DCM-604 Series EMTA Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adaptor
User’s Manual
Rear Panel and Hardware Connections
This chapter describes the proper steps for connecting your cable modem. Please be sure
to follow the steps in the sequence outlined below. Failure to do so could result in improper
operation or failure of your cable modem.
Step 1:
Step 1
Connecting
the Coaxial Cable
Step 3
Connecting the
Telephone cord
Power On / Off
Step 2
Connecting to a Network Interface Card
Or Connecting to the USB port on your PC
Step 4
Connecting to
the AC Adapter
Step 5
Adjust the Antenna
Connect a cable by feeding the F-connector on the back of the cable modem. Ensure the
center conductor of the 75 ohm coaxial cable is inserted directly into the center of the F-
connector. Secure the coaxial cable by carefully threading the outer shell of the coaxial
cable connector onto the F-connector in a clockwise direction until tight. Be careful not to
over-tighten the connector or you may damage either the connector or the cable modem.
Step2:
Connect the cable modem to an GbE Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Network using a
RJ-45 male-terminated Ethernet cable. This cable modem equips with two Ethernet ports,
you can connect two PCs to the cable modem at the same time if necessary.
Step 3:
Connect the telephone sets to TEL1 and TEL2. Use RJ-11 telephone line to
connect TEL1/TEL2 port on the cable modem and telephone socket on telephone.
Step 4:
Connect the AC Adapter to the cable modem by inserting the barrel-shaped
connector into the mating power connector on the back of the cable modem. Exercise
carefully to ensure the connectors are properly aligned prior to insertion and ensure the
two connectors engage completely. The cable modem is shipped with an AC adapter.
Remember to use only power adapter that came with the cable modem. Other power
adapters might have voltages that are not correct for your particular cable modem. Using a
power adapter with the wrong voltage can damage the cable modem.
Step 5:
Adjust the antenna if necessary.
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