power outlets are available near the chosen loc...

Страница 10: ...er net connection on steadily otherwise 2 USB blinks when sending or receiving data to the PC over the USB connec tion on steadily otherwise 3 Cable blinks when sending or receiving data on the cable...

Страница 11: ...to the Cable Modem from the network press again to reconnect The Online light shows you the current standby state 7 Power plug the AC adapter in here 8 USB connector for connecting the Cable Modem di...

Страница 12: ...n what kind of screws you use wall mount template included with the Cable Modem Quick Installation Guide transparent tape for temporarily securing the mounting template to the wall for mounting on ply...

Страница 13: ...ve a gap of about 6 mm 0 250 inches between the screw head and the wall 4 Orient the Cable Modem with the indicator lights facing up or right as de sired Slip both mounting slots in the back of the Ca...

Страница 14: ...connecting the coax cable and power proceed as needed Making USB Connections Making Ethernet Connections Note Do not connect a single computer to both the Ethernet and USB ports Making USB Connections...

Страница 15: ...SB drivers PC with CD ROM drive at least one free USB port one of Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Windows ME or Windows XP Windows 95 and Windows NT are not supported ARRIS USB Driver CD USB A B Cable of ap...

Страница 16: ...on Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Make sure the Cable Modem is on the Power light should be on If not connect the AC adapter as described in Connecting the Cable Modem 2 Insert the CD that came with the...

Страница 17: ...ation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary 4 Wait for the system to start the Add New Hardware Wizard and display the following window there may be a short delay 5 Select Search f...

Страница 18: ...can not find the CD drive and the CD is inserted prop erly follow these steps a On the Windows desktop open My Computer and note the letter of the Compact Disc or CD ROM drive on most systems the CD...

Страница 19: ...odem User s Guide 17 Safety Getting Started Installation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary 7 Click the Next button The wizard installs the drivers then displays a window indica...

Страница 20: ...he Power light should be on If not connect the AC adapter as described in Connecting the Cable Modem 2 Insert the CD that came with the Cable Modem package into the CD ROM drive 3 Plug the appropriate...

Страница 21: ...ation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary 5 Click the Next button The wizard prompts you for the location of the drivers Note The dialog indicates that the wizard is looking for...

Страница 22: ...Cable Modem User s Guide 20 Safety Getting Started Installation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary 6 Select Search for a suitable driver then click the Next button The wizard di...

Страница 23: ...can not find the CD drive and the CD is inserted prop erly follow these steps a On the Windows desktop open My Computer and note the letter of the Compact Disc or CD ROM drive on most systems the CD...

Страница 24: ...uide 22 Safety Getting Started Installation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary 8 Click the Next button The wizard installs the drivers then displays a window indicating that the...

Страница 25: ...ivers on Windows XP 1 Make sure the Cable Modem is on the Power light should be on If not connect the AC adapter as described in Connecting the Cable Modem 2 Insert the CD that came with the Cable Mod...

Страница 26: ...oting Specifications Glossary 4 Click the Next button The wizard prompts you for the location of the drivers 5 Select Search for the best driver and Search removable media then click the Next button T...

Страница 27: ...ower light should be on If not connect the AC adapter as described in Connecting the Cable Modem 2 Insert the CD that came with the Cable Modem package into the CD ROM drive 3 Plug the appropriate end...

Страница 28: ...s and features available on the Touchstone Cable Modem and covers basic troubleshooting procedures Setting up Your Computer to Use the Cable Modem Indicator Lights Using the Reset Button Using the Sta...

Страница 29: ...Description Power Online Cable USB Ethernet Off Off Off Off Off No power to Cable Modem On Blink x x x Standby switch active the computers are disconnected from the Internet On On x x x Standby switc...

Страница 30: ...n x indicates that the light is not important for de termining the state Name Description Power Online Cable USB Ethernet Off Off Off Off Off No power to Cable Modem On Off Off Off Off Power on Self T...

Страница 31: ...ent accidental resets Using the Standby Button The Cable Modem has a Standby button on the back panel Press the Standby button to switch between Inactive normal mode the Ethernet and USB interfaces ar...

Страница 32: ...up your Cable Modem especially when a lot of people are online Always leave your Cable Modem plugged in and connected use the Standby button to disconnect your PC from the Internet Check the front pa...

Страница 33: ...PC cross over cable for connection to a hub Press the Reset button on the back of the Cable Modem I can get on the Internet but everything is slow If the Web site you are visiting is very popular tha...

Страница 34: ...your Cable Modem to disconnect your PC from the cable system when you are not using the Internet Avoid providing web or file sharing services over your Cable Modem Besides certain vulnerability proble...

Страница 35: ...oblems Instructions 1 Connect the Cable Modem according to the steps in Installing and Connect ing Your Cable Modem 2 Watch for the Power light to come on or start blinking 3 If the Power light does n...

Страница 36: ...have installed the USB drivers as shown in Installing USB Drivers on Your PC The cable company has set up your account Call your cable company if you re not sure Instructions 1 Be sure that your PC i...

Страница 37: ...Accessing the Troubleshooting Interface for instructions on accessing the screens Physical Status Screen The Physical Status screen is the index page and can also be selected by choosing the Status l...

Страница 38: ...The Power Up Status screen shows the results of the Cable Modem registration pro cess To display this screen choose the CM State link Hardware Software Versions Screen The HW SW Versions screen displ...

Страница 39: ...to access the troubleshooting pages computer with a direct Ethernet or USB connection to the Cable Modem web browser Instructions Perform the following tasks as necessary Follow these steps to access...

Страница 40: ...Home Prev Next Touchstone CM300 Cable Modem User s Guide 36 Safety Getting Started Installation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary...

Страница 41: ...wer 9 watts Physical Specifications Physical Dimensions Height 1 2 inches 3 0 cm Width 6 4 inches 16 3 cm Depth 6 8 inches 17 2 cm Weight 0 8 lb 350 g Environmental Conditions Indoor use only Operatin...

Страница 42: ...Data Rates Downstream North America up to 42 88 Mbps Downstream Europe up to 55 616 Mbps Upstream all up to 10 24 Mbps speeds will vary depending on network use and cable company policies Standards C...

Страница 43: ...system You can buy coax from any electronics retailer and many dis count stores Cross over An Ethernet cable used to connect two hubs or a hub and a cable modem together Also some Ethernet hubs may ha...

Страница 44: ...ooting interface F connector The type of connector used on coaxial cable There are two common types of F connector slip on and screw on Use coax with screw on connectors for connecting your Cable Mode...

Страница 45: ...able Modem s MAC address to authorize access to the Internet The MAC address is printed on a label on the bottom of your Cable Modem Protocol A set of rules and formats that determines the communicati...

Страница 46: ...net The Cable Modem s Online light blinks while the modem is in Standby mode Switched outlet A power outlet that may be turned on and off using a wall switch Usually intended for lamps Avoid plugging...

Страница 47: ...r s Guide 43 Safety Getting Started Installation USB Drivers Usage Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary WHCL Windows Hardware Compatibility Labs A division of Microsoft that certifies hardware as b...

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