Askey Computer BTM850W Cable Modem User Manual Manual
Askey Computer Corp Cable Modem Manual
users manual
BT-M850W Cable Modem
Userโs Manual
Rev:01
2002/09/19
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Safety Notes
For Installation
n Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.
n Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.
n Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the
power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.
n Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and
openings on the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to
mount the product with a stack.
n Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine.
n Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product.
n Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions from
qualified service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or file.
n Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table.
For Using
n Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay
attention to the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high.
n After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.
n Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.
n When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product to
prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating.
For Service
Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you attempt to service the product
yourself, which may void the userโs authority to operate it. Contact qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
n If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
n If liquid has been spilled into the product.
n If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
n If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
n If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
n If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Warning
n "WARNING - FCC RF exposure requirements: The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. "
n This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution
n Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the authority to operate equipment.
Contents
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Contents
Before You Use..................................................................................................... vi
Features .....................................................................................................vi
System Requirements ..................................................................................vi
Unpacking..................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1: Overview ............................................................................................. 1
Physical Outlook .......................................................................................... 1
Front Panel........................................................................................ 1
Rear Panel......................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Installation.......................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer ............................................. 3
Installation Procedure for Ethernet Interface ........................................ 3
Installation Procedure for USB Interface .............................................. 3
Chapter 3: Software Installation and Configuration............................................. 5
USB Driver Installation................................................................................. 5
For Windows 98/ME ........................................................................... 5
For Windows 2000/XP ........................................................................ 7
Uninstall USB Driver .................................................................................... 9
For Windows 98/ME ........................................................................... 9
For Windows 2000/XP ........................................................................ 9
Setting TCP/IP on Client PC ........................................................................ 11
For Windows 98/ME ......................................................................... 11
For Windows 2000/XP ...................................................................... 15
DHCP Server ............................................................................................. 18
For Windows 98/ME ......................................................................... 18
For Windows NT/2000/XP ................................................................. 19
For Apple Macintosh ......................................................................... 20
Renew PC IP Address ................................................................................. 21
Chapter 4: Web Configuration............................................................................. 23
Usin4g Web-Based Manager ....................................................................... 23
Status ...................................................................................................... 23
Software ......................................................................................... 23
Connection ...................................................................................... 24
Security .......................................................................................... 24
Wireless.................................................................................................... 25
Basic............................................................................................... 25
Privacy............................................................................................ 25
Advanced ........................................................................................ 26
Chapter 5: Access Internet through Cable Modem............................................. 29
Accessing Internet..................................................................................... 29
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 31
Appendix: Specifications..................................................................................... 33
Before You Use
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The BT-M850W is a DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 and CableHome 1.0 compliant wireless cable residential gateway that provide
high-speed connectivity to residential, commercial, and education subscribers on public and private networks via an
existing cable infrastructure. The BT-M850W is equipped with 4-port Ethernet switch, USB, IEEE802.11b Wireless,
HPNA interfaces. The BT-M850W can inter-operate with any DOCSIS and CableHome compliant headend
equipment. The IP traffic can transfer between the BT-M850W and DOCSIS and CableHome compliant headend
equipments. The data security secures upstream and downstream communications.
Features
n Up to 42.88 Mbps downstream and up to 10.24 Mbps upstream, two-way cable modem.
n F-Connector for the cable interface.
n Build-in IEEE 802.11b Wireless Access Point function
n Bridging wired & wireless segments of network
n Provide 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps wireless connectivity to the wireless clients
n Support Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm (WEP)
n Roaming by Association/Re-association/De-association
n Four ports 10/100BaseT Ethernet switch with auto-negotiation function and auto-media dependent interface
crossover (MDIX).
n USB Connector for USB interface
n Home PNA 2.0 support
n NAT (Network Address Translation) to support multiple users with one IP account for routing mode.
n Transparent bridging for IP traffic for bridge mode
n Firewall function
n RSA and 56 bit DES data encryption security
n Interoperable with any DOCSIS and CableHome compatible headend equipment
n SNMP v1/v2c/v3 network management support
n Remote operating firmware downloading
n Support Web pages and private DHCP server for status monitoring
n Clear LED display
n Universal Plug and Play
System Requirements
This cable modem equips ETHERNET and USB interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem.
Before installing the EMTA, please check the following requirements with your computer.
For Ethernet Connection
u Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP operating system or Apple Macintosh series
u 10/100 Base-T NIC(network interface card)
u Subscribe to a Cable Television Company for cable modem service
For USB Connection
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u Windows98/2000/ ME/XP operating system
u Available USB port
u Subscribe to a Cable Television Company for cable modem service
For Phone Connection
u Standard touch-tone telephone and phone cord with RJ-11 connector
u Subscribe to a VoIP system company (VoIP service provider) for VoIP services
Unpacking
Check the contents of the package against the pack contents checklist below. If any of the items is missing, then
contact the dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.
n Cable Modem
n Twisted Pair Ethernet Cable (CAT5/RJ-45)
n USB Cable
n Power Adapter & Power Cord
n Quick Start Guide
n Software CD
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The following illustration shows the front panel of the EMTA machine:
LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front panel are described in the table below (from left to right):
LED Color Status Description
Off Power off.Power Green
On Power on.
Receive Green Blinking Indicates receiving RF DS data
Send Green Blinking To indicate transmit RF US traffic.
On Modem registration completed.Cable Green
Blinking To indicate RF link status at different speed.
1. Scanning DS
2. US ranging
3. DHCP/TFTP/Registration
On Ethernet carrier is present.Ethernet 1
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Green
Blinking To indicate Ethernet data.
On To indicate USB link is present.USB Green
Blinking To indicate USB transmitting or receiving data
On To indicate HPNA link is present.
HPNA Green
Blinking To indicate HPNA transmitting or receiving data
On To indicate wireless link is present.
Wireless Green
Blinking To indicate Wireless AP transmitting or receiving data
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12VDC: 12V Power connector
HPNA: RJ-11 Home PNA Connector
RST
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Reset-to-Default push button
ETHERNET
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Ethernet 10/100BaseT RJ-45 connector
USB
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USB Connector
CABLE
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F-Connector
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This cable modem equips USB and Ethernet interfaces. You can choose either one to connect to the cable modem. Go
to the section โInstallation Procedure for Ethernet Interfaceโ, if your computer has installed TCP/IP and Ethernet card
with 10/100BaseT capability. Go to the section โInstallation Procedure for Ethernet USB Interfaceโ, if your PC has
USB port and the operating system is Microsoft Windows 98/ME/XP or Windows 2000.
Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer
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Follow the steps below for proper installation:
1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the
modem.
Note: To speed up the registration process of cable modem, the coaxial cable should be
connected to the modem prior to the power connector.
3. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to one of the ETHERNET connector on the modem, connect the other end
with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on your computer.
4. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem.
5. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
6. The cable modem will look for the proper cable modem signal in the Cable Television network and process the
initial registration. The cable modem is ready for data transfer after the LED โPowerโ is in solid green.
Note: The RST button at the rear panel is for maintenance purpose only.
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Follow the steps below for proper installation:
1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the
modem.
Note: To speed up the registration process of cable modem, the coaxial cable should be
connected to the modem prior to the power connector.
3. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the modem.
4. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem.
5. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
6. The cable modem will look for the proper cable modem signal in the Cable Television network and process the
initial registration. The cable modem is ready for data transfer after the LED โPowerโ is in solid green.
Note: The RST button at the rear panel is for maintenance purpose only.
Below shows the connection status among the cable modem and your computer.
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1. Wait for the cable modem is running in the operational state (registration O.K.). Plug the USB cable into your
PC USB port. You will see the next page. Click the โNextโ button.
2. Select โSearch for the best drivers for your deviceโ and click the โNextโ button.
3. Check โSpecify a locationโ and browse CD-ROM:\Win9x or WinME. Click the โNextโ button.
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4. Select โThe updated driver...โ and click the โNextโ button.
5. Click the โNextโ button.
6. Installation has been completed here. Click the โFinishโ button.
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7. The system will ask you to restart your computer. Click โYesโ to complete the installation.
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1. Wait for the cable modem is running in the operational state (registration O.K.). Plug the USB cable into your
PC USB port.
2. You will see the next page. Click the โNextโ button.
3. Select โSearch for a suitable driver for my deviceโ and click the โNextโ button.
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4. Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM. Select โCD-ROM driveโ and clicks the โNextโ button.
5. Click the โNextโ button.
6. A Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears to ask you to continue the installation or stop the procedure.
Please click Yes. Then Windows will copy the drivers from the Software Utility CD.
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7. Installation has been completed here. Click the โFinishโ button.
Uninstall USB Driver
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1. Click โStartโ button on your computerโs taskbar, point to โSettingsโ, and then click โControl Panelโ.
2. Select Add/Remove Programs.
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select USB Cable Modem Adapter from the list box. Click the Add/Remove
button.
4. A confirmation dialog appears. Click Yes.
5. A dialog box appears to ask you unplug USB cable, please unplug the cable and click OK.
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1 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.
2 Select Add/Remove Programs.
3 Select USB Cable Modem Adapter from the list box.
4 Click the Change/Remove button.
5 Click Yes button.
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6 A dialog box appears to ask you unplug USB cable, please unplug the cable and click OK.
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Setting TCP/IP on Client PC
After you successfully complete the network interface card (Ethernet card) installation task, you need to make sure
the TCP/IP communications protocol used by the Ethernet card is installed and correctly configured on your system.
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1. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.
2. The Control Panel window will show up. Double-click the โNetworkโ icon in the Control Panel window.
3. Windows will appear the Network dialog box. Click โConfigurationโ tab to bring it to the front, and on this tab,
a list of installed network components appears.
Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add.
Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 7.
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4. The Select Network Component Type dialog box will show up. Click โProtocolโ, and then click โAddโ.
5. You will see the Select Network Protocol dialog box. Click โMicrosoftโ in the โManufactures:โ list, and then
click โTCP/IPโ in the โNetwork Protocols:โ list. Click โOKโ.
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6. You will be directed back to the Network dialog box, and on the โConfigurationโ tab, the entry that includes
TCP/IP -> followed by the Ethernet card installed in your computer will appear in the list of installed network
components.
7. Click TCP/IP -> followed by the Ethernet card installed in your computer, and then click โPropertiesโ. The
TCP/IP Properties dialog box will appear.
8. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, please follow the directions below: Click โIP Addressโ tab to bring it to the
front, and then click โObtain an IP address automaticallyโ on the tab.
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9. Click โGatewayโ to bring it to the front. On this tab, leave the โNew gateway:โ blank. If there is the entry in the
โInstalled gateway:โ list, click it and then click โRemoveโ to remove all installed gateways.
10. Click โDNS Configurationโ tabs to bring it to the front, and click โDisable DNSโ, then click โOKโ to close the
dialog box.
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11. The Copying Files dialog box will pop up and the system will start copying files from Windows. At the first
time you will be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive during the files copying,
and follow the instructions when they show up, then click โOKโ. It will prompt another Copying Files dialog
box. Please type the command line that Windows files located in the dialog box (For example, D:\win98). Click
โOKโ to continue the files copying.
12. Windows will appear the System Settings Change dialog box and ask you if you would like to restart your
computer. Click โYesโ.
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1. Click โStartโ button on your computerโs taskbar, point to โSettingsโ, and then click โNetwork and Dial-up
Connectionsโ.
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2. The Network and Dial-up Connections window will show up. Double-click โLocal Area Connectionโ icon in
the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
3. The Local Area Connection status window will show up. Click the โPropertiesโ button.
4. Click โInternet Protocol (TCP/IP)โ and then click โPropertiesโ.
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5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears. Click โObtain an IP address automaticallyโ. Click
โObtain DNS server address automaticallyโ. Click โOKโ to close the dialog box.
6. Windows will appear the System Settings Change dialog box and ask you if you would like to restart your
computer. Click โYesโ.
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DHCP Server
PC connected to the cable modem can automatically get a private IP address from the DHCP server of cable modem
before cable modem is on line. The following steps will show you how to get an IP address.
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1. Click โStartโ, point to โRunโ, and click to open the โRunโ windows.
2. Enter โwinipcfgโ in the โOpenโ field. Click โOKโ to execute the winipcfg and show the โIP
Configurationโ window.
3. Select the โEthernet adapterโ to show the IP address. Press โReleaseโ and โRenewโ if the PC is not accessing
the Internet. After the cable modem is on line, you need to press the โReleaseโ and โRenewโ to get a new IP
address from your ISPโs server.
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1. Click โStartโ, point to โRunโ, and click to open the โRunโ windows.
2. The Run dialog box appears. Type โcmdโ in the โOpenโ field, and then click โOKโ to execute the command.
3. You will enter the dos mode, type โipconfigโ, press โEnterโ on your keyboard, and you will see the IP address
your computer get from the cable modem.
4. If PC is not access Internet, type โipconfig /releaseโ, and press โEnterโ on your keyboard to release the IP.
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5. Type โipconfig /renewโ, and press โEnterโ on your keyboard to renew the IP. You can repeat the steps until your
computer gets the correct IP.
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2. If the iMac gets an invalid IP, select โUsing DHCP Serverโ in โConfigureโ field. Click the โClose boxโ at the
upper left corner to close the โTCP/IPโ window.
3. Click the โSaveโ in the prompted message box.
4. You need to wait about 2 minutes and open โTCP/IPโ window to see the new TCP/IP status.
Renew PC IP Address
There is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after cable modem is on line and the PC cannot access
the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PCโs IP address after the cable modem is on line.
1. Click โStartโ, point to โRunโ, and click to open the โRunโ windows.
2. Enter winipcfg in the โOpenโ field. Click โOKโ to execute the winipcfg and show the โIP
Configurationโ window.
3. Select the โEthernet adapterโ to show the IP address. Press โReleaseโ and โRenewโ to get a new IP address
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from your ISPโs server.
4. Select the โOKโ to close the IP Configuration window.
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Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows:
Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the cable modem in the URL field: 192.168.100.1.
After connecting to the device, you will be prompted to enter username and password. By default, the username is
empty and the password is SA. See the following example for running under Windows XP.
Status
This page shows the basic information of your cable modem such as name of your modem, serial number, MAC
address, hardware version, software version, receive power level, transmit power level, cable modem status and so
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The page shows the connection information about the access point in the status of WAN connection.
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If you are not satisfied with the password that the system gave you, you can change the password in this web page.
Please enter the new one on the right box to the Password. Then re-enter the password below that one for
confirmation. Finally, click Apply to invoke this setting for the next time using.
If you donโt want to use the password that you set and want to restore the factory default one, please click on the Yes
radio button and click Apply.
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Wireless
To configure the wireless setting for the Access Point, please open this web page.
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Service Set Identifier (SSID):Type in the SSID for your service provider.
New Channel: Select the channel that you need.
Current Channel: The current channel that your access point is in.
Encryption Mode: It shows the encryption mode that you set on the Privacy web page.
Firmware version: It shows the firmware version that you have for your access point.
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To configure the WEP encryption, please open this web page
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Encryption Mode: Choose the encryption mode for your necessity.
Authentication: The access point supports three authentication types: Open System, Shared key and
Both. This should be considered with the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
mechanism.
Default Key: Select the number as the default key for WEP encryption.
Key 1 ~ Key 4: Please type in the number that you want to set for the WEP encryption.
After you do any change in this page, please remember to click the Apply button to the bottom of the web page for
invoke the settings to your system.
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This page allows you to have further configuration for the wireless settings.
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Basic Data Rates: It decides the speed of the management packet transmission.
Control Tx Rates: It decides the speed of the data packet transmission.
Beacon Interval: Type in the beacon interval number. The range is from 0 to 65535.
DTIM Interval: Type in the DTIM interval number. The range is from 1 to 255.
Fragmentation Threshold: It decides the packet size. If the packet size is over the number that you typed here, it
will be fragmented automatically. The maximum number is 2346 that means no packet
size will be fragmented.
RTS Threshold: If the packet size is over the value that you type here, system will use RTS (Request
To Send) mechanism to transmit the data.
After you do any change in this page, please remember to click the Apply button to the bottom of the web page for
invoke the settings to your system.
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For making sure that you can get into Internet successfully, please make sure the following first.
1. Make sure the connection (through Ethernet or USB) between the cable modem and your computer is OK.
2. Make sure the TCP/IP protocol is set properly.
3. Subscribe to Cable Television Company.
Accessing Internet
When you are sure all above is Ok, you can open the Browser (such as I.E.) to open the homepage for the browser.
See the following example.
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If the suggested solutions in this section do not resolve your issue, contact your system administrator or Internet
service provider.
Can I use the same cable line for TV and cable modem?
A. Yes, the TV and cable modem uses the cable line. You need a splitter to use them at the same time. Ask Cable
Company to install the splitter for you to avoid signal degradation.
My cable modem cannot get a solid green light on the Status LED when I connect the
cable back.
A. The cable modem lost the signal during the disconnection period and it will keeps scanning other available signal.
When you connect the cable back, it might take a while to find the correct channel. You can power cycle the
modem to speedup the process since modem will remember the channel last time and it will start from that
channel at startup.
Which port of the Ethernet hub should I connect to the modem if I need to connect
multiple PC to the modem?
A. You should connect the modem to the up-link port of the hub. The link LED of the hub will be on.
How do I see my IP address?
A. If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, the winipcfg command will show you to IP address of the PC connected to
the cable modem. Notice that even though you seem get the same address all the time, it may still be a dynamic
address.
Can I just connect the cable modem and two computers to a hub?
A. Yes. You need to make sure you can get two IP addresses from your cable modem service provider. Connect the
modem to the up-link port of the hub.
I have a cable modem. How can I make it work?
A. Basically, modem is plug and play. You can just connect the modem and you are ready to go if you have the
subscription. For ensure good signal for your cable modem, you should ask your cable provider to install the
cable modem for you.
Can I switch between a notebook and PC using the same cable modem? Will there be
a problem to obtain a DHCP IP address?
A. This issue depends on how your cable modem service provider manages the modems. If you are using one of the
cable modem service providers that register your PC based on the MAC address of the Ethernet card in the PC,
then you will have to call them and have them change that entry every time you switch between the two. Ask
them if you have problem on this issue.
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Appendix: Specifications
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RF Specifications(US)
Downstream Upstream
n Operating Frequency Range 88-860MHz 5-42MHz
n Frequency Channel HRC, IRC, STD
n Frequency Selection Auto Scanning Controlled by Head end
n Bandwidth 6MHz Programmable (200*N KHz)
N=1, 2, 4, 8, 16
n Characteristic Impedance 75โฆ Nominal 75โฆ Nominal
n Signal Level Range -15 to +15dBmV/64QAM +8 to +58dBmV/QPSK
-15 to +15dBmV/256QAM +8 to +55dBmV/16QAM
n Modulation 64QAM/256QAM QPSK/16QAM
n Symbol Rate 5.056941/5.360537 160/320/640/1280/2560
Msym/sec Ksym/sec
n Maximum Bit Rate 42.88Mbps/256QAM 10.24Mbps/16QAM
30.34Mbps/64QAM 5.12Mbps/QPSK
n Forward Error Correction (FEC) RS (128,122)/Trellis Reed Solomon
n Bit Error Rate (BER) 1ร10-8 @ C/N=23.5dB, 64QAM with FEC
1ร10-8 @ C/N=30dB, 256QAM with FEC, received power = -6dBmV to
+15dBmV
1x10-8 @ C/N=33dB, 256QAM with FEC, received power = -15dBmV to โ
6dBmV
Wireless LAN
n Data Encryption 64/128 bit WEP
n Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11b
n Operating Frequency Range 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5MHz) ISM Band
N.America/FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz (11Channels)
Europe CE/ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13Channels)
Japan : 2.412~2.484GHz (14Channels)
n Modulation 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) ,
CCK(11Mbps,5.5Mbps), DQPSK(2Mbps),DBPSK(1Mbps)
n Regulation Domain FCC / ETSI / IC / Spain / France / Telec
n Numbers of selectable channels Up to 14 (depend on Regulation Domain)
n Antenna 2 internal PCB antenna
n Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK for uni-cast data frame
CSMA/CA for multi-cast/broadcast data frame
n Tx Data Rate 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps, Auto Fall-Back
n Range in Open Space 11Mb/100m 5.5Mb/150m 2Mb/250m 1Mb/300m
n Range in Closed Office 11Mb/35m 5.5Mb/40m 2Mb/45m 1Mb/50m
n Receiver Sensitivity -80 dbm @ 11Mbps
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n Output Power Average 15 dbm
n Interface PCMCIA Type II (PCMCIA v2.1, 3.3V)
Network
n Network Protocol IP/TCP/UDP/ARP/ICMP/DHCP/TP/TFTP/SNMP/HTTP
n Packet Filtering Up to 253 CPE MAC filters, 32 LLC filters, 32 IP filters
Security and Encryption
n DOCSIS BPI X.509 Certificate/56-Bit DES
n Wireless LAN Authentication Open System & Shared Key
n Wireless LAN WEP RC4 with 64 / 128-bit Key Length
Standard Compliance
n Functional DOCSIS v1.0/v1.1, CableHome 1.0, Ethernet/IEEE 802.3U, USB v1.1,
HPNA 2.0
n Network Management SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RFC1907 (System group and SNMP MIB), RFC2233
(Interface group), RFC2011 (ICMP group and IP group), RFC2013 (UDP
group), RFC2665 (Ethernet MIB), RFC1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC2670 (RF
MIB), RFC2669 (Cable Device MIB), RFC3083 (BPI-MIB), RFC2012
(TCP-MIB), USB MIB
Physical Interface
n To CPE Four ports Ethernet switch
USB Type B
HPNA RJ-11 connector
IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN
n To CATV network Female F-Connector
n LEDs Power, Receive, Send, Cable, Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, Ethernet 3, Ethernet 4,
USB, HPNA, Wireless
Physical Specifications
n Dimensions W210 x D155 x H40 mm
n Weight: ?g
Electrical Specifications
n Input Power 12VDC +/- 10%
n Power Consumption 10W(Maximum) (?) @ operating
Environmental Specifications
n Operating Temperature 0ยฐC to 40ยฐC (32ยฐF to 104ยฐF)
n Storage Temperature -20ยฐC to 70ยฐC (-4ยฐF to 158ยฐF)
n Humidity up to 90% non-condensing
Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
n Agency & Regulatory FCC Part 15, Class B
CE, Class B
n Safety Approvals UL 1950